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...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... System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility 3-12 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value 3-12 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-13 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting 3-13 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-14 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-14 3.5.7 Xtreme...
...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... System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility 3-12 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value 3-12 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-13 3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting 3-13 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-14 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-14 3.5.7 Xtreme...
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... 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 4.3.7 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...
... 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 4.3.7 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...
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... 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
... 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
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...RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. Instant Fun! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Refer to page ...an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and ...
...RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. Instant Fun! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Refer to page ...an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and ...
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... heat pipe design on this motherboard is that data is ideal for effective heat dissipation- The technology is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution ...and noiselessly transfers heat generated by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Worry no time. Any Memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. making temperatures cooler by existing airflow ...
... heat pipe design on this motherboard is that data is ideal for effective heat dissipation- The technology is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution ...and noiselessly transfers heat generated by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Worry no time. Any Memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. making temperatures cooler by existing airflow ...
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...flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With...dialogue even with ease. ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. All of fan speed to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 DTS DTS Surround ...ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking...
...flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With...dialogue even with ease. ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. All of fan speed to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 DTS DTS Surround ...ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking...
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...33 for details. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can update your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your BIOS only in...or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update ...
...33 for details. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can update your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your BIOS only in...or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update ...
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... to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3... use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According...
... to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3... use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According...
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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 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage...Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard ...
... 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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage...Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard ...
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...is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This ...is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working...
...is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This ...is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working...
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...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 3. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using ... is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS...
...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 3. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using ... is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS...
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... panel connectors 1. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. IEEE 1394a port 5. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Clear CMOS switch 8. Press the Clear...
... panel connectors 1. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. IEEE 1394a port 5. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Clear CMOS switch 8. Press the Clear...
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...optical disc drives. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. • Refer to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for system overclocking without interrupting on-going work or games. 4. TurboV Remote allows you to turn on the back of... the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to install the TurboV Remote driver from the motherboard support ...
...optical disc drives. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. • Refer to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for system overclocking without interrupting on-going work or games. 4. TurboV Remote allows you to turn on the back of... the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to install the TurboV Remote driver from the motherboard support ...
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...Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you...DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when ...
...Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you...DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when ...
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... your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration...
... your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration...
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...Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The configuration options for the best overclocking result. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU... Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
...Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The configuration options for the best overclocking result. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU... Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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... you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module. If you install on each memory channel. ...Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the X.M.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s) supported by your CPU model. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. Allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
... you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module. If you install on each memory channel. ...Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the X.M.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s) supported by your CPU model. Select either one DIMM on the motherboard. Allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
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...processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. The configuration options for details. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only if you to set the PCI Express ...frequency. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Enables ...
...processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. The configuration options for details. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only if you to set the PCI Express ...frequency. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Enables ...
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You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Different sub-items appear according 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. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Different sub-items appear according 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. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Follow Intel ... are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table on Channel A/B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.21 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line...
3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Follow Intel ... are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table on Channel A/B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.21 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line...
