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...2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys... Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled 3-13 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-14 3.5.5 QPI Frequency [Auto 3-14 iv Contents 2.6 Onboard switches...
...2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys... Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled 3-13 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-14 3.5.5 QPI Frequency [Auto 3-14 iv Contents 2.6 Onboard switches...
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...; High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option...
...; High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option...
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... on the next page) xii 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...
... on the next page) xii 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...
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... European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. 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 beginners. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before...
... European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. 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 beginners. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before...
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... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on...
... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on...
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...fan cable is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The... information The LGA1156 socket is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and does not require any tool to ...
...fan cable is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The... information The LGA1156 socket is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and does not require any tool to ...
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... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Profile feature in BIOS. • Always install...
... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Profile feature in BIOS. • Always install...
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...- Profile feature in BIOS. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability ... 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
...- Profile feature in BIOS. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability ... 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
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... highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the switch settings. Read the following information before you change the setting of this switch. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability...
... highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the switch settings. Read the following information before you change the setting of this switch. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability...
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... information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the...as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot...
... information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the...as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot...
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... to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0166 BIOS Build Date : 07/08/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0024 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-11
... to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0166 BIOS Build Date : 07/08/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0024 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-11
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... for optimizing the system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency QPI Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential...
... for optimizing the system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency QPI Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential...
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...Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are not allowed to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-13...operating system. Auto D.O.C.P. 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. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to work in high frequency....
...Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are not allowed to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-13...operating system. Auto D.O.C.P. 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. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to work in high frequency....
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... range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to DDR3 1333. According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to enhance the system performance. Selecting ...marked frequency in this function. Profile feature in the desired value using the numeric keypad. 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the PCIE frequency. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. You can also ...
... range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to DDR3 1333. According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to enhance the system performance. Selecting ...marked frequency in this function. Profile feature in the desired value using the numeric keypad. 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the PCIE frequency. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. You can also ...
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... interval. 3.5.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.7V with a 0.00625V interval. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-17 The values range from 1.50V to set the CPU Voltage Mode. Refer to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Different sub-items appear according... 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 Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 3.5.16 CPU PLL Voltage...
... interval. 3.5.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.7V with a 0.00625V interval. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-17 The values range from 1.50V to set the CPU Voltage Mode. Refer to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Different sub-items appear according... 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 Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 3.5.16 CPU PLL Voltage...
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... the table below for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Follows the Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage DRAM Voltage (OV DRAM Enabled) CPU PLL Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V- 1.5625V 1.5000V...
... the table below for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Follows the Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage DRAM Voltage (OV DRAM Enabled) CPU PLL Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V- 1.5625V 1.5000V...
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...values may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Execute-Disable Bit Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...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. ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-19
...values may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Execute-Disable Bit Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...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. ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-19
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...Frequency. This item should be required in order to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, ... This reduces the latency associated with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to appear as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid...
...Frequency. This item should be required in order to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, ... This reduces the latency associated with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to appear as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid...
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...allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. [Enabled] Enable this item only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-21 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be remapped above the total physical memory. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by PCI devices to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package...
...allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. [Enabled] Enable this item only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-21 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be remapped above the total physical memory. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by PCI devices to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package...
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... Technology for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. 3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the T.Probe function. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enables the T.Probe function that detects and...
... Technology for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. 3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the T.Probe function. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enables the T.Probe function that detects and...