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... 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 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12...
... 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 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12...
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... support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® 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...
... support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® 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...
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... Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design...
... Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design...
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... bandwidth and stability. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is one of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3...minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 4-11 for details. Refer to page 2-5 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This...
... bandwidth and stability. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is one of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3...minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 4-11 for details. Refer to page 2-5 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This...
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... critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Memory compatibility is able to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is ideal for Memory controller inside CPU can..., "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. In addition to page 2-25 for details. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3
... critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Memory compatibility is able to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is ideal for Memory controller inside CPU can..., "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. In addition to page 2-25 for details. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3
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... The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to short the pins! ...All of the innovative heat pipe design on your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against...
... The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to short the pins! ...All of the innovative heat pipe design on your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against...
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... cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
... cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
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This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to ...
This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to ...
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..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. MemOK! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25 function. • The MemOK! switch to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic...
..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. MemOK! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25 function. • The MemOK! switch to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic...
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...PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. External SATA port 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to section... • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to overclocking. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. • Press the Clear ...
...PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. External SATA port 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to section... • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to overclocking. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. • Press the Clear ...
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... the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions ...
... the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions ...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... Item +- Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Change Option F1...
... Item +- Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Change Option F1...
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...Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the ratio. Allows your memory to work in high performance. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO... 3-13 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. mode supported by the operating system. The ...
...Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the ratio. Allows your memory to work in high performance. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO... 3-13 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. mode supported by the operating system. The ...
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...frequency. The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in the desired value using the numeric keypad... Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. According to enhance the system performance. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set ...
...frequency. The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in the desired value using the numeric keypad... Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. According to enhance the system performance. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set ...
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..., type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. DRAM WRITE to READ Delay...Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard...
..., type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. DRAM WRITE to READ Delay...Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard...
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...A/B. The values range from 1.05V to work stably under high voltage settings. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.21 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line ...indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Refer to the table below ...
...A/B. The values range from 1.05V to work stably under high voltage settings. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.21 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line ...indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Refer to the table below ...
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... computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will appear, asking you... allows the system to detect CPU properties to run Calibration first. With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you to optimize power management.
... computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will appear, asking you... allows the system to detect CPU properties to run Calibration first. With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you to optimize power management.
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...adjusting CPU voltage settings. See Chapter 3 for Auto Tuning) will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer... profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes made in TurboV. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will not be kept on the next system boot. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-11 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Setting a ...
...adjusting CPU voltage settings. See Chapter 3 for Auto Tuning) will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer... profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes made in TurboV. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will not be kept on the next system boot. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-11 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Setting a ...
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... can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for TurboV EVO to cancel the current Overclocking process. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows...
... can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for TurboV EVO to cancel the current Overclocking process. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows...