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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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...P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; 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:...-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - one DIMM per channel. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...
...P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; 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:...-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - one DIMM per channel. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...
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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS Q-Connector - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS Q-Connector - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active...
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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. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green...
... 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...
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...x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...• The illustrated items above items 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...
...x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...• The illustrated items above items 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...
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... data retrieval, double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to Chapter 5 for details. P7P55D-E Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Built to optimize PCIe allocation...
... data retrieval, double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to Chapter 5 for details. P7P55D-E Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Built to optimize PCIe allocation...
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... less heat to achieve a total system level up. Refer to beginners. Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. record. Even O.C. This feature optimizes...ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. This tool also provides stability testing. beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to Internet in realtime. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
... less heat to achieve a total system level up. Refer to beginners. Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. record. Even O.C. This feature optimizes...ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. This tool also provides stability testing. beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to Internet in realtime. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
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..., "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to deliver the most common PC audio setups-your PC! In addition to install...onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. The onboard 10-channel HD...
..., "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to deliver the most common PC audio setups-your PC! In addition to install...onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. The onboard 10-channel HD...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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...8226; Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket ...i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, ...
...8226; Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket ...i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, ...
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... professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab.
... professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab.
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... uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-9 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...
... uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-9 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...
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... the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. To use of...
... the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. To use of...
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...1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.65 • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 ••• Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DS Brand Timing ...
...1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.65 • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 ••• Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DS Brand Timing ...
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... 1.65 • • 1.65 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 • 1.9 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-13 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • Heat-Sink ...Package 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip...
... 1.65 • • 1.65 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 • 1.9 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-13 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • Heat-Sink ...Package 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip...
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...8 N/A • • • 8 1.9 • • 8 N/A • • 8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ...
...8 N/A • • • 8 1.9 • • 8 N/A • • 8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ...
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...;•• 1.5-1.6 • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.9 •• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...;•• 1.5-1.6 • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.9 •• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat...
... PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat...
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...7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • D9KPT 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ... SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ (9-9-9-24) N/A Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A ASUS N/A 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20)...
...7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • D9KPT 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ... SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ (9-9-9-24) N/A Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A ASUS N/A 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20)...
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...• C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two 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 DDR3-1333. D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 ...provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2GB DS MICRON MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 ...
...• C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two 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 DDR3-1333. D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 ...provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2GB DS MICRON MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 ...