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    P7H55 Motherboard
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    guide vii P7H55 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory
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    1-27 1.12.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu
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    19 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 PCIPnP 2-20 2.5.6 Intel VT-d 2-20 2.6 Power menu 2-20 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-21 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-21 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-21 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-21 2.6.5 Hardware Monitor 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website
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    USB LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology support depends on CPU types ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H55 Express Chipset Dual-channel memory architecture
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    Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU - Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution, MOS Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My
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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 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in
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    Documentation ASUS P7H55 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield
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    i5 6 Series, Core™ i3 5 Series, and Pentium® CPU with H55 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2000
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    HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only. Stylish
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    that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable
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    the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P7H55 P7H55 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON
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    the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P7H55 ASUS P7H55 1-6
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    LGA1156 4 USB34 USBPW1-8 LAN_USB12 AUDIO Realtek 8112L CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 8 PRI_IDE VIA VT6415 30.5cm(12.0in) ICS 9LRS954 COM1 PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIEX1_3 P7H55 PCI1 VIA VT1708S AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 Intel® H55 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS Optical drive
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    on the motherboard. P7H55 P7H55 CPU socket LGA1156 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS P7H55 Load lever
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    3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the
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    the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7H55 1-10
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    Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1156 you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
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    CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P7H55 1-12
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    orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P7H55 P7H55 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3 1600+ is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3 1600+ DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P7H55 1-14
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    components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by remove a DIMM. 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM
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    PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to section 1.5.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the expansion slots. ASUS P7H55 1-16
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    ) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing system setup information such as system passwords. P7H55 P7H55 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal ( key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the
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    . This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P7H55 P7H55 Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P7H55 1-18
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    are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. P7H55 P7H55 MemOK! switch • The
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    an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P7H55 1-20
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    panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy L P7H55 HD-audio-compliant pin definition P7H55 Analog motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS
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    have the same setting. 3. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel P7H55 P7H55 Internal audio connector ASUS P7H55 1-22
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    to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage
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    CHA_FAN P7H55 P7H55 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN
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    for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 P7H55 P7H55 SATA connectors (ICH10R®) Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before
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    to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P7H55 1-26
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications
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    from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the
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    screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash
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    1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Please
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    A:\ A: P7H55.ROM 2097152 2009-12-28 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks
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    item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P7H55
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    screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7
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    window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-8 ASUS P7H55
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    While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the SATA1~4 menus. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports
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    you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-10 ASUS P7H55
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    on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode PCIE Frequency DRAM
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    on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P. function. eXtreme Memory ASUS P7H55
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    when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 9-9-9-24-4-74-10-7-20 The values vary [30 DRAM Clock] [31 DRAM Clock] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13
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    (SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] 2-14 ASUS P7H55
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    . Different sub-items appear according to the VCore Over Voltage item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [ setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15
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    Memory 0.05V. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage Intel specifications. Improve CPU VDroop directly. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P7H55
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order
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    C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 2-18 ASUS P7H55
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    the advanced chipset settings. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for the segment of system memory that was previously overwritten the USB Host Controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-20 ASUS P7H55
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    RAM). [Auto] The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode. 2.6.2 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 initialization string that turns the system power on. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21
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    specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish . 2-22 ASUS P7H55
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    press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Settings Boot Device Priority 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
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    password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-24 ASUS P7H55
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    options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker Tools Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Chapter
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    function can support devices such as 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 prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration
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    to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
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