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... Configuration 3-22 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-23 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-24 3.6.6 Intel VT-d 3-24 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-25 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-25 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-27 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...
... Configuration 3-22 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-23 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-24 3.6.6 Intel VT-d 3-24 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-25 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-25 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-27 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...
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... 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD 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 4.3.7 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...
... 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD 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 4.3.7 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...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
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P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors/ Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists... Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring EVNY HD - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port...
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors/ Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists... Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring EVNY HD - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port...
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... 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 I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive...
... 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 I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive...
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... different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with...
... different models. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with...
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...P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Choice! Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to page 2-22 for details. Dual-Channel 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 ...
...P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Choice! Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to page 2-22 for details. Dual-Channel 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 ...
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...of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are ...using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to DDR3-1333. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable...
...of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are ...using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to DDR3-1333. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable...
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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* B* C Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24)...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...
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* B* C Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24)...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...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU ...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...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* ••• •• (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 ••• 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18) 1.5-1.6 ...
Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU ...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...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* ••• •• (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 ••• 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18) 1.5-1.6 ...
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...support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 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. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2....
...support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 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. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2....
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...Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of... 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 capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at...
...Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of... 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 capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8...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 2.66GHz Vendor Part...
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8...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 2.66GHz Vendor Part...
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... 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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No....of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17
... 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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No....of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17
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...; 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. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to...
...; 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. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to...
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... damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-19
... damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-19
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... on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards...
... on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards...
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...of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 ...dual at x8 link) 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
...of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 ...dual at x8 link) 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... these connectors. Refer to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [RAID]. Chapter 2 •...
... these connectors. Refer to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [RAID]. Chapter 2 •...
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ATAPI devices and hot-plug function are not supported. • Drive Xpert is available only when the hard disk drives connected to the SATA_E1/E2 connectors. • The SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) ..., we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller. Refer to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-33
ATAPI devices and hot-plug function are not supported. • Drive Xpert is available only when the hard disk drives connected to the SATA_E1/E2 connectors. • The SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) ..., we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller. Refer to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-33