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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is...
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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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... Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual... DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) VIA® VT1828S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
... Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual... DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) VIA® VT1828S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
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... - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - TurboV...
... - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - TurboV...
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... 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) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiv P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
... 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) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiv P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
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...; The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
...; The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16... slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 ...
...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16... slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 ...
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...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any... of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...
...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any... of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...
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The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850 Be quiet P6-PRO... high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become...
The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850 Be quiet P6-PRO... high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become...
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.... 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that particular menu. To... user-configurable, you can change the settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item.
.... 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that particular menu. To... user-configurable, you can change the settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item.
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...] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA... the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-9 PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates....
...] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA... the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-9 PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates....
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...Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-11 SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the general system specifications. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning... appears only when you an overview of the device type connected to [AHCI]. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this option if no SATA devices are installed. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not ...
...Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-11 SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the general system specifications. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning... appears only when you an overview of the device type connected to [AHCI]. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this option if no SATA devices are installed. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not ...
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... from 80 to 500. 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Disables this menu allow you to DDR3 1333. Profile feature in specific condition. The configuration options vary with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Enables Full...
... from 80 to 500. 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Disables this menu allow you to DDR3 1333. Profile feature in specific condition. The configuration options vary with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Enables Full...
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... the risk levels of high voltage settings. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Improves the CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Follows the Intel specifications. The values range from 1.05V to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... the risk levels of high voltage settings. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Improves the CPU VDroop directly. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Follows the Intel specifications. The values range from 1.05V to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to run faster than marked frequency in each processor... [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores 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
... Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to run faster than marked frequency in each processor... [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores 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
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...ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-25 Select an item then press to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be used for system... VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [No] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced...
...ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-25 Select an item then press to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be used for system... VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [No] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced...
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... mode. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on . Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in Soft-off mode...
... mode. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on . Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in Soft-off mode...