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... 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-9 2.3.4 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-10 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.4.3 CPU ...
... 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-9 2.3.4 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-10 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.4.3 CPU ...
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...key names are also provided. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to...: means that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press the Enter or...
...key names are also provided. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to...: means that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press the Enter or...
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... page) ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 41-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - 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...
... page) ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 41-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - 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...
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... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability 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...
... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability 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...
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Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory ...
Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory ...
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... •• •• • 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. Timing Lable(Bios) CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...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 ...
... •• •• • 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. Timing Lable(Bios) CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...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 ...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz ...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...Sink Package 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz ...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...Sink Package 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-...
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Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 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-Sink Package PQI MFADR401PA0102(...
Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 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-Sink Package PQI MFADR401PA0102(...
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...SS N/A Chip NO. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • ...8226; • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-...
...SS N/A Chip NO. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • ...8226; • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-...
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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) 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-Sink...65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
...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) 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-Sink...65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
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... DDR3-1333. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only.... 8 1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 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.
... DDR3-1333. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only.... 8 1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 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.
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...2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17
...2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17
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... due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
... due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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... of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch... switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED...
... of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch... switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED...
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... up, press the IO Level UP switch and restart the system to apply speed changes. • If you press the IO Level UP switch in BIOS setting. Refer to chapter 3 for details. • Press the IO Level UP switch during POST will restart the system to light up the green (USB3...
... up, press the IO Level UP switch and restart the system to apply speed changes. • If you press the IO Level UP switch in BIOS setting. Refer to chapter 3 for details. • Press the IO Level UP switch during POST will restart the system to light up the green (USB3...
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By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Connect one end of ...
By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Connect one end of ...
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... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must... drives. The speaker allows you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in...
... connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must... drives. The speaker allows you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in...
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... to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to section Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data...
... to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to section Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data...
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... error is found , the LED next to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in BIOS. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section Boot Settings Configuration for details. 2. Refer to locate the root problem within seconds. This is...
... error is found , the LED next to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in BIOS. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section Boot Settings Configuration for details. 2. Refer to locate the root problem within seconds. This is...
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...you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Click Next. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to ...manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
...you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Click Next. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to ...manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...