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... time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu...AHCI Configuration 3-14 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 iv
... time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu...AHCI Configuration 3-14 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 iv
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... chipset voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key ASUS 16 Hybrid Phase* - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 104-step DRAM voltage control - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4...
... chipset voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key ASUS 16 Hybrid Phase* - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 104-step DRAM voltage control - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features Unique PCIe X4...
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... increased bandwidth and stability. 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. P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to beginners. processor ...Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to Chapter 5 for Ultra Performance True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8...
... increased bandwidth and stability. 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. P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to beginners. processor ...Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to Chapter 5 for Ultra Performance True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8...
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...and 4-7 for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 In addition to page 2-25 for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Even O.C. Worry... issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. is able to determine failsafe settings that can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with loud background sound. Refer to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice...
...and 4-7 for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-3 In addition to page 2-25 for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Even O.C. Worry... issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. is able to determine failsafe settings that can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with loud background sound. Refer to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice...
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...Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Refer to short the pins! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to page 2-40 for details. All of fan speed to different ambient ...temperatures caused by existing airflow from CPU fan. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan ...
...Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Refer to short the pins! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to page 2-40 for details. All of fan speed to different ambient ...temperatures caused by existing airflow from CPU fan. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan ...
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Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. DIMMs and DDR3-1600...support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory ... vendor-marked value. To use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS.
Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. DIMMs and DDR3-1600...support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory ... vendor-marked value. To use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS.
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...DIMM support for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a ...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip 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 - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO...
...DIMM support for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a ...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip 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 - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO...
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... This switch also lights up the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case...
... This switch also lights up the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case...
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...continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 Replace the DIMMs with the ... seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to...
...continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 Replace the DIMMs with the ... seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to...
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... setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 14. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11...
... setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 14. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11...
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... DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
... DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
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.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-9 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as possible. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item ... the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration...
.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-9 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as possible. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item ... the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration...
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... to display the following items: ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Tuner BCLK. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure... System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) ...
... to display the following items: ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Tuner BCLK. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-15 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure... System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) ...
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...Performance] Allows your memory to work in high performance. [High Frequency] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configuration options: [... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to select ...
...Performance] Allows your memory to work in high performance. [High Frequency] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configuration options: [... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to select ...
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...Express frequency. The values range from 80 to 500. 3.5.8 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-17 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. To use DIMMs of up to DDR3 1333. If this function. 3.5.6 [Auto] ... The CPU runs at its default speed. 3.5.5 [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Allows processor cores to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Enables Full Power Mode to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM...
...Express frequency. The values range from 80 to 500. 3.5.8 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-17 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. To use DIMMs of up to DDR3 1333. If this function. 3.5.6 [Auto] ... The CPU runs at its default speed. 3.5.5 [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Allows processor cores to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Enables Full Power Mode to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. The configuration options vary with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM...
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The configuration options for special purposes. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM ... 3: BIOS setup Other third-party OC utilities may not be launched. 3.5.12 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). Choose [Turbo Profile] as a stable setting for several times before finish. It takes around 5 minutes, and the...
The configuration options for special purposes. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM ... 3: BIOS setup Other third-party OC utilities may not be launched. 3.5.12 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). Choose [Turbo Profile] as a stable setting for several times before finish. It takes around 5 minutes, and the...
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...00625V interval. 3.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can be automatically optimized if you to set the CPU Voltage Mode item to set the DRAM voltage. To restore the ... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. 3.5.15 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to 4. This item can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore...
...00625V interval. 3.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can be automatically optimized if you to set the CPU Voltage Mode item to set the DRAM voltage. To restore the ... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. 3.5.15 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to 4. This item can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore...
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... CPU VDroop directly. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Refer to the table below for EMI control. 3.5.25 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto... are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Follows the Intel specifications. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-21 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Sets to...
... CPU VDroop directly. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Refer to the table below for EMI control. 3.5.25 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto... are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Follows the Intel specifications. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 3-21 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Sets to...
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... automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. With auto phase switching for each mode. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Running calibration...
... automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. With auto phase switching for each mode. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Running calibration...
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...←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- To use IXTU, first set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority item in the Ai Tweaker BIOS menu to start overclocking or testing your system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System... more, set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority BIOS item to [ASUS Utility]. 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility The Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) allows easy overclocking for your system. To use ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.), set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may ...
...←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- To use IXTU, first set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority item in the Ai Tweaker BIOS menu to start overclocking or testing your system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System... more, set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority BIOS item to [ASUS Utility]. 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility The Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) allows easy overclocking for your system. To use ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.), set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may ...