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... 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.11 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 3-1 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window...
... 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.11 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 3-1 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window...
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... II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13...
... II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13...
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... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
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... 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM...
... 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM...
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... 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
... 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
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... to page 3-5 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble...
... to page 3-5 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble...
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the available options. Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your screen.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the available options. Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your screen.
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...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. Profile feature ...marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for details.... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to section...
...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. Profile feature ...marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for details.... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to section...
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...D9KPT 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 MICRON D9KPT 7(1066... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS...
...D9KPT 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 MICRON D9KPT 7(1066... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability ... 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...DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337...
Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability ... 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...DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337...
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Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...(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 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D 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(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...(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 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D 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.
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU ...SS N/A Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz...
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU ...SS N/A Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz...
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...8226; •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP... Package 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 2-17 Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(Kit of 3) F3...
...8226; •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP... Package 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 2-17 Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(Kit of 3) F3...
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... support for each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G ...20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • ...
... support for each memory channel. • According to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G ...20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • ...
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... table on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press ... earlier. 6. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system ...
... table on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press ... earlier. 6. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system ...
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.... This is ideal for successful boot. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
.... This is ideal for successful boot. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
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... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ...
... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ...
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.... • The system may need a better cooling system, such as a water cooling system, to maintain stability under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to adjust the desired DRAM performance. DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_DRAM) This jumper allows you change the jumper ...settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2....
.... • The system may need a better cooling system, such as a water cooling system, to maintain stability under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to adjust the desired DRAM performance. DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_DRAM) This jumper allows you change the jumper ...settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2....
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... the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ASUS P7P55D 2-31...
... the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ASUS P7P55D 2-31...