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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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...(4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Some hyper DIMMs only support one at midboard; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel...DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...
...(4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Some hyper DIMMs only support one at midboard; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel...DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...
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... control - 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 Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Q-Shield - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless...
... control - 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 Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Q-Shield - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 133/ 100/66 cable 1 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 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...
... 133/ 100/66 cable 1 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 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...
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...graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Refer to 6.0Gb/s ...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Choice! 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. Intel® P55 The Intel®...
...graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Refer to 6.0Gb/s ...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Choice! 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. Intel® P55 The Intel®...
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... 4-7 for details. Refer to beginners. Express Gate SSD is brought to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page 2-34 ...their lifespan. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Instant Fun! record. Turbo Key boosts performance with the Best Quality Component for Memory ...
... 4-7 for details. Refer to beginners. Express Gate SSD is brought to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page 2-34 ...their lifespan. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. Instant Fun! record. Turbo Key boosts performance with the Best Quality Component for Memory ...
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.... With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your favorite settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium...
.... With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your favorite settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium...
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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 or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
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 or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
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... to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not...
... to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not...
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..., wash it . Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides...
..., wash it . Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides...
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... and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can...
... and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can...
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...a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory ...cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is ...
...a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory ...cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is ...
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...-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG ...Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ...
...-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG ...Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ...
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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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...) 1.7 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part 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.
...) 1.7 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part 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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... 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 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PQI Part No....20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
... 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 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PQI Part No....20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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...) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A*... 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON...
...) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A*... 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A CORSAIR...-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) ...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A CORSAIR...-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) ...