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... panel 2-41 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 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 BIOS Updater 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 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...
... panel 2-41 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 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 BIOS Updater 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 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...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your ...guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your ...guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware...
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xiii P7P55D-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x eSATA... button 1 x IO Level UP button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, 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 ...
xiii P7P55D-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x eSATA... button 1 x IO Level UP button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, 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 ...
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...temperature, which is the fastest memory booting solution today. All of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! With auto phase switching for details. is caused by detecting current PC...products/packagings to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . Worry no time. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of a button to a new 6 engine ...
...temperature, which is the fastest memory booting solution today. All of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! With auto phase switching for details. is caused by detecting current PC...products/packagings to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . Worry no time. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of a button to a new 6 engine ...
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... and test the next set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! MemOK! switch... system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to ... DIMM is not properly installed. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set is tested. Chapter 2 • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the...
... and test the next set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! MemOK! switch... system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to ... DIMM is not properly installed. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set is tested. Chapter 2 • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the...
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... DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. ASUS P7P55D-E 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 4. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and...
... DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. ASUS P7P55D-E 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 4. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and...
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... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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... ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P7P55D-E.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E P7P55D-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update main...
... ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P7P55D-E.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E P7P55D-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update main...
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... Flash 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 prevent system boot ... is found . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
... Flash 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 prevent system boot ... is found . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
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...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as the boot device. When the ASUS... in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When...
...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as the boot device. When the ASUS... in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When...
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...: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive...
...: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive...
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... to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-7 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. See Chaper 3 of your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS...
... to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-7 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. See Chaper 3 of your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS...
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...recommend that you press to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • ...updating process and power on . The BIOS file in using the first two options. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 3.3 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
...recommend that you press to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • ...updating process and power on . The BIOS file in using the first two options. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 3.3 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek O.C. It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-37 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot...
...to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek O.C. It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E 3-37 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot...