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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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...2. 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. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA&#...features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...
...2. 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. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA&#...features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...
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... Key) - MemOK! - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii
... Key) - MemOK! - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii
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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 Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX...
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 Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX...
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Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. Worry no time. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Drive Xpert Plug and Safe! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Refer to... page 2-25 for anyone who needs to secure data on this motherboard is that data is ideal for details. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the vCore area to...
Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. Worry no time. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Drive Xpert Plug and Safe! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. Refer to... page 2-25 for anyone who needs to secure data on this motherboard is that data is ideal for details. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the vCore area to...
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...speed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue...
...speed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue...
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... at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 3-33 for details. ASUS O.C. Refer to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to page 3-4 for details. ...You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a...
... at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 3-33 for details. ASUS O.C. Refer to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to page 3-4 for details. ...You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a...
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...dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS...
...dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS...
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... ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package...8226; • • 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.
... ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package...8226; • • 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.
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... 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...(1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
... 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...(1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
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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 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1...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 ...
... 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 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1...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 ...
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... 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. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at...
... 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. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at...
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...• • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) ...• • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS...
...• • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) ...• • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS...
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Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): ... Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink ...
Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): ... Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink ...
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... 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...page for information on the next page. 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before ...
... 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...page for information on the next page. 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before ...
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...fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about ...exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)...
...fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about ...exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)...
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... 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 adjust the desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of the OV_CPU switch...DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may cause the system to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the switch settings for the first time. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter...
... 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 adjust the desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of the OV_CPU switch...DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may cause the system to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the switch settings for the first time. Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-26 Chapter...
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... 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports ...5 and 6 11. 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 and audio port definitions. Clear CMOS switch 8....
... 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports ...5 and 6 11. 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 and audio port definitions. Clear CMOS switch 8....
