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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7P55D LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... DVD information 1-26 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-4 iii
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7P55D LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... DVD information 1-26 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-4 iii
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...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: ++ viii How this... or a phrase. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system ...
...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: ++ viii How this... or a phrase. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system ...
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P7P55D LE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
P7P55D LE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to enhance system performance. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and.... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to enhance system performance. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and.... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
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.... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download, then click Next. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. Click Next. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that...
.... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download, then click Next. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. Click Next. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that...
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... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0212 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06... and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ ...
... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0212 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06... and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ ...
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... drive that allows 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. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 2. When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
... drive that allows 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. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 2. When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
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... to guide you in using the first two options. Do this menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
... to guide you in using the first two options. Do this menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
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...functions. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD:Unknown VER:... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load... to save the current BIOS file to run the utility. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles ...
...functions. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD:Unknown VER:... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load... to save the current BIOS file to run the utility. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles ...