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P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066...
P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066...
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...ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...x LAN (RJ-45) ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 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 ...
...ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...x LAN (RJ-45) ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 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 ...
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...to page 2-10 for details. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before... level up. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to... The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Expect a brand-new gaming style...
...to page 2-10 for details. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before... level up. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to... The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Expect a brand-new gaming style...
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... default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... total size of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Any excess memory from a...
... default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... total size of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Any excess memory from a...
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... • • • • • • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG....9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
... • • • • • • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG....9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
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...(1066-7-7-7-20) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • •• • •• • •• • •• ••...;• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
...(1066-7-7-7-20) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • •• • •• • •• • •• ••...;• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit...
Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit ... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit ... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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.../DS Chip Brand SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • ... Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part...
.../DS Chip Brand SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • ... Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part...
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...1.9 • 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ...Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) • 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 ...
...1.9 • 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ...Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) • 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 ...
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...) 2 •• P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is supported for CPU at 2.8 and...
...) 2 •• P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is supported for CPU at 2.8 and...
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Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear ...chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, chassis, and...
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear ...chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, chassis, and...
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Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-9 This item appears in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in SATA1-4 ...Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting ...
Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-9 This item appears in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in SATA1-4 ...Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting ...
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...12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. The configuration options for the system... settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Allows you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 ...
...12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. The configuration options for the system... settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Allows you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 ...
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...Frequency. D.O.C.P. 2.93 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The valid value ranges ... CPU runs at its default speed. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Allows your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are not allowed to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. mode supported by the operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO ...
...Frequency. D.O.C.P. 2.93 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The valid value ranges ... CPU runs at its default speed. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Allows your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are not allowed to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. mode supported by the operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO ...
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According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to ...DDR3 operating frequency. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options for details. Enables Full Power Mode to become unstable! The following ... higher frequency with the BCLK Frequency item settings. If this function. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you...
According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to ...DDR3 operating frequency. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options for details. Enables Full Power Mode to become unstable! The following ... higher frequency with the BCLK Frequency item settings. If this function. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you...
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...a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. We recommend you install the DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-17 3.5.13 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.1V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 3.5.16...7V with a 0.0125V interval. • The value [2.5V] of the DRAM Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM switch is [2.0V]. The values range from 0.85V to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. DRAM overvoltage setting switch on page 2-26 for details. • According to...
...a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. We recommend you install the DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-17 3.5.13 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.1V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 3.5.16...7V with a 0.0125V interval. • The value [2.5V] of the DRAM Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM switch is [2.0V]. The values range from 0.85V to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. DRAM overvoltage setting switch on page 2-26 for details. • According to...
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... Intel(R) CPU Frequency :2.13GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:16) Ratio Actual Value:16 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ASUS P7P55D EVO...
... Intel(R) CPU Frequency :2.13GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:16) Ratio Actual Value:16 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ASUS P7P55D EVO...
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... this function. This reduces the latency associated with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This reduces the cache latency by making the next cache...
... this function. This reduces the latency associated with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This reduces the cache latency by making the next cache...
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...set this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for the segment of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of ...system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-21
...set this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for the segment of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of ...system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-21