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......vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D specifications summary xi 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 1-3 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 1-4 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
......vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D specifications summary xi 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 1-3 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 1-4 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
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...or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This ...indicates that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B ...
...or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This ...indicates that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B ...
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... BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY- Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. This motherboard should only be included in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The ...
... BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY- Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. This motherboard should only be included in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The ...
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...; Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This...
...; Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This...
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...package with different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items .... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D motherboard! ASUS P7P55D 1-1 Product introduction 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! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 ...
...package with different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items .... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D motherboard! ASUS P7P55D 1-1 Product introduction 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! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 ...
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful Intel® P55 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in LGA1156 package, which has ...Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Refer to page 2-5 for details. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to Chapter 5 for details. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...
Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful Intel® P55 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in LGA1156 package, which has ...Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Refer to page 2-5 for details. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to Chapter 5 for details. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...
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... Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ...in realtime. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Express Gate is subject to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every ...
... Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ...in realtime. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Express Gate is subject to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every ...
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...settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 2-40 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video ... connection quick and accurate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY ...
...settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 2-40 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video ... connection quick and accurate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY ...
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...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D 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 antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX...
...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D 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 antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D 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 product warranty does not cover damage to the...
... remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D 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 product warranty does not cover damage to the...
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... heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Push down two ...
... heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Push down two ...
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Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and ... fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and ... fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ... non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ...
For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ... non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor... 1024MB 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) 3072MB(Kit...; •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D 2-13
Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor... 1024MB 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) 3072MB(Kit...; •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D 2-13
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... 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.
... 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.