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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product...
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... and running in no more. With these technologies, you with quick access to page 2-25 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Refer to page 3-38 and 4-7 for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results...provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real... the most common PC audio setups-your system booting success. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3
... and running in no more. With these technologies, you with quick access to page 2-25 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Refer to page 3-38 and 4-7 for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results...provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real... the most common PC audio setups-your system booting success. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 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...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 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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... of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The... socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel...
... of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The... socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel...
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... exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Chapter 2 6. B A C 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-7 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible.
... exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Chapter 2 6. B A C 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-7 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible.
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... this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 3. A B A A B B A 4. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
... this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 3. A B A A B B A 4. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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..., CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can...
..., CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued...1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB(... •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13
Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued...1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB(... •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ...(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ...(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15
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...• • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX...Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-17 SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A Heat...
...• • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX...Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-17 SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A Heat...
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... the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the...
... the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the...
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... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCIE x1_2 - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - SATA Controller - - shared - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI_2 - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt...
... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCIE x1_2 - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - SATA Controller - - shared - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI_2 - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt...
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... 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 See page 2-38 for details. See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide...
... 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 See page 2-38 for details. See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide...
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... location of failsafe settings. 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 and load BIOS ... does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its...
... location of failsafe settings. 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 and load BIOS ... does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its...
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... 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8.
... 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8.
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Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-29
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-29
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... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-31 If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1.
... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-31 If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1.
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... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 Refer to [AHCI Mode].
... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 Refer to [AHCI Mode].
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.... USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-35 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to...
.... USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-35 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to...
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... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front...
... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front...