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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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...; Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P7P55D specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio...
...; Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P7P55D specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio...
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...(4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Flexible Multi-GPU solution, Your Weapon of Choice! Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating ...environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Refer to boost system performance. P7P55D brings ...
...(4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Flexible Multi-GPU solution, Your Weapon of Choice! Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating ...environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Refer to boost system performance. P7P55D brings ...
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...Express Gate is subject to page 4-9 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to achieve a total system level up. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis... advanced overclockers to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. Instant Fun...
...Express Gate is subject to page 4-9 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to achieve a total system level up. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis... advanced overclockers to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. Instant Fun...
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... design effectively lowers the system temperature by 10˚C, prevents any problems that can dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching... the existing airflow from the CPU fan. Any Memory is carried away by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has...
... design effectively lowers the system temperature by 10˚C, prevents any problems that can dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching... the existing airflow from the CPU fan. Any Memory is carried away by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has...
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...DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.... DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...
...DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.... DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...
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...with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for single-channel operation. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual...about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • ...
...with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for single-channel operation. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual...about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • ...
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...8226; 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. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3...
...8226; 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. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3...
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...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information ... to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones 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. 2.6 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you...
...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information ... to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones 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. 2.6 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you...
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... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. function. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU.... You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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.
... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. function. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU.... You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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.
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...with the last device on the screen. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in the following order: a. If you press the ATX power button. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see... anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Ensure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Check the jumper...
...with the last device on the screen. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in the following order: a. If you press the ATX power button. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see... anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Ensure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Check the jumper...
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... device supports the multi-sector transfer feature. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Setting to [Auto], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. Disables this mode, and...
... device supports the multi-sector transfer feature. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Setting to [Auto], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. Disables this mode, and...
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...gives you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0153 BIOS Build Date : 06/11/09 EC BIOS Version... : MBEC-0018 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz Speed : 2400MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...
...gives you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0153 BIOS Build Date : 06/11/09 EC BIOS Version... : MBEC-0018 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz Speed : 2400MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...
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... profile(s) supported by your memory module. DRAM O.C. D.O.C.P. ... sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to select...allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance... only when you set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to your memory module(s) for the system. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [...
... profile(s) supported by your memory module. DRAM O.C. D.O.C.P. ... sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to select...allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance... only when you set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to your memory module(s) for the system. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [...
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... levels of the DRAM Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM switch is [2.0V]. The values range from 0.00625V to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-26 for details. • The system may need better cooling system to 2.5V* with the voltage requirement below...
... levels of the DRAM Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM switch is [2.0V]. The values range from 0.00625V to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-26 for details. • The system may need better cooling system to 2.5V* with the voltage requirement below...
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... CPU. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to be remapped above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel(R) C-... processor package. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration IMC Type : Havendale Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor ...
... CPU. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to be remapped above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel(R) C-... processor package. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration IMC Type : Havendale Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor ...
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... LAN cable during POST. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such ...to diagnose LAN cable. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press ,...
... LAN cable during POST. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such ...to diagnose LAN cable. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press ,...
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...voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with...Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in...
...voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with...Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in...
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...HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. ASUS P7P55D 4-7 Refer to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for Express Gate source codes. All onboard extended SATA...motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during the booting process, and the existing OS will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1GB system memory...
...HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. ASUS P7P55D 4-7 Refer to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for Express Gate source codes. All onboard extended SATA...motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during the booting process, and the existing OS will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1GB system memory...