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... P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-2 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
... P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-2 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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...ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 as a DDR2 DIMM but...
...ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 as a DDR2 DIMM but...
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...Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the lower-sized ...size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...
...Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the lower-sized ...size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...
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... 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ...memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX...
... 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ...memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX...
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... system memory in this menu. • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options:...Enabled] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for AHCI configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you...
... system memory in this menu. • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options:...Enabled] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for AHCI configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you...
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...] This item appears only when you set the profile(s) supported by your memory module. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-11 If you install on each memory channel. profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] DRAM...
...] This item appears only when you set the profile(s) supported by your memory module. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-11 If you install on each memory channel. profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] DRAM...
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...02V interval. The values range from 1.8V to set the CPU Voltage Mode. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value...2V to set the CPU PLL voltage. 2.4.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item...You can also use the and keys to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage.
...02V interval. The values range from 1.8V to set the CPU Voltage Mode. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value...2V to set the CPU PLL voltage. 2.4.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item...You can also use the and keys to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage.
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... the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Fast MRC [Disabled] [Enabled] While cold booting, MRC directly restores memory data from valid NVRAM without hardware training. [Disabled] The cold booting with memory detection and hardware training. 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel...
... the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Fast MRC [Disabled] [Enabled] While cold booting, MRC directly restores memory data from valid NVRAM without hardware training. [Disabled] The cold booting with memory detection and hardware training. 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel...
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... to the BIOS so that the user data will be loaded. 2.8.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o��n�d�s�] [15 ... onboard SATA 6G connectors is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be cleared the next time you to the Internet browser and...
... to the BIOS so that the user data will be loaded. 2.8.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o��n�d�s�] [15 ... onboard SATA 6G connectors is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be cleared the next time you to the Internet browser and...