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......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 holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
......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 holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... 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 ... 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 Phase Full Power ...
... 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 ... 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 Phase Full Power ...
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...on CHA/B 3-18 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-18 3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration 3-18 3.5.20 CPU 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... 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 menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.5.9. Profile 3-33 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-34 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-36...
...on CHA/B 3-18 3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-18 3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration 3-18 3.5.20 CPU 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... 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 menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.5.9. Profile 3-33 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-34 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-36...
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...SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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...
...SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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...
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... Technology for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - 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 EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Drive Xpert -
... Technology for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - 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 EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - ASUS Drive Xpert -
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... 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 Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors...
... 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 Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors...
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... 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly...P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to page 2-22 for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of your system memory to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. The motherboard... features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Double Bandwidth This motherboard...
... 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly...P7P55D Deluxe brings you 've never experienced before! The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to page 2-22 for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of your system memory to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. The motherboard... features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in multiple GPU configurations. Double Bandwidth This motherboard...
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...+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active ... page 2-34 and 4-12 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan...Key boosts performance with quick access to achieve world O.C. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers...
...+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active ... page 2-34 and 4-12 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan...Key boosts performance with quick access to achieve world O.C. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers...
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.... It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. is A-OK! Refer to page 4-6 for components (which provides total system power savings by up and running in real-time. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is that data is the most appropriate power usage... System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution...
.... It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. is A-OK! Refer to page 4-6 for components (which provides total system power savings by up and running in real-time. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is that data is the most appropriate power usage... System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution...
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... computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates ...the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-...
... computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates ...the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-...
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... is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not...
... is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not...
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...Chapter 2 5. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark... Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from ...
...Chapter 2 5. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark... Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from ...
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... (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7 B A C 8.
... (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-7 B A C 8.
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...the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the heatsink on top of the... requires no tool to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially...
...the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the heatsink on top of the... requires no tool to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially...
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... at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from...
... at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from...
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.... ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel CPU spec...
.... ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel CPU spec...
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...; • 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. 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA...
...; • 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. 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA...
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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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI 2GB (... SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB 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 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2GB DS Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 2GB DS...
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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI 2GB (... SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB 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 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2GB DS Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 2GB DS...
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...-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 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power...
...-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 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power...
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... 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... 1.65 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. PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS...
... 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... 1.65 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. PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS...