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...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...3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-13 3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility 3-13 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value 3-13 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-14 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting 3-14 iv Contents 2.6 Onboard switch 2-24 2.7 Jumpers...2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ...
...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...3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-13 3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility 3-13 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value 3-13 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-14 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting 3-14 iv Contents 2.6 Onboard switch 2-24 2.7 Jumpers...2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ...
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... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the 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-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...
... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the 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-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...
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... 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on -the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - PCI Express frequency tuning from...
... 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on -the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - PCI Express frequency tuning from...
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...product models. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 4-10 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 12+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer ... Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for ...
...product models. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 4-10 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 12+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer ... Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for ...
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...chipsets' generated heat to 20˚C. Up to page 4-5 for details. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . Refer to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3 Effective Fanless Heat... booting solution today. Refer to standard chipsets, and allows you with the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. This innovative and groundbreaking design effectively lowers the system temperature by 10˚C, prevents any problems...
...chipsets' generated heat to 20˚C. Up to page 4-5 for details. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . Refer to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3 Effective Fanless Heat... booting solution today. Refer to standard chipsets, and allows you with the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. This innovative and groundbreaking design effectively lowers the system temperature by 10˚C, prevents any problems...
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... design speed up your DIY experience. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ... page 2-40 for details. Profile that allows users to page 3-34 for details. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Design enhances your favorite settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P7P55D 1-5
... design speed up your DIY experience. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ... page 2-40 for details. Profile that allows users to page 3-34 for details. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Design enhances your favorite settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P7P55D 1-5
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...is the standard way of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support ...® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the...
...is the standard way of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support ...® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the...
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...1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip...of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject 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. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with ...
...1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip...of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject 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. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with ...
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...compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. A message will appear during the ... for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. A message will appear during the ... for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then... RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the ...
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then... RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the ...
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... in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
... in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
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...item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... 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 special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-7
...item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... 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 special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-7
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...↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Tuner BCLK. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] [Best Performance] [Extreme Performance] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-13 DO NOT shut down to display the following items: Current IMC Voltage [ 1.109V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.500V]... overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to start automatic system overclocking. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard....
...↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Tuner BCLK. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] [Best Performance] [Extreme Performance] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-13 DO NOT shut down to display the following items: Current IMC Voltage [ 1.109V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.500V]... overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to start automatic system overclocking. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard....
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... performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...1600 Above 1600 CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.66 2.8 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. Auto D.O.C.P. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C.
... performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...1600 Above 1600 CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.66 2.8 Auto Auto D.O.C.P. Auto D.O.C.P. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C.
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... the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] • The DRAM... frequency may cause the system to 500. The configuration options for details. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you set the DDR3 operating frequency. To use DIMMs...] This item appears only if you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following two items appear only when...
... the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] • The DRAM... frequency may cause the system to 500. The configuration options for details. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you set the DDR3 operating frequency. To use DIMMs...] This item appears only if you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following two items appear only when...
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...Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. ...To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. DRAM WRITE to READ...
...Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. ...To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. DRAM WRITE to READ...
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Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 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 Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio...
Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 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 Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Different ratio...
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...Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will not be kept on the Windows notification area. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage... • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to ...
...Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will not be kept on the Windows notification area. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage... • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to ...
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... higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). • The auto-tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied ... Software support 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 smart auto...
... higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). • The auto-tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied ... Software support 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 smart auto...
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... show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 Click Apply for all settings to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Click on the Windows notification area. Select...
... show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 Click Apply for all settings to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Click on the Windows notification area. Select...