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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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...Matrix Storage Technology supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333...architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject 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™...
...Matrix Storage Technology supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333...architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject 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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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 Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate SSD ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz...
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 Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate SSD ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz...
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... 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. xiv P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors...
... 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. xiv 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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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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...requirements of your system memory to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processors. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This ...configurations. Intel® Lynnfield processor is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 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. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the ...
...requirements of your system memory to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processors. P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This ...configurations. Intel® Lynnfield processor is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 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. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the ...
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...Refer to page 4-9 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance 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... Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the ASUS motherboards. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games...
...Refer to page 4-9 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance 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... Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the ASUS motherboards. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games...
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...UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and ...even with one cable at a time, making it convenient and easy to page 2-41 for details. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! 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...
...UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and ...even with one cable at a time, making it convenient and easy to page 2-41 for details. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! 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...
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1
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... the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with a...
... the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with a...
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..., and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the...
..., and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 A B A A B B A 4. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the ...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9 A B A A B B A 4. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the ...
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... Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for one DIMM...
... Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for one DIMM...
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... 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket...N2CB1G80AN-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. Size SS/ Chip DS ...
... 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket...N2CB1G80AN-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. Size SS/ Chip DS ...
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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) ... 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-...-8-7-7-20) (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) ... 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-...-8-7-7-20) (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13
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...8226;• 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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...;• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
...8226;• 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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...;• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV... 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 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV... 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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...; • 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • 1.9 • • 1.9 • • • 1800-9-9-9-27 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 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing Dimm...
...; • 8-8-8-24 1.80 • • 1.9 • • 1.9 • • • 1800-9-9-9-27 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 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing Dimm...
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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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 ...