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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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... 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 items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI...
... 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 items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI...
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Contents 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-17 3.5.7 BCLK Frequency 3-17 3.5.8 PCIE Frequency 3-17 3.5.9 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.10 QPI Frequency 3-17 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority 3-18 3.5.12 OC Tuner 3-18 3.5.13 Start auto tuning 3-18 3.5.14 DRAM Timing Control 3-18 3.5.15 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-20 3.5.16 ...
Contents 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-17 3.5.7 BCLK Frequency 3-17 3.5.8 PCIE Frequency 3-17 3.5.9 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.10 QPI Frequency 3-17 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority 3-18 3.5.12 OC Tuner 3-18 3.5.13 Start auto tuning 3-18 3.5.14 DRAM Timing Control 3-18 3.5.15 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-20 3.5.16 ...
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... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the...
... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the...
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... Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio... Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Refer to the Memory QVL ...Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel® Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Intel...
... Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio... Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Refer to the Memory QVL ...Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel® Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA & PATA controller - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Intel...
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... 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 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ...6.0 Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. ...
... 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 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ...6.0 Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. ...
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... first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
... first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA...-CF8 4096MB DS TS256MLK64V1U 2048MB DS SLY3128M8-EAE 1024MB SS SLZ3128M8-EAE 2048MB DS 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and...
...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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA...-CF8 4096MB DS TS256MLK64V1U 2048MB DS SLY3128M8-EAE 1024MB SS SLZ3128M8-EAE 2048MB DS 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and...
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...USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - shared - - HD Audio - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 SATA 6G Controller shared - - - - 1394 Controller - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - - LAN_1 shared - - - - shared - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 ...15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 ...
...USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - shared - - HD Audio - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-21 SATA 6G Controller shared - - - - 1394 Controller - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - - LAN_1 shared - - - - shared - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 ...15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 ...
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...indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed ...one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Chapter...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system...
...indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed ...one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Chapter...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system...
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... (green) 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
... (green) 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 13. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. Clear CMOS switch 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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... Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black...
... Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black...
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... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [blacl]) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical drive. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of...
... Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [blacl]) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical drive. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of...
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USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-35 USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these... supports front panel USB ports. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors.
USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-35 USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these... supports front panel USB ports. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors.
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...this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [AC97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect...
...this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [AC97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect...
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...Silverstone SST-ST85F Snake PSH500V Tagan TG1100-U33 Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake W0133RU Zalman ZM600-HP Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system ...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 2-38 • For a fully configured system, we...
...Silverstone SST-ST85F Snake PSH500V Tagan TG1100-U33 Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake W0133RU Zalman ZM600-HP Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system ...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 2-38 • For a fully configured system, we...
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... than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the...
... than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the...
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... and stability. Chapter 3 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select ...click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 4. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P7P55EEVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E EVO P7P55EEVO Ensure to load the BIOS...
... and stability. Chapter 3 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select ...click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 4. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P7P55EEVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E EVO P7P55EEVO Ensure to load the BIOS...
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...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. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...correct BIOS file is found . Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based ...
...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. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...correct BIOS file is found . Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based ...