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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D EVO specifications summary xii 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 1-2 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 1-3 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D EVO specifications summary xii 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 1-2 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 1-3 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 ...
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...) xiii ASUS Drive Xpert - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid...
...) xiii ASUS Drive Xpert - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid...
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...EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features... 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out... ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
...EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features... 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out... ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Refer to page 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction All of the innovative heat pipe design on your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without having to page ...is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the motherboard. Refer to short the pins! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it convenient and easy to...
... capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Refer to page 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction All of the innovative heat pipe design on your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without having to page ...is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the motherboard. Refer to short the pins! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it convenient and easy to...
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... sequence to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel®...
... sequence to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel®...
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... the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on...
... the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU..., chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU..., chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
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... CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-27 CPU...
... CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-27 CPU...
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.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the...Sets to [Turbo] to detect this item. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ...
.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the...Sets to [Turbo] to detect this item. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ...
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... appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that your computer the moment you can start monitoring your computer is software-based, you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The...
... appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that your computer the moment you can start monitoring your computer is software-based, you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The...
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... main window appears. 3. Launching AI Suite 1. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore...
... main window appears. 3. Launching AI Suite 1. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore...
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ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to avoid noise caused by double- Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert...
ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to avoid noise caused by double- Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert...