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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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... 2.0/1.1 ports 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - 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 T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - Profile - ASUS O.C. MemOK! - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
... 2.0/1.1 ports 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - 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 T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - Profile - ASUS O.C. MemOK! - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
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...efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-11 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to page 3-38 and 4-7 for details. With ...groundbreaking Hybrid 32+3 phase VRM design is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the ASUS motherboards. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented ...
...efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-11 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 beginners can easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to page 3-38 and 4-7 for details. With ...groundbreaking Hybrid 32+3 phase VRM design is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the ASUS motherboards. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented ...
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...Cooler-Stack Cool 3+ Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB Stack Cool 3+ is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The technology is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of fan ... performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Worry no time.
...Cooler-Stack Cool 3+ Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB Stack Cool 3+ is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. The technology is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of fan ... performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Worry no time.
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...it in the incoming audio stream while recording. In addition to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without... the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. Refer to page 2-41 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium...
...it in the incoming audio stream while recording. In addition to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without... the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. Refer to page 2-41 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium...
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... clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and ...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you...
... clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and ...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you...
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...the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of 3GB system memory if... we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of 3GB system memory if... we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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...; 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 each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Profile feature in BIOS. Single-sided DS...
...; 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 each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Profile feature in BIOS. Single-sided DS...
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... opencase system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 2. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... opencase system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 2. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 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. ...
... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 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. ...
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PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to...
PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to...
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... to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to ... Hardware information TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is purchased separately. 5. TurboV Remote allows you to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for the bundled TurboV Remote. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures...
... to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to ... Hardware information TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is purchased separately. 5. TurboV Remote allows you to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for the bundled TurboV Remote. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures...
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... the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS ...or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 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...
... the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS ...or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 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...
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... menu bar on . 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 configuration...
... menu bar on . 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 configuration...
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The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme ...(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to display the following items: DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.500V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]...
The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme ...(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to display the following items: DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.500V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]...
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...obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust...Auto D.O.C.P. Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive 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 set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed....
...obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust...Auto D.O.C.P. Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive 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 set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed....
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...] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 80 to adjust the value. 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��th...-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 If this menu allow you to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in BIOS.
...] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 80 to adjust the value. 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��th...-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 If this menu allow you to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in BIOS.
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...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 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DD) ...
...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 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DD) ...
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... set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21 Follow Intel specifications. The values range from 1.05V to 1.15V with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control...
... set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21 Follow Intel specifications. The values range from 1.05V to 1.15V with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control...