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  • Page 1 G1-P7P55E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices......................vi Safety.information..................vi About.this.guide..................vii System.package.contents................ix Chapter.1:. System.introduction 1.1. Welcome!..................1-2 1.2. Front.panel..................1-2 1.3. Rear.panel..................1-3 1.4. Internal.components..............1-6 Chapter.2:. Basic.installation 2.1. Preparation..................2-2 2.2.
  • Page 4 Connectors..................4-4 Chapter.5:. BIOS.setup 5.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ..........5-4 5.2. BIOS.setup.program..............5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-6 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Boot.menu................... 5-21 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............5-21 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 5-21 5.6.3 Security ................. 5-22 5.7. Tools.menu.................. 5-24 5.7.1 AI NET 2................ 5-24 5.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............5-24 5.7.3 Express Gate ..............5-24 5.8. Exit.menu..................5-26...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Macrovision.Corporation.Product.Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.

  • Page 7: About.this.guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS G1-P7P55E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How.this.guide.is.organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter.1:.System.introduction...
  • Page 8 ASUS.Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional.Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

  • Page 9: System.package.contents

    System package contents Check your G1-P7P55E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item.description ASUS G1-P7P55E barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cables •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS G1-P7P55E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the ASUS G1-P7P55E! The ASUS G1-P7P55E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the processors in the 1156-land package.

  • Page 13: Rear.panel

    Power.Switch..This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit. Power.supply.unit.(PSU).fan.vent..This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. Chassis.fan.vent..This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 14 PS/2.keyboard/mouse.port..This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. USB.2.0.ports.5~6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Optical.S/PDIF.Out.port..This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. IEEE1394a.port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
  • Page 15 Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out 18.. Expansion.slot.covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 16: Internal.components

    The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. P7P55-M_DP Front panel assembly ASUS motherboard 5.25-inch optical drive bays PCI Express x16 slots Hard disk drive bay PCI Express x1 slot Power supply unit 10.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic.components.to.install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver Before you proceed...

  • Page 19: Removing.the.side.cover.and.front.panel.assembly

    Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. Remove the front panel assembly, then set it aside. Air.duct Chassis.tab.holes ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 20: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket.
  • Page 21 To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load.plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP.cap ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 22 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, CPU.notches. and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the Gold.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 24 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

  • Page 25: Installing.a.dimm

    DDR3 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P7P55-M_DP P7P55-M_DP 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 26: Memory Configurations

    2.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
  • Page 27 Heat-Sink Package 1.5V • • • kingmax FLFD45F-B8MF9 1024MB Micron 8HD22D9JNM • • • kingmax FLFE85F-B8MF9 2048MB Micron 8HD22D9JNM • • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1024MB elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 1.5V ± • • • 0.075V (continued on the next page) ASUS G1-P7P55E 2-11...
  • Page 28 DDR3-1333MHz.capability DIMM. Timing. Support Vendor Part.No. Size Brand Chip.NO. DIMM. Voltage (BIOS) A* B* Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2048MB Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H 1.5V • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1 1024MB Micron 8LD22D9JNM • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1024MB Micron 9FF22D9KPT • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1 3072MB(Kit of 3) Micron...

  • Page 29: Dimm Support

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS G1-P7P55E 2-13...

  • Page 30: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.3. Installing.a.DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by DIMM.notch pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 31: Expansion.slots

    PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.3. PCI.Express.x16.slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS G1-P7P55E 2-15...

  • Page 32: Installing An Expansion Card

    2.6.4. Installing.an.expansion.card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

  • Page 33: Installing.storage.drives

    For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA SATA signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS G1-P7P55E 2-17...

  • Page 34: Reinstalling.the.front.panel.assembly.and.side.cover

    Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the chassis until the front panel assembly fits in place.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • 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. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 37: Running The Support Dvd

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS.InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. PC-cillin.2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 to protect your system from the latest threats. Intel.Chipset.Driver Installs the Intel chipset driver.

  • Page 38: Utilities Menu

    Installs the ASUS AI Manager. ASUS.Update. Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 39: Make Disk Menu

    The Make Disk menu allows you to make a AHCI/RAID driver disk. 3.3.4. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 40: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard.Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUSTeK Computer INC. G1-P7P55E X.0x American Megatrends Inc. 0306 12/04/2009 2048 KBytes Browse.this.DVD...
  • Page 41 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 43: Introduction

    Introduction The G1-P7P55E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN ATX12V CHA_FAN1 F_ESATA_USB34 LAN1_USB12 P7P55-M_DP AUDIO PCIEX16_1 BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power...

  • Page 44: Jumpers

    BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 45: Connectors

    CPU_FAN +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P7P55-M_DP CHA_FAN2 P7P55-M_DP fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Serial.ATA.connectors.(7-pin.SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2...
  • Page 46 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P7P55-M_DP SPDIF_OUT P7P55-M_DP Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 47 System.panel.connector.(20-8.pin.PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 P7P55-M_DP IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P7P55-M_DP System panel connector •. System.power.LED.(2-pin.PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 48 The USB module cable is purchased separately. IEEE.1394a.connector.(10-1.pin.IE1394_1) This port is for an IEEE1394a port. Connect the IEEE1394a module cable to this connecter, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IE1394_1 P7P55-M_DP P7P55-M_DP IEEE 1394a connector ASUS G1-P7P55E...
  • Page 49 Front.panel.audio.connector.(10-1.pin.AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 P7P55-M_DP HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...

  • Page 52: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 5.1.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2.utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: •...

  • Page 53: Asus Crashfree Bios

    5.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS. The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 54: Bios.setup.program

    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. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 55: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [00:31:48] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Tue 12/08/2009] a field. Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2...

  • Page 56: Navigation Keys

    Press the Scroll.bar <Up>./.<Down> arrow keys or <Page.Up>./<Page.Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 57: Main.menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1.BIOS.menu.screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 58: Storage Configuration

    [Enabled] 5.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item. ASUS G1-P7P55E...

  • Page 59: System Information

    SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment.

  • Page 60: Advanced.menu

    Allows you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Overclock DRAM.Timing.Control Allows you to select the DRAM timing configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-11...

  • Page 61: Cpu Configuration

    1st Information: 9-9-9-24-4-60-10-7-20 DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clock] - [11 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS# PRE Time[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clock] - [17 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock]...
  • Page 62 CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable.Bit.Capability.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-13...
  • Page 63 Active.Processor.Cores.[All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M.[Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

  • Page 64: Chipset

    Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394.Controller.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-15...

  • Page 65: Usb Configuration

    5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB.Functions.[Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions.

  • Page 66: Pci Pnp

    [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.4.7.. Intel.VT-d.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-17...

  • Page 67: Power.menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System...

  • Page 68: Apm Configuration

    ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.5. Hardware.Monitor CPU.Temperature.(PECI).[xxxºC/xxxºF].or.[Ignored] MB.Temperature.[xxxºC/xxxºF].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-19...
  • Page 69 CPU.Fan.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

  • Page 70: Boot.menu

    The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ®...

  • Page 71: Security

    Bootup.Num-Lock.[On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’...
  • Page 72 Select this item to clear the user password. Password.Check.[Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-23...

  • Page 73: Tools.menu

    5.7.2. 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. Please see section 5.1.2 for details.
  • Page 74 (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS G1-P7P55E 5-25...

  • Page 75: Exit.menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...

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