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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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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 the Memory QVL (Qualified...*): - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (dark blue and gray) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller: ...
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 the Memory QVL (Qualified...*): - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (dark blue and gray) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller: ...
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... - 16+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - MemOK! - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back...
... - 16+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - MemOK! - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back...
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... WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, 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 subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA...
... WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, 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 subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA...
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.... • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
.... • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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...system memory to page 2-22 for details. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the ... graphics performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Choice! P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in multiple GPU configurations. Refer ...
...system memory to page 2-22 for details. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the ... graphics performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Choice! P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in multiple GPU configurations. Refer ...
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...Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can easily perform ...can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-10 for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. record. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page...
...Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can easily perform ...can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-10 for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. record. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page...
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... protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to page 4-5 for details. With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields... it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary...
... protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to page 4-5 for details. With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields... it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary...
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... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the...
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the...
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...motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
...motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
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... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). If...
... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). If...
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... heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A A B B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU...
... heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A A B B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU...
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... following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V ...for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency. Refer to support a full memory load (4 ...
... following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V ...for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency. Refer to support a full memory load (4 ...
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... EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS 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 Chip NO. ...DS 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.
... EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS 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 Chip NO. ...DS 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.
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... 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... (1066-7-7-7-20) (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) Vendor Part No.
... 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... (1066-7-7-7-20) (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) Vendor Part No.
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...1.7 •• 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Silicon Power PVT33G1333ELK PVS34G1333ELK ... SS 4GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of 2) DS 6GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A 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) Vendor Part No.
...1.7 •• 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Silicon Power PVT33G1333ELK PVS34G1333ELK ... SS 4GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of 2) DS 6GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A 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) Vendor Part No.
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...) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 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 MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip...••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15
...) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 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 MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip...••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15
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... (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip ...1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat...
... (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip ...1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat...
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...Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* ...
...Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* ...