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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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... 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 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 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - vCPU_PLL: 4-step...
... 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 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 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - vCPU_PLL: 4-step...
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... Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the...overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to beginners. Refer to page 3-39 and 4-7 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
... Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the...overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to beginners. Refer to page 3-39 and 4-7 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
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...bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. MemOK! Refer to page 2-26 for effective heat dissipation- Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...Heat Pipe design is A-OK! making temperatures cooler by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . Built-in real-time. Refer to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ...
...bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. MemOK! Refer to page 2-26 for effective heat dissipation- Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...Heat Pipe design is A-OK! making temperatures cooler by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . Built-in real-time. Refer to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ...
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... clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC! With better...that simultaneously sends different audio streams to page 2-29 for details. Refer 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...
... clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC! With better...that simultaneously sends different audio streams to page 2-29 for details. Refer 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...
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... load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-42 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you ...2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. 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 to page 3-4 for a more colorful and vivid image on your ...
... load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-42 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you ...2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. 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 to page 3-4 for a more colorful and vivid image on your ...
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... or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Refer to DDR3-1333. ...
... or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Refer to DDR3-1333. ...
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...66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 ... • • (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 7 N/A • • • Side(s): SS - Profile feature in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two (2) modules inserted...
...66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 ... • • (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 7 N/A • • • Side(s): SS - Profile feature in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two (2) modules inserted...
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...-on switch that you to reboot the system. The switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 Reset switch Press the reset switch to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow...
...-on switch that you to reboot the system. The switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 Reset switch Press the reset switch to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow...
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...boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the.... • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK...
...boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the.... • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK...
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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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...8226; Ensure to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or...This connector connects to remove TurboV Remote. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. • Refer to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for the bundled TurboV Remote. Chapter 2 5. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 4. TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for related software details.
...8226; Ensure to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or...This connector connects to remove TurboV Remote. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. • Refer to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for the bundled TurboV Remote. Chapter 2 5. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 4. TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for related software details.
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...as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that... you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard ...
...as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that... you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard ...
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...65533;ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Otherwise,...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...
...65533;ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Otherwise,...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...
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... this function belongs to malfunction. Scroll down to display the following items: ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [... [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15
... this function belongs to malfunction. Scroll down to display the following items: ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [... [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15
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... Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] DRAM Frequency (MHz) 1333 1600 Above 1600 CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.66 2.8 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Loads...
... Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] DRAM Frequency (MHz) 1333 1600 Above 1600 CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.66 2.8 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Loads...
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... can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to the default setting. If this happens, revert to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the...if you to set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you set the PCI Express frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause...
... can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to the default setting. If this happens, revert to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the...if you to set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you set the PCI Express frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause...
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...items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [4270MHz] [4800MHz] 3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of CPU and DRAM. Choose [Turbo Profile] as a stable setting for special purposes. After auto ...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.). 3.5.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency.
...items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [4270MHz] [4800MHz] 3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of CPU and DRAM. Choose [Turbo Profile] as a stable setting for special purposes. After auto ...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.). 3.5.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency.
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... 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. DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto...only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this 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. DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto...only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need ...
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...0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances... the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances... the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...