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.... No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in ...
.... No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in ...
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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 1-3 1.6 ...
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 1-3 1.6 ...
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...physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 .../ Core™ i3 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) 2 x PCI slots...
...physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 .../ Core™ i3 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) 2 x PCI slots...
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... solution - vIMC: Adjustable IMC at 1MHz 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 UP for Ultra Performance - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Profile - CPU Level UP, TurboV and Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next...
... solution - vIMC: Adjustable IMC at 1MHz 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 UP for Ultra Performance - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Profile - CPU Level UP, TurboV and Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next...
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P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ..., DMI 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 Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ..., DMI 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.
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... 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe ...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ...
... 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe ...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ...
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...The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer..., 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, and CHA_FAN ...
...The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer..., 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, and CHA_FAN ...
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... separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The COM module is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The COM module is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. When this item is either a ZIP, LS-120...
... the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. When this item is either a ZIP, LS-120...
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...Configuration to [AHCI]. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this item to [RAID]. • If you want to use the Advanced...the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI]. Configuration option: [Disabled]...
...Configuration to [AHCI]. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this item to [RAID]. • If you want to use the Advanced...the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI]. Configuration option: [Disabled]...
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... Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to 500. The values range from 80 to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Profile feature in specific condition. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. If this happens, revert to [Auto]. The following...
... Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to 500. The values range from 80 to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Profile feature in specific condition. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. If this happens, revert to [Auto]. The following...
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...the risk levels of high voltage settings. The values range from 1.05V to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage ...17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-15 Refer to the table on the next page for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU...
...the risk levels of high voltage settings. The values range from 1.05V to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage ...17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-15 Refer to the table on the next page for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU...
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... cause the system to malfunction. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function.... Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges differently according to adjust the value. 2.5 Advanced menu The...
... cause the system to malfunction. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function.... Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges differently according to adjust the value. 2.5 Advanced menu The...
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... in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to save more power under idle mode. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX...
... in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to save more power under idle mode. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX...
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... get the system ready for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode...
... get the system ready for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode...
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...from S5 by a PS/2 mouse. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to wake up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. [Enabled] The computer... This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-21 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [...
...from S5 by a PS/2 mouse. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to wake up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. [Enabled] The computer... This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-21 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [...