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... without intent to infringe. ii Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. E5133 First Edition November 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
... without intent to infringe. ii Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. E5133 First Edition November 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Contents Notices viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D-E 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-24 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 ...
Contents Notices viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D-E 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-24 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 ...
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...channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Some hyper DIMMs only support one at midboard; P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...USB 3.0 ports (blue; BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual ...
...channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Some hyper DIMMs only support one at midboard; P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...USB 3.0 ports (blue; BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual ...
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P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design * 24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Series: ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference...
P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design * 24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Series: ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference...
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... Manageability 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. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial...
... Manageability 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. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial...
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB...
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... x8 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-23 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
... x8 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-23 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
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...for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin ...CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-36 Chapter 2: ...
...for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin ...CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-36 Chapter 2: ...
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Chapter 2 2-40 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI...connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850...
Chapter 2 2-40 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI...connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850...
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... triangle before each item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not...
... triangle before each item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not...
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... transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
... transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
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SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0107 BIOS Build Date : 10/27/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0030 Processor Type : Intel(R) ...) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of devices connected to the system. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0107 BIOS Build Date : 10/27/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0030 Processor Type : Intel(R) ...) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of devices connected to the system. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...Express frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Profile feature in specific condition. Refer to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to section... Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. Use the and keys to set to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the value. To use DIMMs of...
...Express frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Profile feature in specific condition. Refer to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to section... Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. Use the and keys to set to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the value. To use DIMMs of...
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... overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V...
... overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V...
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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to cool down. [Disabled] ... function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges ...
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to cool down. [Disabled] ... function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges ...
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...setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-25 Enable this item only when you set this item to [Auto] for the segment of memory. [Enabled] Allows for...] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Intel(R) TurboMode ...
...setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-25 Enable this item only when you set this item to [Auto] for the segment of memory. [Enabled] Allows for...] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Intel(R) TurboMode ...
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... in the RSDT pointer list. 3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-29 When set to display the configuration options. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select... in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to get system ready for System Suspend. 3.7 Power ...
... in the RSDT pointer list. 3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-29 When set to display the configuration options. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select... in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to get system ready for System Suspend. 3.7 Power ...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to restart the system after an...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to restart the system after an...