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...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK ...COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK ...COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
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... information 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...
... information 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...
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...contact your regular household waste. viii If you detect any area where it by yourself. Take it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment... the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. This motherboard should only be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
...contact your regular household waste. viii If you detect any area where it by yourself. Take it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment... the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. This motherboard should only be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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... you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... UltraPC - Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 mode (single, blue) - 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 ASUS Q-Design LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processors/ Core™...66 for up to 16GB system memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ...
... UltraPC - Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 mode (single, blue) - 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 ASUS Q-Design LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processors/ Core™...66 for up to 16GB system memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ...
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... for your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D motherboard User guide ...Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features ...
... for your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D motherboard User guide ...Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features ...
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...-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To use of ...frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more memory on the motherboard. For effective use DIMMs of the lower-sized ...
...-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To use of ...frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more memory on the motherboard. For effective use DIMMs of the lower-sized ...
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... To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has...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 using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test ...
... To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has...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 using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test ...
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...default. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives....the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
...default. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives....the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 4. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
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... recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (...instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. We strongly recommend that comes with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...
... recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (...instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. We strongly recommend that comes with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...
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... better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you... [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you... allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to select a DRAM O.C. Auto...
... better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you... [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you... allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to select a DRAM O.C. Auto...
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... the motherboard. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual...
... the motherboard. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-15 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual...
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...] [1000mV] 3.5.11 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM...
...] [1000mV] 3.5.11 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-17 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM...
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... interval. • The value [2.5V] of high voltage settings. Fixed Voltage [Auto] This item appears only whne you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset...
... interval. • The value [2.5V] of high voltage settings. Fixed Voltage [Auto] This item appears only whne you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset...
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...Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are ... item to use the devices. The contents of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / ...
...Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are ... item to use the devices. The contents of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / ...
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... are displayed in Portable Document Format (PDF). The support DVD contents are in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Click the support DVD icon. 2. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. ...Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Double-click the folder of your selected...
... are displayed in Portable Document Format (PDF). The support DVD contents are in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Click the support DVD icon. 2. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. ...Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Double-click the folder of your selected...
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ASUS P7P55D 4-3 Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3 ...drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��...
ASUS P7P55D 4-3 Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3 ...drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��...
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The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. xx. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings... settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs...
The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. xx. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings... settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs...
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... be launched directly. • Installation of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in IDE mode only. ASUS P7P55D 4-7 click to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for better performance...
... be launched directly. • Installation of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in IDE mode only. ASUS P7P55D 4-7 click to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for better performance...
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... volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to deliver... the ultimate audio experience on your computer. VIA HD Audio Deck A. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows® Vista™ /...
... volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to deliver... the ultimate audio experience on your computer. VIA HD Audio Deck A. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows® Vista™ /...