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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 ...
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... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
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... tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Q-LED (DRAM) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS IO Level UP for Ultra Performance - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vPCH: 23-step chipset voltage control - True...
... tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Q-LED (DRAM) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS IO Level UP for Ultra Performance - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vPCH: 23-step chipset voltage control - True...
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... Support DVD Contents WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green...
... Support DVD Contents WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green...
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... utilizing serial point-to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor is one -chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. The motherboard delivers a ...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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...
... utilizing serial point-to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor is one -chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. The motherboard delivers a ...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-23 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 LGA1156 CPU Socket 2. DDR3 DIMM slots CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors 4. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. The edge with external ports ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-23 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 LGA1156 CPU Socket 2. DDR3 DIMM slots CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors 4. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. The edge with external ports ...
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Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is ...
Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is ...
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... is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
... is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
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... B1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
... B1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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...; 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 CORSAIR...-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
...; 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 CORSAIR...-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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... W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot ... • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
... W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot ... • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
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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-...65 • • • 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 2.66GHz...
...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-...65 • • • 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 2.66GHz...
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...•• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot...• • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP)...
...•• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot...• • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP)...
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... 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 LX 1-15 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-...8226;• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO....
... 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 LX 1-15 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-...8226;• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO....
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... DS Brand 6GB(Kit of individual CPUs. • According to section 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65...8226;• 9-9-9-24 ••• 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. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor...
... DS Brand 6GB(Kit of individual CPUs. • According to section 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65...8226;• 9-9-9-24 ••• 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. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor...
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... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4.
... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4.
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... indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and ...not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer...
... indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and ...not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer...
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... 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 8-channel audio ports. These ports connects 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 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a multi-speaker audio system. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. LAN (RJ-45...
... 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 8-channel audio ports. These ports connects 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 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a multi-speaker audio system. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. LAN (RJ-45...
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By default, this connector, set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this ...
By default, this connector, set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this ...