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...Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 ...13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 ...
...Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 ...13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 ...
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... Design: Heat-pipe solution - True USB 3.0 Support - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling...
... Design: Heat-pipe solution - True USB 3.0 Support - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling...
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... an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. record. Even O.C. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing...
... an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. record. Even O.C. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing...
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...chassis fan speed according to determine failsafe settings that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by up and running in variety of useful profiles ... The Heat Pipe design is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to page 4-6 for effective heat dissipation- Memory compatibility is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and...
...chassis fan speed according to determine failsafe settings that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by up and running in variety of useful profiles ... The Heat Pipe design is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to page 4-6 for effective heat dissipation- Memory compatibility is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and...
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... your DIY experience. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. Refer to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to different destinations. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making...
... your DIY experience. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. Refer to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to different destinations. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making...
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... the environment. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system easier and faster. This unique module eliminates the ...your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a separate ...
... the environment. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system easier and faster. This unique module eliminates the ...your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a separate ...
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... is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. To use DIMMs of up of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2... system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support ...
... is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. To use DIMMs of up of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2... system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support ...
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...EAE 2GB DS Asint Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS N/A WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. •...pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of up to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According...
...EAE 2GB DS Asint Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS N/A WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. •...pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of up to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According...
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... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch...
... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch...
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... settings. 3. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. The blinking ...are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...
... settings. 3. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. The blinking ...are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...
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... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting...
... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting...
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ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. •...to install the TurboV Remote driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to remove TurboV Remote. ... related software details. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector connects to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for the bundled TurboV Remote. 4. You can also clear BIOS setup information by pressing the Clear CMOS...
ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. •...to install the TurboV Remote driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to remove TurboV Remote. ... related software details. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector connects to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for the bundled TurboV Remote. 4. You can also clear BIOS setup information by pressing the Clear CMOS...
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... drive in the system's failure to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of the BIOS may...Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup ...
... drive in the system's failure to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of the BIOS may...Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup ...
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...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...the first two failed. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select...
...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...the first two failed. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select...
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... Skew [Turbo Profile] [Auto] [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled...
... Skew [Turbo Profile] [Auto] [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled...
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... after applying the D.O.C.P function. Auto D.O.C.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this item to... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Loads settings for optimizing the system performance....
... after applying the D.O.C.P function. Auto D.O.C.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this item to... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Loads settings for optimizing the system performance....
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... • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to become unstable! ...Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Use the and keys to the default setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 [Auto] [...
... • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to become unstable! ...Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Use the and keys to the default setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 [Auto] [...
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... auto tuning Press to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��...features. Other 3rd party OC utilities may not be launched. 3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). It takes around 5 minutes, and the system will be disabled. 3.5.12 DRAM...
... auto tuning Press to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��...features. Other 3rd party OC utilities may not be launched. 3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). It takes around 5 minutes, and the system will be disabled. 3.5.12 DRAM...
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...] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to 0.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... item may need to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability.
...] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to 0.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... item may need to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability.
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... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Enhances the BCLK.... The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...
... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Enhances the BCLK.... The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...
