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... UP for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P7P55D-E LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s signal cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s signal cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is... the latest one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 IO Level UP Turn on it another standout in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support the...
... UP for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P7P55D-E LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s signal cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s signal cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is... the latest one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 IO Level UP Turn on it another standout in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support the...
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... CLRTC) 1-18 1-19 13. Standby power LED 1-28 1-26 16. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-9 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part...
... CLRTC) 1-18 1-19 13. Standby power LED 1-28 1-26 16. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-9 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part...
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... CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on...
... CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on...
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... the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-7
... the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-7
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... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install only one memory module in slot A1 or B1...
... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install only one memory module in slot A1 or B1...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ...1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66,...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ...1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66,...
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...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-13 KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat...• • • 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2....
...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-13 KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat...• • • 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2....
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...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 LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A ...8226;• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A*...
...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 LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A ...8226;• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A*...
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... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw...
... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw...
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...A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 Press and hold the MemOK! switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ...
...A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 Press and hold the MemOK! switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ...
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..., connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices. 5. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-21 This port is for the LAN port LED indicators. 3. Refer to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
..., connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices. 5. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-21 This port is for the LAN port LED indicators. 3. Refer to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
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ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for ...
ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for ...
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... at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 The COM module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system...
... at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 The COM module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system...
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.../66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-27 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to the motherboard...
.../66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-27 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to the motherboard...
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...the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open driver disk. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-29 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user... create the RAID/AHCI manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. the folder of your...
...the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open driver disk. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-29 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user... create the RAID/AHCI manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. the folder of your...
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... all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. b. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
... all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. b. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
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... file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2. DO NOT shut down...to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. When the...
... file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2. DO NOT shut down...to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. When the...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To... space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1.
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To... space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1.
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...program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the ... on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. You can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www...
...program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the ... on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. You can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www...
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... automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to [AHCI]. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to set this item to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect...
... automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to [AHCI]. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to set this item to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect...