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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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...-step DRAM bus voltage control - 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: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS...
...-step DRAM bus voltage control - 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: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS...
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... = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe 16+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with CPU Level Up! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Refer to page 2-35 for Memory...
... = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe 16+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with CPU Level Up! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Refer to page 2-35 for Memory...
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... nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The purpose of a button to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can dramatically ...improve your system up to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! The Heat Pipe design is that can be carried away by the vCore area to patch memory issues and...
... nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The purpose of a button to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can dramatically ...improve your system up to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! The Heat Pipe design is that can be carried away by the vCore area to patch memory issues and...
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...exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most vivid audio enjoyment!! In addition to page 2-25 for details. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online ...ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to short the pins! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking...
...exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most vivid audio enjoyment!! In addition to page 2-25 for details. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online ...ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to short the pins! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking...
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... update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
... update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
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...the vendor-marked value. For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details...• The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of...
...the vendor-marked value. For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details...• The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of...
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.... • B*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE Heat-Sink Package IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F...blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor ...
.... • B*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE Heat-Sink Package IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F...blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor ...
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... 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers...
... 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers...
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... recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots ...
... recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots ...
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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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TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for system overclocking without interrupting on-going work or games. DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to remove TurboV Remote. 4. You can also ... computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for the bundled TurboV Remote. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector connects to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for details. • Refer to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via...
TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for system overclocking without interrupting on-going work or games. DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to remove TurboV Remote. 4. You can also ... computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for the bundled TurboV Remote. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector connects to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for details. • Refer to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via...
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...your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ... BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on system stability,...
...your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ... BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on system stability,...
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... 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 configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 When you start up the computer...
... 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 configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 When you start up the computer...
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.... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-870-2.93G] [Crazy-3.06G] [Crazy-3.36G] The configuration options vary depending on the CPU ... a CPU level. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power ...
.... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-870-2.93G] [Crazy-3.06G] [Crazy-3.36G] The configuration options vary depending on the CPU ... a CPU level. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power ...
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... system performance. Profile [DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the X.M.P. If you 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. mode supported by your memory module(s) for the following sub-item vary...
... system performance. Profile [DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the X.M.P. If you 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. mode supported by your memory module(s) for the following sub-item vary...
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...DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 80 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Refer to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Use the and keys to the default setting. You... set the PCI Express frequency. Enables Full Power Mode to 500. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. Profile feature in specific...
...DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 80 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Refer to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Use the and keys to the default setting. You... set the PCI Express frequency. Enables Full Power Mode to 500. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. Profile feature in specific...
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...3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for special purposes. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��th...;s� you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-5-16 The values vary depending on your settings of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). After auto tuning, the C-State feature will reboot for daily use. Choose [Turbo Profile...
...3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for special purposes. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��th...;s� you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-5-16 The values vary depending on your settings of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). After auto tuning, the C-State feature will reboot for daily use. Choose [Turbo Profile...
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You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.14 CPU ... range from 0.00625V 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.
You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.14 CPU ... range from 0.00625V 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.
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...setup Follow Intel specifications. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA.../B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. IMC Voltage...
...setup Follow Intel specifications. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA.../B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. IMC Voltage...