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...! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
...! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. In addition to page 2-25 for critical PC components in realtime. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3 Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 ...RDS (on their lifespan. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for...
...and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. In addition to page 2-25 for critical PC components in realtime. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3 Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 ...RDS (on their lifespan. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The ...socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The ...socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
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... in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-7 If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6.
... in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-7 If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6.
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... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9
... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9
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... the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the following: - ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to...
... the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the following: - ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to...
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...SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP)...; • •• •• • 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. Size SS/ Chip ...
...SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP)...; • •• •• • 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. Size SS/ Chip ...
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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(...(Kit of 3) DS 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(...(Kit of 3) DS 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
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... 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink...• 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) • •• 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support ...
... 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink...• 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) • •• 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support ...
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... outward to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...
... outward to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...
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...shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - LAN1 (8112) - - - LAN2 (8110) - - - shared - - shared - - PCIE x1_2 - shared - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-21 shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI_1 shared PCI_2 - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - 1394 controller - - SATA...
...shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - LAN1 (8112) - - - LAN2 (8110) - - - shared - - shared - - PCIE x1_2 - shared - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-21 shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI_1 shared PCI_2 - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - 1394 controller - - SATA...
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... the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-23 See page 2-36 for Triple CrossFireX™ mode. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
... the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-23 See page 2-36 for Triple CrossFireX™ mode. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
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... and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the... turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25
... and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the... turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25
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... SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to overclocking. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8.
... SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to overclocking. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8.
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Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-29
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-29
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-31 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-31 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
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... 2 Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-33 JMicron® JMB322 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [gray], SATA_E2 [dark blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
... 2 Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-33 JMicron® JMB322 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [gray], SATA_E2 [dark blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
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Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-35 Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage ...
Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-35 Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage ...
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.... if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high...
.... if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high...
