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... may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E5137 First Edition October 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
... may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E5137 First Edition October 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
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... 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields...
... 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields...
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Contents 3.5.8. Profile 3-36 3.9.2 AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37 3.9.4 Express Gate 3-38 3.9.5 ID LED 3-38 DRAM Timing Control 3-17 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-19 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew 3-19 3.5.11 CPU Voltage ... 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-28 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-30 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS O.C.
Contents 3.5.8. Profile 3-36 3.9.2 AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37 3.9.4 Express Gate 3-38 3.9.5 ID LED 3-38 DRAM Timing Control 3-17 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-19 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew 3-19 3.5.11 CPU Voltage ... 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-28 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-30 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS O.C.
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... DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions...
... DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions...
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Contents 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 Installing the device drivers 5-5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 vii
Contents 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 Installing the device drivers 5-5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 vii
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... mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation is no guarantee that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to this equipment. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly...
... mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation is no guarantee that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to this equipment. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices ...
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... This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
... This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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Italics Used to select. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means � t�h�at�y�o�u�m�u�s�t p�r�es�s�t�h�e�e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you ...
Italics Used to select. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means � t�h�at�y�o�u�m�u�s�t p�r�es�s�t�h�e�e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you ...
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...RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Some hyper DIMMs only support one at x8 / x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ... P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core...
...RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Some hyper DIMMs only support one at x8 / x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ... P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core...
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... to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS My Logo 2 - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA...
... to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS My Logo 2 - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA...
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P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. Product introduction Thank you...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. Product introduction Thank you...
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1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)....174; Lynnfield processor is in the world. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Built to connect easily with the ASUS vision of your system memory to page 2-5 for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of 2200...
1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)....174; Lynnfield processor is in the world. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Built to connect easily with the ASUS vision of your system memory to page 2-5 for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of 2200...
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...stability testing. beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Instant Fun! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining ...overclocking capability. Processor The ultimate O.C. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to achieve world O.C. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with just one touch; Even O.C. Hybrid...
...stability testing. beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Instant Fun! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining ...overclocking capability. Processor The ultimate O.C. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to achieve world O.C. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with just one touch; Even O.C. Hybrid...
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... fan does. The Heat Pipe design is the fastest memory booting solution today. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The purpose ...area to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can dramatically improve your system up to page 4-5 for details. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Fan Xpert ...
... fan does. The Heat Pipe design is the fastest memory booting solution today. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The purpose ...area to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can dramatically improve your system up to page 4-5 for details. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Fan Xpert ...
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...experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance ...surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed ...
...experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance ...surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed ...
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.... Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their ... image on your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS...
.... Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their ... image on your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS...