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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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... 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 ...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
... 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 ...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
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... DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-19 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-19 3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration 3-19 3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-19 3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu 3-20 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-20 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-23 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-24 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-25 3.6.6 Intel VT-d... 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS O.C.
... DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-19 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-19 3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration 3-19 3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-19 3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu 3-20 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-20 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-23 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-24 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-25 3.6.6 Intel VT-d... 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS O.C.
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... (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Q-Design LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processors/ Core™ i5 processors Supports Intel® Turbo...
... (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Q-Design LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processors/ Core™ i5 processors Supports Intel® Turbo...
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... PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - MemOK! - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 ... 1MHz increment - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ...
... PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - MemOK! - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 ... 1MHz increment - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ...
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... 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 Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis...
... 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 Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis...
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... Intel® Lynnfield processors in the world. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. 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...
... Intel® Lynnfield processors in the world. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. 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...
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... ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate Instant Online! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS ...CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is an intelligent tool that provides you with Auto Tuning! ASUS P7P55D...
... ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate Instant Online! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS ...CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is an intelligent tool that provides you with Auto Tuning! ASUS P7P55D...
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... PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. Refer to page 4-6 for details. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! making temperatures cooler by the critical components to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Built-in no more stable and...-time. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically ...
... PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. Refer to page 4-6 for details. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! making temperatures cooler by the critical components to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Built-in no more stable and...-time. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically ...
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... PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P7P55D Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1156 socket...
... PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P7P55D Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1156 socket...
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...direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. PnP cap Chapter 2 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left ...corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.
...direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. PnP cap Chapter 2 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left ...corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.
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ASUS P7P55D 2-7 Chapter 2 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). The ... eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab.
ASUS P7P55D 2-7 Chapter 2 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). The ... eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab.
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... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed... CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and...
... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed... CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and...
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.... 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the...
.... 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the...
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...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. To use DIMMs of the following: - Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs ... vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use...
...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. To use DIMMs of the following: - Refer to section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs ... vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use...
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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. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) Crucial ...-DJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E 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 FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...
Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) Crucial ...-DJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E 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 FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...
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... 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.
... 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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...(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.
...(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.
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...Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2GB(... Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 ...
...Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP) 2GB(... Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 ...