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... Turbo Key - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 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...
... Turbo Key - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 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...
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... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a 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...
... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a 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...
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...theater audio with loud background sound. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your PC! Refer to different destinations. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 The onboard 10-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, ...to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making it convenient and easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround...
...theater audio with loud background sound. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your PC! Refer to different destinations. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 The onboard 10-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, ...to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making it convenient and easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround...
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...174; support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 To use of memory, we recommend that you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Refer... value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile feature in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use DIMMs...
...174; support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 To use of memory, we recommend that you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Refer... value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile feature in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use DIMMs...
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... • 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. DS Brand Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(Kit of 2) DS F3-17600CL9T-6GBPS 6GB(2GBx3) DS AX3U2200PB2GB...
... • 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. DS Brand Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(Kit of 2) DS F3-17600CL9T-6GBPS 6GB(2GBx3) DS AX3U2200PB2GB...
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...Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 • • • 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20) ...1.65 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 • 1.9 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-13 Size CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3x1GB) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK 3GB(...
...Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 • • • 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20) ...1.65 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 • 1.9 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-13 Size CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3x1GB) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK 3GB(...
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...) DS N/A Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK(XMP) 2GB(2x1GB) SS N/A Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2x1GB) SS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • Heat-Sink Package (1333...
...) DS N/A Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK(XMP) 2GB(2x1GB) SS N/A Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2x1GB) SS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • Heat-Sink Package (1333...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2x1GB) SS A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3GB(3x1GB) SS A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-3P 3GB(3x1GB) SS A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) ...8226;•• 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2x1GB) SS A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3GB(3x1GB) SS A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-3P 3GB(3x1GB) SS A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) ...8226;•• 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.
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... PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-...1.65 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 N/A 1.7-1.9 N/A N/A 1.5-1.6 1.65 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
... PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3x2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-...1.65 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 N/A 1.7-1.9 N/A N/A 1.5-1.6 1.65 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
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...; • 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/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A...(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...
...; • 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/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A...(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...
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...to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for the latest QVL.... D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE Heat-Sink Package IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM ...
...to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for the latest QVL.... D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE Heat-Sink Package IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM ...
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... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-21 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to ..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard ...
... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-21 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to ..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard ...
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4. Read the following information before you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Default Enable OV (red) OV_CPU 0.85V to 1.7V 1.25V to 2.1V OV_IMC up to 1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM...Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 Doing so may need a better cooling system ...
4. Read the following information before you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Default Enable OV (red) OV_CPU 0.85V to 1.7V 1.25V to 2.1V OV_IMC up to 1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM...Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 Doing so may need a better cooling system ...
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... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA ... to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA signal cables. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-33 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...
... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA ... to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA signal cables. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-33 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...
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... to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via a Serial ATA signal cable. You can also clear BIOS setup information by pressing the Clear CMOS key on -going work or games. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to remove TurboV Remote. Refer to...
... to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via a Serial ATA signal cable. You can also clear BIOS setup information by pressing the Clear CMOS key on -going work or games. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to remove TurboV Remote. Refer to...
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ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-39 11. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; if you connect a ...;h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the...
ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-39 11. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; if you connect a ...;h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the...
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... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-41 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks...
... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-41 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks...
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You may disable the ID LEDs in BIOS. Chapter 2 You may disable the POST State LEDs in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-43 If an error is found , the LED next to the motherboard design. ID LEDs The ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink provide an elegant ... details. Refer to locate the root problem within a second. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. 2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
You may disable the ID LEDs in BIOS. Chapter 2 You may disable the POST State LEDs in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-43 If an error is found , the LED next to the motherboard design. ID LEDs The ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink provide an elegant ... details. Refer to locate the root problem within a second. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. 2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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.... Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these...
.... Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these...
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...P7P55EDX.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe P7P55EDX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the ... Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Always update the utility to...
...P7P55EDX.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe P7P55EDX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the ... Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Always update the utility to...