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Contents 3.5.9. Profile 3-33 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-34 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-36 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.5 Express Gate 3-36 DRAM Timing Control 3-14 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-16 3.5.11 CPU Clock... Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-21 3.6.3 Onboard Devices 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...
Contents 3.5.9. Profile 3-33 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-34 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-36 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.5 Express Gate 3-36 DRAM Timing Control 3-14 3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-16 3.5.11 CPU Clock... Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-21 3.6.3 Onboard Devices 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...
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...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...Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1...
...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...Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1...
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...2 x SATA 3Gb/s (dark blue and gray) - one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring EVNY HD - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF...Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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...
...2 x SATA 3Gb/s (dark blue and gray) - one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring EVNY HD - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF...Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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...
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... 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS O.C. Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key) - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive...
... 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 10-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - ASUS O.C. Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key) - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive...
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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...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 ...
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...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 ...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 your package with different models. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 your package with different models. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
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.... The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of plugging in ...your screen. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 2-41 for details. The...
.... The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of plugging in ...your screen. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 2-41 for details. The...
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...LAN_2 - - - shared - - - - Onboard ATA controller - - ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-21 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 ...11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 - PCI_2 - LAN_1 - - - shared -...
...LAN_2 - - - shared - - - - Onboard ATA controller - - ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-21 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 ...11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 - PCI_2 - LAN_1 - - - shared -...
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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 PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at ... information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1...
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 PCI specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at ... information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1...
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LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Clear CMOS switch 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup ... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2.
LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. Clear CMOS switch 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup ... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2.
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... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35 USB1314) These connectors are for...
... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 7. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-35 USB1314) These connectors are for...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to ... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. 8. The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to ... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. 8. The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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... using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Save a copy of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive ...BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for ...
... using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Save a copy of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive ...BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for ...
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... . Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE:...
... . Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE:...
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...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 If you press to restore the ...BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we ...
...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 If you press to restore the ...BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we ...
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...is set in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display... and setpoint values may be different due to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-19 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
...is set in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to display... and setpoint values may be different due to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-19 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
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... EHCI hand‑off feature. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-23 USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. If detected, the...
... EHCI hand‑off feature. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-23 USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. If detected, the...
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Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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...for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the • Express...SATA ports are NOT supported. 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended for Express Gate source codes. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit ...
...for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the • Express...SATA ports are NOT supported. 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended for Express Gate source codes. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit ...
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... RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Start Windows®. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create an...
... RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Start Windows®. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create an...