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... 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe 4-8 4.3.7 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-9 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-12 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-12 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe 4-8 4.3.7 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-9 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-12 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-12 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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...ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports...x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!
...ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports...x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!
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...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read ...the documentation that came with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card,...
...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read ...the documentation that came with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card,...
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... [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for AHCI configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-13 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE...
... [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for AHCI configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-13 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE...
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Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to high-definition audio. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] ...
Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to high-definition audio. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] ...
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... If no USB device is enabled. The following items appear only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the USB-related features. ASUS P7P55D-E 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Marvell SATA Controller [IDE Mode] [Disabled]...USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to display the ...
... If no USB device is enabled. The following items appear only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the USB-related features. ASUS P7P55D-E 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Marvell SATA Controller [IDE Mode] [Disabled]...USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to display the ...
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....asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The contents of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P7P55D...
....asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The contents of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P7P55D...
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...Probe enabled, the temperature of the phase bars varies depending on motherboard model. With T.Probe enabled, select "Power Saving Mode" on the top-right corner to switch to enter the Setup utility. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Press during the Power-.... Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. The number of the power phase gradually levels to [Enabled] 3. Before using ASUS T.Probe. 1. 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe The onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in the Windows® environment with the bundled...
...Probe enabled, the temperature of the phase bars varies depending on motherboard model. With T.Probe enabled, select "Power Saving Mode" on the top-right corner to switch to enter the Setup utility. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Press during the Power-.... Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. The number of the power phase gradually levels to [Enabled] 3. Before using ASUS T.Probe. 1. 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe The onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in the Windows® environment with the bundled...
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ASUS P7P55D-E 4-9 Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. VIA HD Audio Deck A. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP ...Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard...
ASUS P7P55D-E 4-9 Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. VIA HD Audio Deck A. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP ...Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard...
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...to install a Windows® operating system to the entire system. Refer to a second drive. If one drive to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk ... two identical hard disk drives. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as a boot disk. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E 4-11 Use of the same size...
...to install a Windows® operating system to the entire system. Refer to a second drive. If one drive to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk ... two identical hard disk drives. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as a boot disk. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E 4-11 Use of the same size...
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...the primary boot device. 4. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create an Intel® RAID... or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You...
...the primary boot device. 4. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create an Intel® RAID... or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You...
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... the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Insert the floppy disk or USB flash drive with different vendors. Right-click My Computer on the Windows®...pop-up window. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive or USB port. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E 4-17 Select Device Manager. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ...
... the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Insert the floppy disk or USB flash drive with different vendors. Right-click My Computer on the Windows®...pop-up window. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive or USB port. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E 4-17 Select Device Manager. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ...
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The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 4. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Click Details tab.
The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 4. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Click Details tab.
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...™ technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Turn off your system. For Windows XP, go to...application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E 5-1 For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX...
...™ technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Turn off your system. For Windows XP, go to...application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E 5-1 For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX...
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...; Vista™ only. 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist ... graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P7P55D-E 5-3 Chapter 5 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the ATI Catalyst...
...; Vista™ only. 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist ... graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P7P55D-E 5-3 Chapter 5 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the ATI Catalyst...