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3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during POST. It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. 3.9.5 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o��n�d�s�] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.6 [Disabled] [Enabled] ID LED [Enabled] Disables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. Enables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Section	Page
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor	17
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Phase	17
1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS	17
1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	28
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	29
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	39
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	39
2.5 Expansion slots	40
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	40
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	40
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	41
2.5.4 PCI slots	42
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)	42
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	42
2.6 Onboard switches	44
2.7 Connectors	47
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	47
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	48
2.7.3 Internal connectors	51
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	61
2.8 Onboard LEDs	62
2.9 Starting up for the first time	63
2.10 Turning off the computer	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Knowing BIOS	65
3.2 Updating BIOS	65
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	66
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	68
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	69
3.3 BIOS setup program	70
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	70
3.3.2 Menu bar	70
3.3.3 Navigation keys	71
3.3.4 Menu items	71
3.3.5 Submenu items	71
3.3.6 Configuration fields	71
3.3.7 Pop-up window	71
3.3.8 Scroll bar	71
3.3.9 General help	71
3.4 Main menu	72
3.4.1 SATA 1-6	72
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	74
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	74
3.4.4 System Information	75
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	76
3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility	76
3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance]	76
3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	77
3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	77
3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	78
3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	78
3.5.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	78
3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.9. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	78
3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	80
3.5.11 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	80
3.5.12 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	80
3.5.13 IMC Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.14 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto]	82
3.5.17 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	82
3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.6 Advanced menu	83
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	83
3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration	85
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	86
3.6.4 USB Configuration	87
3.6.5 PCIPnP	88
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	88
3.7 Power menu	89
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	89
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	89
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	89
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	89
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	89
3.7.6 APM Configuration	90
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	91
3.8 Boot menu	93
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	93
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	94
3.8.3 Security	95
3.9 Tools menu	97
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	97
3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration	98
3.9.3 AI NET 2	100
3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2	100
3.9.5 Express Gate [Auto]	100
3.9.6 ID LED [Enabled]	100
3.10 Exit menu	101
Chapter 4: Software support	103
4.1 Installing an operating system	103
4.2 Support DVD information	103
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	103
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	104
4.3 Software information	105
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	105
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	106
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	107
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	108
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate	109
4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	110
4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert	111
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO	112
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	112
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	113
4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key	114
4.5 RAID configurations	115
4.5.1 RAID definitions	115
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	116
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	116
4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	116
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	120
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	120
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	120
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	121
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	121
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	125
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	125
5.1.1 Requirements	125
5.1.2 Before you begin	125
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	126
5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	127
5.1.5 Installing the device drivers	128
5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	128
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	130
5.2.1 Requirements	130
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	130
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	131

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Chapter 3

3.9.5

Express Gate [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate

feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser

and Skype. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s ﬁrst screen

before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the ﬁrst

screen of Express Gate for user action.

Conﬁguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds]

[10 seconds]

[15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data.

[Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the

BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the

Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as

any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks,

cookies, browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt

settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.

[No]

Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the

Express Gate.

The ﬁrst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after

clearing its settings.

3.9.6

ID LED [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Disables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink.

[Enabled]

Enables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink.

3.9.4

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conﬁrmation message

appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to

conﬁrm your choice. Check section

3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

for details.

3.9.3

AI NET 2

Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled]

[Disabled]

BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST).

[Enabled]

BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST).

AI NET 2

Pair

Status

Length

Check Realtek LAN cable

[Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Tools

Check Realtek LAN

cable during POST.

It will take 3 to 10

seconds to diagnose

LAN cable.