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... Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary xi 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 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...
... Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary xi 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 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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...card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. The use of shielded...designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
...card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. The use of shielded...designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
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... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...
... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...
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... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of...
... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of...
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... vary with 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...
... vary with 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...
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...performance. Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Refer to page 2-22 for double speed ... and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details. True SATA 6Gb/s Suport Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to support the latest 1156 socket ...
...performance. Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Refer to page 2-22 for double speed ... and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; P7P55D-E Premium brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details. True SATA 6Gb/s Suport Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to support the latest 1156 socket ...
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...for details. record. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 2-34 and 4-12 for details. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can easily perform ...system level up. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Refer to achieve world O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. This feature optimizes the power...
...for details. record. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 2-34 and 4-12 for details. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can easily perform ...system level up. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a side controller without interrupting ongoing work and games. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Refer to achieve world O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. This feature optimizes the power...
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... carried away by yourself. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. Built-in real-time. MemOK! Refer to the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to page...moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of a button to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . making temperatures cooler by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the...
... carried away by yourself. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. Built-in real-time. MemOK! Refer to the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to page...moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of a button to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . making temperatures cooler by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the...
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... it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the...
... it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5 DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the...
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...or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to select the language of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. The localized BIOS setup menu... update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
...or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to select the language of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. The localized BIOS setup menu... update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... socket and the socket contacts are not bent. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5
... socket and the socket contacts are not bent. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5
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... with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied...
... with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied...
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...a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 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 fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. 3.... Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
...a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 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 fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. 3.... Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
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... prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four...
... prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four...
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...Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain ...174; support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...
...Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain ...174; support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...
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... Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing Dimm(Bios... Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
... Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Timing Dimm(Bios... Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.