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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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... 1MHz increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - Profile - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - vCPU PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS O.C. vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM voltage control - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next...
... 1MHz increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - Profile - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vIMC: 49-step IMC voltage control - vCPU PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS O.C. vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM voltage control - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next...
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... O.C. Refer to achieve a total system level up. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 4-10 for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality... power phase functions, allowing components to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for...
... O.C. Refer to achieve a total system level up. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 4-10 for details. Processor The ultimate O.C. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality... power phase functions, allowing components to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for...
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... ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. MemOK! Refer to page 2-24 for effective heat dissipation- With auto phase switching for components (which is caused by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability...effectively directs the chipsets' generated heat to standard chipsets, and allows you with the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3 Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at ...
... ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. MemOK! Refer to page 2-24 for effective heat dissipation- With auto phase switching for components (which is caused by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability...effectively directs the chipsets' generated heat to standard chipsets, and allows you with the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3 Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at ...
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... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric... noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! All of plugging in ...
... multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric... noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! All of plugging in ...
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... the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory ...to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3-1333. The system maps the total size of the following: - ...
... the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory ...to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3-1333. The system maps the total size of the following: - ...
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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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A...DRAM O.C. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into ...
...•• 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. Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A...DRAM O.C. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into ...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! To stop...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! To stop...
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...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Removing the cap ...due to pins 2-3. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear...
...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Removing the cap ...due to pins 2-3. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ASUS P7P55D 2-25 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear...
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... the motherboard BIOS in the future. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 In...configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update...
... the motherboard BIOS in the future. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 In...configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Using the power button, reset button,... 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 Sub...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Using the power button, reset button,... 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 Sub...
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...motherboard. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] [Best Performance] [Extreme Performance] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-13 The configuration options for OC Tuner Utility. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner limit Value Ai Overclock...Tuner BCLK. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result. Scroll down the power before the auto-adjustment completes. 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value [Good ...
...motherboard. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] [Best Performance] [Extreme Performance] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-13 The configuration options for OC Tuner Utility. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner limit Value Ai Overclock...Tuner BCLK. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result. Scroll down the power before the auto-adjustment completes. 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value [Good ...
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...Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs... you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. If you install on each memory channel. 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the profile(s) supported...
...Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs... you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. If you install on each memory channel. 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the profile(s) supported...
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...with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you install on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Disabled], ...8226; The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. • According to DDR3 1333. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. The configuration options for details. Configuration...
...with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you install on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Disabled], ...8226; The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. • According to DDR3 1333. Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. The configuration options for details. Configuration...
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... to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 Different sub-items appear according to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV...
... to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 Different sub-items appear according to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV...
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... [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-19 The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V- 1.5625V 1.80V-1.90V Yellow 1.17500V...
... [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-19 The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. IMC Voltage DRAM Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Blue 1.10000V- 1.16875V 1.5000V- 1.5625V 1.80V-1.90V Yellow 1.17500V...
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...system unstable. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in TurboV. Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to overclock your customized overclocking settings and ...manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support ...
...system unstable. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in TurboV. Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to overclock your customized overclocking settings and ...manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support ...
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... overclock your system settings. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. You can click Stop to save the current overclocking ...tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Click Stop if you want to 3 times. You can also click More Setting first to start auto-overclocking. 3.... Chapter 4 • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to cancel the current Overclocking process...After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended....
... overclock your system settings. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. You can click Stop to save the current overclocking ...tuning function overclocks your system. 1. Click Stop if you want to 3 times. You can also click More Setting first to start auto-overclocking. 3.... Chapter 4 • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to cancel the current Overclocking process...After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended....
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.... 2. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Click Apply for all settings ...of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Click on the Windows notification area. You have to press the assigned hotkeys to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 If the TurboV EVO...
.... 2. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Click Apply for all settings ...of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Click on the Windows notification area. You have to press the assigned hotkeys to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 If the TurboV EVO...