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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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... page) xii one at back I/O - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket...
... page) xii one at back I/O - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket...
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P7P55D-E Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Refer to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...one of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Refer to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient...
P7P55D-E Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Refer to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...one of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Refer to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient...
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... RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 3-39 and 4-7 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-24 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The ... ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with CPU Level Up! Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. Refer to page 3-28 and 4-8 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with...
... RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 3-39 and 4-7 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-24 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The ... ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with CPU Level Up! Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. Refer to page 3-28 and 4-8 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with...
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.... Worry no time. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is that can be carried away by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions...
.... Worry no time. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is that can be carried away by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions...
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... are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install only one memory module in slot A1 or B1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent...
... are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install only one memory module in slot A1 or B1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent...
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...CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3-1333. Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
...CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3-1333. Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
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...ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Profile feature in BIOS. Single-sided DS - To use DIMMs of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...• (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 7 N/A • • • Side(s): SS - P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for one DIMM per channel only. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports...
...ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Profile feature in BIOS. Single-sided DS - To use DIMMs of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...• (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A • • • 7 N/A • • • Side(s): SS - P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for one DIMM per channel only. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports...
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.... 3. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the ...installed DIMMs still fail to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before...
.... 3. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the ...installed DIMMs still fail to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before...
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... BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of CPU, IMC and DRAM. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch back to...• Before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 4. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of these three switches. • DO...
... BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of CPU, IMC and DRAM. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch back to...• Before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 4. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of these three switches. • DO...
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..., pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the screen. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b.
..., pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the screen. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b.
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.... LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select [ARMD] (ATAPI...
.... LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select [ARMD] (ATAPI...
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...Build Date : 10/27/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0030 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you an overview...Enabled] 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you to the system. 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. Main BIOS SETUP ...
...Build Date : 10/27/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0030 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you an overview...Enabled] 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you to the system. 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. Main BIOS SETUP ...
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... than the Intel® CPU spec, use this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to select...
... than the Intel® CPU spec, use this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to select...
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... optimized if you to [2.1V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. The values range from [1.25V] to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.9V* with a 0.0125V interval. • The values of the IMC Voltage, DRAM...[1.7V]. • Refer to 4. If the OV_CPU switch is enabled. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-21 The value [1.9V] of high voltage settings. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting on the next page for details. 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage...
... optimized if you to [2.1V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. The values range from [1.25V] to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.9V* with a 0.0125V interval. • The values of the IMC Voltage, DRAM...[1.7V]. • Refer to 4. If the OV_CPU switch is enabled. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-21 The value [1.9V] of high voltage settings. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting on the next page for details. 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage...
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... Feature [Enabled] Fast MRC [Disabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of system memory that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 Uncore Configuration The Uncore Configuration menu allows you set this item to run faster than...
... Feature [Enabled] Fast MRC [Disabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of system memory that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 Uncore Configuration The Uncore Configuration menu allows you set this item to run faster than...
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...will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.2...Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3:...
...will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.2...Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3:...
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...Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the..., you are assured that your computer is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you through the installation. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
...Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the..., you are assured that your computer is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you through the installation. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
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...setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on...ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for Express Gate source codes. Chapter 4 Click any of available disk space. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
...setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on...ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for Express Gate source codes. Chapter 4 Click any of available disk space. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...