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... (system 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 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main...
... (system 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 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main...
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... dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX...
... dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX...
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... 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 subject to change without notice. P7P55D 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...
... 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 subject to change without notice. P7P55D 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...
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...static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Refer to page 2-41... without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement"...
...static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Refer to page 2-41... without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement"...
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... from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 3-33 for details. Refer to page 3-4 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store...
... from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 3-33 for details. Refer to page 3-4 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store...
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...The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ ...when each timing set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and ...
...The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ ...when each timing set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and ...
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.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We strongly recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility...
.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We strongly recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility...
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...: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). XX. 3. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
...: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). XX. 3. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... appears. 2. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 P7P55DPM.ROM ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Chapter 3 5. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
... appears. 2. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 P7P55DPM.ROM ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Chapter 3 5. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
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... Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
... Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
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... a USB flash drive. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. 5. To ensure...
... a USB flash drive. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. 5. To ensure...
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...] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Restore... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose LAN cable. ASUSTek O.C. It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled...
...] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Restore... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose LAN cable. ASUSTek O.C. It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled...