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... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
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...ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-13 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-17 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18...
...ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-13 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-17 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18...
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...and 4-7 for details. Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve a total system level up. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is... the power phase functions, allowing components to page 2-34 and 4-11 for details. Refer to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C.
...and 4-7 for details. Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve a total system level up. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is... the power phase functions, allowing components to page 2-34 and 4-11 for details. Refer to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C.
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... DIMMs of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
... DIMMs of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
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...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It ...failsafe settings. function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...
...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It ...failsafe settings. function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...
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...hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled...signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. 2. In Standard IDE mode, you are set the Configure SATA as in ...
...hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled...signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. 2. In Standard IDE mode, you are set the Configure SATA as in ...
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...disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Standard IDE mode by default. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 In Standard IDE mode, you are set the ...Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. ...
...disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Standard IDE mode by default. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 In Standard IDE mode, you are set the ...Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. ...
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...you to the corresponding sections for system startup in the future. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to... further BIOS settings or update. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
...you to the corresponding sections for system startup in the future. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to... further BIOS settings or update. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
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...;down menu, and then click Next. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The...
...;down menu, and then click Next. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The...
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...ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window...Chapter 3 5. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click ...
...ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window...Chapter 3 5. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click ...
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... a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-7 Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field,... These fields show the values for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Use [+] or [-]...
... a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-7 Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field,... These fields show the values for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Use [+] or [-]...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-29 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to Sub Screen ... devices. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen...
Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-29 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to Sub Screen ... devices. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen...
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...after clearing its settings. 3.9.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] ID LED [Enabled] Disables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-35 Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that provides quick access to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate...the chipset heatsink. 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that you to...
...after clearing its settings. 3.9.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] ID LED [Enabled] Disables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-35 Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that provides quick access to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate...the chipset heatsink. 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that you to...
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... and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save your changes before exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you... & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu.
... and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save your changes before exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you... & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu.
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...to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-1 Refer to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is enabled in your ...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an ...
...to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-1 Refer to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is enabled in your ...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an ...
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... you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you of the applications in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re��...lo��s�e� or restore the application. View the online help or readme file that came with these components. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. Because PC Probe II is software-...
... you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you of the applications in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re��...lo��s�e� or restore the application. View the online help or readme file that came with these components. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. Because PC Probe II is software-...
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...The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite main.... 3. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore ...
...The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite main.... 3. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore ...
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...the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-5 The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows... AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter ...
...the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-5 The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows... AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter ...
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... S/PDIF Out support. Follow the installation wizard to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. 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 the software manual in ��it�i�o... the motherboard package. 4.3.6 VIA® H��i�g�h��D��e�f�in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
... S/PDIF Out support. Follow the installation wizard to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. 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 the software manual in ��it�i�o... the motherboard package. 4.3.6 VIA® H��i�g�h��D��e�f�in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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... Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you to save your system effectively. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-9 Click on the Windows notification area. For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the software manual in BIOS to restore all...
... Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you to save your system effectively. ASUS P7P55D Premium 4-9 Click on the Windows notification area. For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the software manual in BIOS to restore all...