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... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
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... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...
... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...
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...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package...describes how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package...describes how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
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... 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment -
... 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment -
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... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal...
... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal...
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.... Memory compatibility is A-OK! is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . With auto phase switching for details. Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is able to determine failsafe settings that can easily arrange hard... a chipset fan does. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by yourself. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is that data is the fastest memory booting solution today. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Drive Xpert Plug and Safe!
.... Memory compatibility is A-OK! is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . With auto phase switching for details. Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is able to determine failsafe settings that can easily arrange hard... a chipset fan does. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by yourself. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is that data is the fastest memory booting solution today. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Drive Xpert Plug and Safe!
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...BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS...it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it in variety of useful profiles offer .... ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan...
...BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS...it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it in variety of useful profiles offer .... ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan...
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...with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a ...more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a...
...with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a ...more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a...
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...frequency with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - To use a more memory on the motherboard. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • Always install DIMMs ...BIOS. Use a maximum of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
...frequency with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - To use a more memory on the motherboard. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • Always install DIMMs ...BIOS. Use a maximum of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
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...N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe 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...N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing Dimm(Bios) 1333-9-9-9-24 1333-9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ...
...N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe 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...N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing Dimm(Bios) 1333-9-9-9-24 1333-9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66,... 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3)...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (1337...
Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66,... 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3)...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (1337...
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...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333...
...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333...
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...Package 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz... 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot...
...Package 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz... 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot...
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... 2) SS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN...
... 2) SS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN...
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...Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard... • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional)...
...Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard... • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional)...
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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 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to DDR3-1333. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM ...
...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 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to DDR3-1333. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM ...
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...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1.
...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1.
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... DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 3. Turn off the computer and...
... DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 3. Turn off the computer and...
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...1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU) These switches allow you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high... overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch back...
...1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU) These switches allow you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high... overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch back...
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... 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port...
... 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port...