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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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...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 ...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 2-27 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 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 ...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 2-27 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-...
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... 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 ... 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. Profile 3-33 Contents 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-15 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-15 3.5.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-15 3.5.8 DRAM...
... 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 ... 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. Profile 3-33 Contents 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-15 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-15 3.5.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-15 3.5.8 DRAM...
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...GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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...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 ...
...GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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...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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... 2 - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Shield - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on -the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 8 x USB...
... 2 - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV, and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Shield - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - P7P55D specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on -the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 8 x USB...
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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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... Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Intel P55 provides improved performance by... 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 ...
... Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P7P55D brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Intel P55 provides improved performance by... 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 ...
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...This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to beginners. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Auto tuning intelligently...for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D 1-3 beginners can ...
...This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to beginners. The actual boot time is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Auto tuning intelligently...for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D 1-3 beginners can ...
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... by the existing airflow from the CPU fan. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The heat...the system more . The heat sink design provides you to 20˚C. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. MemOK! This innovative and groundbreaking design ...
... by the existing airflow from the CPU fan. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The heat...the system more . The heat sink design provides you to 20˚C. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. MemOK! This innovative and groundbreaking design ...
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...PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the... until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P7P55D Load lever A B Retention tab ...
...PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the... until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P7P55D Load lever A B Retention tab ...
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... the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom... corner of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. DO NOT force the...
... the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom... corner of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. DO NOT force the...
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... (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P7P55D 2-7 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the...
... (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P7P55D 2-7 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Insert the...
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.... A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
.... A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
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... and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D 2-9 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
... and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D 2-9 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 ...value. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS...
... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 ...value. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 To use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS...
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... Asint SLZ3128M8-EAE 2048MB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...
... Asint SLZ3128M8-EAE 2048MB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...
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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.
... 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.
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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 ...(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 ...(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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...(Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink ...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 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage...
...(Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink ...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 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage...