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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D-E EVO 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 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D-E EVO 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 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 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...
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... characteristics of individual CPUs. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA port Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller - ...
... characteristics of individual CPUs. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core...™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA port Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller - ...
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...-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design * 16 Hybrid Phase = 12+2 Phase x T.Probe...
...-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 0.00625V increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design * 16 Hybrid Phase = 12+2 Phase x T.Probe...
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... BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
... BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
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...you for buying an ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The ...Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module...
...you for buying an ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The ...Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module...
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Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer ... applications. Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful Intel® P55 platform to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one -chipset design to support ...
Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer ... applications. Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful Intel® P55 platform to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one -chipset design to support ...
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... speakers or headphones. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 Even O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis... "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. MemOK! The...
... speakers or headphones. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 Even O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis... "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-16 Hybrid Phase* T.Probe The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. MemOK! The...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core...cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core...cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and...
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... load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). Chapter 2 6. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in...
... load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). Chapter 2 6. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in...
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... forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
... forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel...
... sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO 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 Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA...-1G4D1 (1333-9-9-9-24) D9KPT(ECC) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) D9KPT 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO 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 Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA...-1G4D1 (1333-9-9-9-24) D9KPT(ECC) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) D9KPT 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial...
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... SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB...;• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
... SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E ASUS N/A 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3072MB...;• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO 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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... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ...(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ...(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional...•• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/...
... • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional...•• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/...
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... • • 8 1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 •• 9-9-9-24 • •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle... 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-E EVO 2-17 Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(Kit of ...
... • • 8 1.9 •• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 •• 9-9-9-24 • •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ Gingle... 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-E EVO 2-17 Size 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(Kit of ...
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...•• 9 1.9 •• 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-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one .... Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
...•• 9 1.9 •• 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-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one .... Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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... the break on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-19 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the...
... the break on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-19 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the...