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... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 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...
... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 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...
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... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV 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...
... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV 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...
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... and software products. How 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. It includes description of the support DVD that you...
... and software products. How 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. It includes description of the support DVD that you...
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... ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS My Logo 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS My Logo 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ... Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are...
P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ... Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are...
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... up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 In addition to install. Refer to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to page 2-41 for details...conference and recording. Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to page 2-24 for ...
... up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 In addition to install. Refer to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to page 2-41 for details...conference and recording. Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to page 2-24 for ...
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... before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your screen. Profile that allows users to page 3-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your...
... before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your screen. Profile that allows users to page 3-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your...
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...for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. To use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for details. ...Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
...for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. To use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for details. ...Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
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...EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • • Crucial ...N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
...EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • • Crucial ...N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
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...Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••... (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No....
...Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••... (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No....
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...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333...
...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333...
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... 3) 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part...20) 1.65 ••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15
... 3) 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part...20) 1.65 ••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15
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...; • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2)...(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium ...
...; • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2)...(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium ...
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...24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1....• • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ...
...24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1....• • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - To use...individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Profile...
Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - To use...individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Profile...
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...Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion ...card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Chapter...
...Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion ...card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Chapter...
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...that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25...takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about 30 ...
...that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25...takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about 30 ...
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...; DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for the first time. Default Enable OV (red) OV_CPU 0.85V to 1.7V 1.25V to ...desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. Read the following information before you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information For system failure due to...
...; DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for the first time. Default Enable OV (red) OV_CPU 0.85V to 1.7V 1.25V to ...desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. Read the following information before you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information For system failure due to...
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PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel .../2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel .../2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13.
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... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data... if you intend to Standard IDE mode by default. 2. If you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to these connectors.
... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data... if you intend to Standard IDE mode by default. 2. If you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to these connectors.