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... panel 2-42 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-43 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-44 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll...
... panel 2-42 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-43 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-44 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll...
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... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
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xiv P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 2 x...header (for TurboV Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30...
xiv P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 2 x...header (for TurboV Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30...
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...sound system on your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ... better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to different destinations. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI)....
...sound system on your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ... better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to different destinations. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI)....
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... EZ Flash 2 is in one complete module. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users...
... EZ Flash 2 is in one complete module. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory...
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... a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. We recommend...
... a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. We recommend...
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.... The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
.... The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. P7P55EDX.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe P7P55EDX Ensure to load...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. P7P55EDX.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe P7P55EDX Ensure to load...
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...2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an... EZ Flash 2 and press to section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
...2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an... EZ Flash 2 and press to section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
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...! Turn on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. The system requires you press to the USB...
...! Turn on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. The system requires you press to the USB...
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... and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
... and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
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...MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS backup is not write-protected ... prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-7 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press ...
...MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS backup is not write-protected ... prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-7 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press ...
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009...
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...to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to diagnose LAN cable. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.2...
...to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to diagnose LAN cable. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.2...