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...Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
...Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
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..., video conference and recording. With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! Chapter 1 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature...
..., video conference and recording. With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! Chapter 1 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature...
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.... • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For effective use of the following: - Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
.... • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For effective use of the following: - Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
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... Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-33 Refer to the SATA_E1/E2 connectors. • The SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) ports are for Drive Xpert configuration. • Before using the Drive Xpert technology, ensure that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller...
... Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-33 Refer to the SATA_E1/E2 connectors. • The SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) ports are for Drive Xpert configuration. • Before using the Drive Xpert technology, ensure that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller...
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... damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening...
... damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening...
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... change the BIOS settings only with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to provide enhancements on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions...
... change the BIOS settings only with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to provide enhancements on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. XX. 3. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. XX. 3. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility...
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... use a DOS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup...
... use a DOS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup...
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... recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
... recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
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.... To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER...
.... To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER...
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.... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring:Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to display the SATA device information. These values are not user-configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
.... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring:Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to display the SATA device information. These values are not user-configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
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... [RAID]. 3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you set the item Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Select an item then press to wait ready longer. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [AHCI]. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used . Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally...
... [RAID]. 3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you set the item Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Select an item then press to wait ready longer. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [AHCI]. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used . Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally...
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...; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Scroll down to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to...
...; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Scroll down to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to...
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... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to select the Serial Port1 base address. J-Micron SATA/PATA Controller [IDE Mode] [Disabled] Disables the J-Micron controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to select the Serial Port1 base address. J-Micron SATA/PATA Controller [IDE Mode] [Disabled] Disables the J-Micron controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Support to display the configuration options. USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. The following items appear only when you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is enabled. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled...
... [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Support to display the configuration options. USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. The following items appear only when you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is enabled. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled...
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... be switched off some power at S5 state. When set to [Enabled], power for the EuP requirement. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to get system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools...
... be switched off some power at S5 state. When set to [Enabled], power for the EuP requirement. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to get system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools...
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...screen shows the default Not Installed. The message Password Installed appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To change other security settings. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password...
...screen shows the default Not Installed. The message Password Installed appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To change other security settings. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password...
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...; XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-1
...; XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-1
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... source codes. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for the exact location of powering on your pictures. in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for better performance. When installed on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Within a few seconds after you quick access to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. Notices about ASUS Express Gate...
... source codes. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for the exact location of powering on your pictures. in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for better performance. When installed on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Within a few seconds after you quick access to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. Notices about ASUS Express Gate...
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.... [ MAIN MENU ] 1. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to display the utility main menu. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. During POST, press + to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM...
.... [ MAIN MENU ] 1. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to display the utility main menu. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. During POST, press + to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM...
