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3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d T.Prove [Disabled] [Enabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 860 Frequency :2.80GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:21) Ratio Actual Value:21 CPUID :106E5 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. NOTE: Please key in ratio numbers directly ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Scroll down to display the following items: CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-23

Section	Page
P7P55D-E 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—24 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	40
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	40
2.5 Expansion slots	41
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	41
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	41
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	42
2.5.4 PCI slots	43
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	43
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	43
2.6 Onboard switches	45
2.7 Connectors	48
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	49
2.7.3 Internal connectors	52
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	62
2.8 Onboard LEDs	63
2.9 Starting up for the first time	64
2.10 Turning off the computer	64
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
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	70
3.3 BIOS setup program	73
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	73
3.3.2 Menu bar	73
3.3.3 Navigation keys	74
3.3.4 Menu items	74
3.3.5 Submenu items	74
3.3.6 Configuration fields	74
3.3.7 Pop-up window	74
3.3.8 Scroll bar	74
3.3.9 General help	74
3.4 Main menu	75
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	75
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	77
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	77
3.4.4 System Information	78
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.5.1 CPU Level Up [Auto]	79
3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	80
3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	81
3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	81
3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	81
3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	81
3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	81
3.5.8 QPI Frequency [Auto]	82
3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority [ASUS Utility]	82
3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance]	82
3.5.11 Start auto tuning	82
3.5.12. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	82
3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	84
3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	84
3.5.15 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	84
3.5.16 IMC Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.18 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.19 PCH Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.20 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	86
3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	86
3.5.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	86
3.5.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.5.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.6 Advanced menu	87
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	87
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	89
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	90
3.6.4 USB Configuration	91
3.6.5 PCIPnP	92
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	92
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	92
3.7 Power menu	93
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	93
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	93
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	93
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	93
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	93
3.7.6 APM Configuration	94
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	95
3.8 Boot menu	97
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	97
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	98
3.8.3 Security	99
3.9 Tools menu	101
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	101
3.9.2 AI NET 2	102
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	102
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	103
3.9.5 ID LED [Enabled]	103
3.10 Exit menu	104
Chapter 4: Software support	105
4.1 Installing an operating system	105
4.2 Support DVD information	105
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	105
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	106
4.3 Software information	107
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	107
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	108
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	109
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	110
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate	111
4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe	112
4.3.7 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	113
4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility	114
4.4 RAID configurations	115
4.4.1 RAID definitions	115
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	116
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	116
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	116
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	120
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	120
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	120
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	121
4.5.4 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	125
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	126
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	127
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	128
5.2.1 Requirements	128
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	128
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	129

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Chapter 3

3.6.1

CPU Conﬁguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects.

The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect ﬁeld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

3.6

Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

Conﬁgure CPU.

←→

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

CPU Conﬁguration

Uncore Conﬁguration

Onboard Devices Conﬁguration

USB Conﬁguration

PCIPnP

Intel VT-d

[Disabled]

T.Prove

[Enabled]

Scroll down to display the following items:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Sets the ratio between

CPU Core Clock and the

BCLK Frequency.

NOTE: If an invalid

ratio is set in CMOS

then actual and

setpoint values may

differ.

NOTE: Please key in

ratio numbers directly

←→

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

Conﬁgure advanced CPU settings

Module Version:01.04

Manufacturer:Intel

Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 860

Frequency

:2.80GHz

BCLK Speed

:133MHz

Cache L1

:128 KB

Cache L2

:1024 KB

Cache L3

:8192 KB

Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:21)

Ratio Actual Value:21

CPUID

:106E5

CPU Ratio Setting

[Auto]

C1E Support

[Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher

[Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

[Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit

[Disabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech

[Enabled]

CPU TM function

[Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Intel(R) HT Technology

[Enabled]

Active Processor Cores

[All]

A20M

[Disabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech

[Enabled]

Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech

[Enabled]

Intel(R) C-STATE Tech

[Disabled]

C State package limit setting

[Auto]