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... up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - True USB 3.0 Support - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii vDRAM Bus: 104-step DRAM voltage control - TurboV EVO - T.Probe Technology for Ultra Performance - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4 Bridge...
... up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - True USB 3.0 Support - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii vDRAM Bus: 104-step DRAM voltage control - TurboV EVO - T.Probe Technology for Ultra Performance - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4 Bridge...
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P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port...x 9.6 in . button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port...x 9.6 in . button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
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...), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB...to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum...
...), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB...to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• •... CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip 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...
...8226; • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• •... CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip 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...
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... Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18) 1.5-1.6 8-8-8-21(1333...• •• • •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13
... Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18) 1.5-1.6 8-8-8-21(1333...• •• • •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13
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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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...
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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...
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Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP... 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 AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP... 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.
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...NO. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at...8226; 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 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP)...
...NO. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at...8226; 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 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCD-CDZ(XMP)...
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... • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78....
... • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • •• 1.9 • 1.9 • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78....
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...DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Single-sided DS - To...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. 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* ...
...DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Single-sided DS - To...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. 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* ...
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..., indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 3. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the... cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
..., indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 3. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the... cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
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.... • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 14. IEEE 1394a port 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Coaxial...
.... • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 14. IEEE 1394a port 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Coaxial...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to...
Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to...
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...this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition...AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD ...
...this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition...AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD ...
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... to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-39 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is.... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
... to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-39 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is.... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. Refer to section 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. You may disable the POST State LEDs in sequence during motherboard booting process.
If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. Refer to section 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. You may disable the POST State LEDs in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest...
... DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest...
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... system compatibility and stability. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P7P55EEVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E EVO P7P55EEVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the...
... system compatibility and stability. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P7P55EEVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E EVO P7P55EEVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the...
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...OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E EVO VER: 0201 DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM ...BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
...OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E EVO VER: 0201 DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM ...BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
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... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to the USB port. 3. When...
... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to the USB port. 3. When...