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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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...This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ...
...This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ...
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... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - MemOK! - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS TurboV EVO - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued...
... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - MemOK! - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS TurboV EVO - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued...
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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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... Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can update your DIY experience. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you with one...
... Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can update your DIY experience. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you with one...
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The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
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... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P....
... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P....
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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(1066-7-7-7-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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(1066-7-7-7-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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) ...; • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part 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) ...; • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
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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. 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
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...8 •• Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • ...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...
...8 •• Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • ...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...
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...Bios) 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65 • • 1.65 • •• 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard...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...
...Bios) 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65 • • 1.65 • •• 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard...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...
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...; 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 the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Refer to Intel CPU spec,.../ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. 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* • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each ...
...; 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 the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Refer to Intel CPU spec,.../ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Profile feature in BIOS. 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* • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each ...
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...tables on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Failure to install expansion cards. 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. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
...tables on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Failure to install expansion cards. 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. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location ...manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot due to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...
...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location ...manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot due to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...
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... on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. function.... RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. 2.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-25
... on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. function.... RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. 2.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-25
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... change the setting of the jumper. • 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 change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the...
... change the setting of the jumper. • 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 change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the...
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...Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o�...65533;e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 2. Connect one...
...Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o�...65533;e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P7P55D 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 2. Connect one...