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......viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
......viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
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Some hyper DIMMs only support one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7.../ Core™ i5 Processors/ Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list...
Some hyper DIMMs only support one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7.../ Core™ i5 Processors/ Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list...
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... (Green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency...
... (Green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency...
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P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX...WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are ...
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX...WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are ...
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... connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models.
... connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models.
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...Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. PCIe 2.0 Double...European Union's Restriction on the environment. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® ...
...Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. PCIe 2.0 Double...European Union's Restriction on the environment. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® ...
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.... record. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects ... the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to beginners. Refer to achieve world O.C. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with the Best Quality Component for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on...
.... record. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects ... the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to beginners. Refer to achieve world O.C. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with the Best Quality Component for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on...
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... DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even...
... DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even...
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ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the ...
ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the ...
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...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Contact... your thumb (A), and then move it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged ...
...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Contact... your thumb (A), and then move it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged ...
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... toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7
... toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7
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... CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
... CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...enable the DRAM O.C. To use DIMMs of the following: - Refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. ...® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For more memory...
...enable the DRAM O.C. To use DIMMs of the following: - Refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. ...® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For more memory...
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...Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing ... A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...
...Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing ... A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) ... Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-...1066-8-7-7-20) (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) ... Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-...1066-8-7-7-20) (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... ••• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power ...9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
... ••• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power ...9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
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...20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK...-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot ...
...20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK...-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot ...
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...; • 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • 1.9 • • 1.9 • • • 1800-9-9-9-27 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ...
...; • 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • 1.9 • • 1.9 • • • 1800-9-9-9-27 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ...
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... • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size... Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of ...
... • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size... Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of ...