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... x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ...ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ...ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. record. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Even O.C. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ...-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS Hybrid 32+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate SSD Instant Online! Processor The ultimate O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing...
... every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. record. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Even O.C. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ...-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS Hybrid 32+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate SSD Instant Online! Processor The ultimate O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing...
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... does without having to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then...
... does without having to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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...on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure...
...on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure...
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... skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 Chapter 2 6. If so, skip this step.
... skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 Chapter 2 6. If so, skip this step.
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... heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly...
... heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly...
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect ...;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect ...;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of...
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...Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G... (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No....
...Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G... (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No....
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...(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV (CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV)Ver4.1 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP...
...(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV (CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV)Ver4.1 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP...
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...-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 Premium 2-17 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D...
...-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 Premium 2-17 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D...
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... the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Failure to do so may...
... the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Failure to do so may...
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... for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN_1 - - - ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-21 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCI_2...
... for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN_1 - - - ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-21 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCI_2...
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Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to page 2-37 for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-23 Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We ...
Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to page 2-37 for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-23 Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We ...
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...and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To... installed. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3.
...and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To... installed. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3.
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... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. IEEE 1394a port 5. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port...
... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. IEEE 1394a port 5. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port...
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-31 There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-31 There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then...
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... these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration...
... these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration...
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... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-35 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. Connect the USB module cable to any ...
... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-35 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. Connect the USB module cable to any ...
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... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment... VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~4 A (48 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-37 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350...
... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment... VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~4 A (48 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-37 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350...