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...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 ... 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-15 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-16 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-16 3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-16 3.5.5 ...
...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 ... 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-15 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-16 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-16 3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-16 3.5.5 ...
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... support 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...
... support 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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... Turbo Key - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - 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 MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference...
... Turbo Key - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - 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 MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference...
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... enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to page 4-9 for details. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-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! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 TurboV Remote...
... enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to page 4-9 for details. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-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! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 TurboV Remote...
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...directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! The technology is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Refer to determine failsafe settings that the ...the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. making temperatures cooler by yourself. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. MemOK! Refer to page 4-5 for components (which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by detecting current PC...
...directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! The technology is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Refer to determine failsafe settings that the ...the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. making temperatures cooler by yourself. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. MemOK! Refer to page 4-5 for components (which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by detecting current PC...
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...This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual ...clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ...
...This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual ...clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ...
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...Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your screen. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your BIOS... choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch...
...Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your screen. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your BIOS... choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch...
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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 the CPU. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to Intel CPU ...spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of accessing information from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps...
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 the CPU. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to Intel CPU ...spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of accessing information from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps...
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...8226;• 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 Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) ...P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS...
...8226;• 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 Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) ...P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS...
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... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut...
... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut...
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...failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ...the DIMM is tested. 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. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS ...
...failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ...the DIMM is tested. 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. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS ...
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PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 5. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Press the Clear CMOS switch ... tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Clear CMOS switch 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13.
PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 5. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Press the Clear CMOS switch ... tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Clear CMOS switch 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13.
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... store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to remove it...
... store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. DO NOT force or the cable will be broken. • Ensure to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to remove it...
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... utility. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in case you need to update your BIOS if...
... utility. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in case you need to update your BIOS if...
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...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...under the Exit menu. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends...
...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...under the Exit menu. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends...
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...to Tuner BCLK. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ...REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory module(s) supporting the ...
...to Tuner BCLK. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ...REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory module(s) supporting the ...
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...X.M.P. D.O.C.P. 2.93 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than marked frequency in specific condition. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to adjust the value. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best ...a DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to run faster than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32000MHz...
...X.M.P. D.O.C.P. 2.93 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than marked frequency in specific condition. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to adjust the value. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best ...a DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to run faster than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32000MHz...
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...[11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 The values range from 80 to 500. If this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options for details. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. BCLK Frequency [XXX] ... set the DDR3 operating frequency. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��...
...[11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 The values range from 80 to 500. If this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options for details. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. BCLK Frequency [XXX] ... set the DDR3 operating frequency. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��...
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... enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19 Different...
... enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19 Different...
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...different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled...] Automatic configuration. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.17 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow ...
...different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled...] Automatic configuration. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.17 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow ...