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...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 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
...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 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
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...ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard... 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 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA ...
...ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard... 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 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA ...
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...1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to Chapter 5 for details. P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to support ...in the world. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to page 2-5 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to achieve world O.C. Intel® P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial ...
...1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to Chapter 5 for details. P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to support ...in the world. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to page 2-5 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to achieve world O.C. Intel® P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial ...
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...run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. * 16 Hybrid Phase = 12+2 Phase x T.Probe ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Refer to ...tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to the Internet and ...
...run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. * 16 Hybrid Phase = 12+2 Phase x T.Probe ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. Refer to ...tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to the Internet and ...
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... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-1
... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-1
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...do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 ... the right (B) until it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the ...
...do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 ... the right (B) until it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the ...
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... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and ... Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B 3. 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Connect the CPU fan cable to ...
... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and ... Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B 3. 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Connect the CPU fan cable to ...
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... than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Profile feature in Channel A ...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. To use a more details, refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency....
... than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Profile feature in Channel A ...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. To use a more details, refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency....
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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. 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. 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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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. Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) ...-DJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB 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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO...
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. Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) ...-DJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB 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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package BUFFALO...
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Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(...
Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(...
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...(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 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...(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 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... •• 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 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part...• • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...
... •• 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 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part...• • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand ...
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... 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 • • • 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 Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK... 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 SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... 9(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65 • • • 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 Part No. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK... 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 SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... 2 P7P55D-E EVO 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): SS - ASUS exclusively ...;• 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 the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... 2 P7P55D-E EVO 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): SS - ASUS exclusively ...;• 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 the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly 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...
Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly 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...
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...- - - LAN_1 shared - - - - shared - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 PCIE x1_3 shared - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Reserved 5...* 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 PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - shared - PCI_1 shared - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 2 shared - - - - shared - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
...- - - LAN_1 shared - - - - shared - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 PCIE x1_3 shared - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Reserved 5...* 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 PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - shared - PCI_1 shared - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 2 shared - - - - shared - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A x8 ...; In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for details. See page 2-36 for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance...
Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A x8 ...; In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for details. See page 2-36 for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance...
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...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED... test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system...
...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED... test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system...
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ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-31 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra ...
ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-31 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra ...