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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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... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics...contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics...contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...
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...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS My Logo 2 - 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...
...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS My Logo 2 - 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...
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..., 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. xiii P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
..., 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. xiii P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
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...and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-34 for details. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS only in one easy step with easy ways to install. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while ... game, video conference and recording. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and...
...and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-34 for details. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS only in one easy step with easy ways to install. All of plugging in the incoming audio stream while ... game, video conference and recording. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and...
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
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..., use of memory, we recommend that you do any of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. To use DIMMs of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB... memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use a...
..., use of memory, we recommend that you do any of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. To use DIMMs of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB... memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use a...
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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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer...SS MICRON CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG 1333...
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer...SS MICRON CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG 1333...
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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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...8226; • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2).... Heat-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 at 2.8...
...8226; • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2).... Heat-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 at 2.8...
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...-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat...(QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle Part No. P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS ...
...-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat...(QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle Part No. P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS ...
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... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •...-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 one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports...and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is...
... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •...-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 one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports...and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is...
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...20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure ...the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...
...20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure ...the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...
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... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors... • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.6 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer ...
... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors... • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.6 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer ...
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... RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power... cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
... RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power... cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
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... of the jumper. • The system may need a better cooling system, such as a water cooling system, 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. Pins 1-2 (Enable OV) Pins 2-3 (Default) OV_DRAM up to 2.5V up to...
... of the jumper. • The system may need a better cooling system, such as a water cooling system, 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. Pins 1-2 (Enable OV) Pins 2-3 (Default) OV_DRAM up to 2.5V up to...
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...this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D 2-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the item to a slot opening...;o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]; 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the system...
...this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P7P55D 2-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the item to a slot opening...;o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]; 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the system...