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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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...x PCI slots Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the 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™ ...
...x PCI slots Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the 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™ ...
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... tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 - Express Gate - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 41-step DRAM voltage...
... tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 - Express Gate - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 41-step DRAM voltage...
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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. xi P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
... 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. xi P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
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...; Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor 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...DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 500MB/s! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 Before you for rapid data throughput. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
...; Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor 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...DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 500MB/s! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-1 Before you for rapid data throughput. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... 14. IO_LEVELUP switch Page 1-24 1-25 1-20 1-22 12. JMicron® JMB361 IDE Connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [Blue]) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 switch 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-19 13. The edge with external ports goes to the...
... 14. IO_LEVELUP switch Page 1-24 1-25 1-20 1-22 12. JMicron® JMB361 IDE Connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [Blue]) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-25 ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-3 switch 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-19 13. The edge with external ports goes to the...
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... CPU into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 PnP cap Cap tab 5. Load plate 4. 3.
... CPU into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-5 PnP cap Cap tab 5. Load plate 4. 3.
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... LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. The LGA1156 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 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...
... LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. The LGA1156 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 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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... with less power consumption. 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
... with less power consumption. 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
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...24) 1.5 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (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. Size...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...
...24) 1.5 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (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. Size...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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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. Size SS/ DS Chip ...CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent 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 PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power ...
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. Size SS/ DS Chip ...CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent 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 PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power ...
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P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) .... 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 A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 3072MB...
P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) .... 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 A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 3072MB...
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...• • • 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 Part No. Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM ... 1.9 •• 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 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket ...
...• • • 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 Part No. Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM ... 1.9 •• 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 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket ...
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...C* •• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A ... 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 Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
...C* •• • •• •• •• • • • •• • •• P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A ... 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 Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
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...;• 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 each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the... • 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 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...
...;• 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 each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the... • 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 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...
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... supports. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
... supports. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
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..., the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs...due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings 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 about 30 seconds for the system ...
..., the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs...due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings 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 about 30 seconds for the system ...
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... to the table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line In Line...
... to the table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line In Line...
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... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. 4. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-23 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. 4. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...