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..., may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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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...Go) JMicron® JMB322 controller (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (dark blue and gray) - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 - 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™... 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...
...Go) JMicron® JMB322 controller (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (dark blue and gray) - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 - 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™... 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...
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... 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at...
... 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at...
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x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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.
x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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.
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...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/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS... Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-1 Before you for reference only. ...
...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/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS... Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-1 Before you for reference only. ...
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... of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 link, 2.5GT) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) ... 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
... of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 link, 2.5GT) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) ... 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 5. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480...
USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 5. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480...
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... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain ...firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 2-38 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies 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.
... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain ...firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 2-38 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies 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.
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a ..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a ..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu...
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... [4] Sets the PIO mode to and from and to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this function. 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 [Auto], the data ... device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Allows you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of the DMA mode....
... [4] Sets the PIO mode to and from and to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this function. 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 [Auto], the data ... device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Allows you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of the DMA mode....
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3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this option if no SATA devices are installed. It appears only when you an overview of SATA ...item Configure SATA as from the submenu of the general system specifications. 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
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this option if no SATA devices are installed. It appears only when you an overview of SATA ...item Configure SATA as from the submenu of the general system specifications. 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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... motherboard. The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QPI frequency. 3.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The items in specific condition. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows...
... motherboard. The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QPI frequency. 3.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The items in specific condition. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows...
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The values range from 1.05V to 1.15V with a 0.005x interval. Follows the Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Refer to the table below for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for details. • The system may need better ...
The values range from 1.05V to 1.15V with a 0.005x interval. Follows the Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Refer to the table below for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for details. • The system may need better ...
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...] Allows for BIOS 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 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. [Enabled] Enable ... PCI memory above the total physical memory. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for the segment of system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item ...
...] Allows for BIOS 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 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. [Enabled] Enable ... PCI memory above the total physical memory. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for the segment of system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item ...
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... Ready [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-25 When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs 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...
... Ready [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-25 When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs 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...
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... that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled...
... that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled...