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...: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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......viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary xii 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...
......viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary xii 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...
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... and gray) - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - 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 Intel CPU support list Intel...
... and gray) - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - 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 Intel CPU support list Intel...
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P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key) - ASUS O.C. vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage...
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key) - ASUS O.C. vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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... for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Deluxe motherboard User guide...
... for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Deluxe motherboard! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Deluxe motherboard User guide...
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...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 support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 link, 2.5GT) PCI ... 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 comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB ...
...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 support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x4 link, 2.5GT) PCI ... 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 comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB ...
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... 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector... audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35
... 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector... audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35
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...plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 13. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Corsair CMPSU-620HX CWT PSH650V...TG1100-U33 Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake W0133RU Zalman ZM600-HP ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 ...
...plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 13. Coolive AP-350F AcBel PC7030 Antec SG-850 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Corsair CMPSU-620HX CWT PSH650V...TG1100-U33 Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake W0133RU Zalman ZM600-HP ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 ...
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... Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-7 You cannot select an item that menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC...to display a list of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. Use the navigation ...
... Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-7 You cannot select an item that menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC...to display a list of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. Use the navigation ...
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.... DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-9
.... DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-9
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... [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring [...the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0166 BIOS Build Date : 07/08/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0024 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-11 SATA ...
... [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring [...the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0166 BIOS Build Date : 07/08/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0024 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-11 SATA ...
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...speed. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in BIOS. The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]...] [Enabled] 3.5.7 [Auto] [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Enables Full Power Mode to the default setting. 3.5.9. Profile feature in this happens, revert to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. If this ...
...speed. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in BIOS. The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]...] [Enabled] 3.5.7 [Auto] [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. Enables Full Power Mode to the default setting. 3.5.9. Profile feature in this happens, revert to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. If this ...
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...- 1.6875V N/A Red 1.30625V- 1.90000V 1.7000V- 2.5000V N/A 3.5.17 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI...
...- 1.6875V N/A Red 1.30625V- 1.90000V 1.7000V- 2.5000V N/A 3.5.17 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Follow Intel specifications. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI...
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... is enabled. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for... tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges differently according to zero (0). Use the and keys to adjust the ratio ...
... is enabled. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for... tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges differently according to zero (0). Use the and keys to adjust the ratio ...
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... item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-21 A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not ...Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
... item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-21 A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not ...Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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...for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable...specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. 3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
...for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable...specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. 3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
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... a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off.... Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] ...
... a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off.... Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] ...