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...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E 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 holes...
...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E 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 holes...
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... Turning off the computer 2-43 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 BIOS Updater 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9...Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 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 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 ...
... Turning off the computer 2-43 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 BIOS Updater 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9...Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 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 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 ...
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...ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority 3-18 3.5.10 OC Tuner 3-18 3.5.11 Start auto tuning 3-18 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control 3-18 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-20 3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew 3-20 3.5.15 CPU Voltage Mode 3-20 3.5.16 IMC Voltage 3-21 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage 3-21 3.5.18 CPU...3-22 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-22 3.5.22 Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.23 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-22 3.5.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Uncore Configuration 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-26 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-27 3.6.5 PCIPnP...
...ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority 3-18 3.5.10 OC Tuner 3-18 3.5.11 Start auto tuning 3-18 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control 3-18 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-20 3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew 3-20 3.5.15 CPU Voltage Mode 3-20 3.5.16 IMC Voltage 3-21 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage 3-21 3.5.18 CPU...3-22 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B 3-22 3.5.22 Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.23 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-22 3.5.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Uncore Configuration 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-26 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-27 3.6.5 PCIPnP...
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...LAN controller featuring AI NET2 NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue; Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. One slot at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s (black) 3 x PCI Express 2.0... SATA & PATA controller - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - P7P55D-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
...LAN controller featuring AI NET2 NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue; Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. One slot at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s (black) 3 x PCI Express 2.0... SATA & PATA controller - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots - P7P55D-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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... - T.Probe Technology for Ultra Performance - P7P55D-E specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS IO Level UP for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features - Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - vPCH: 36-step...
... - T.Probe Technology for Ultra Performance - P7P55D-E specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS IO Level UP for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features - Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - vPCH: 36-step...
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..., 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E...USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 7 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue from P55, black from JMB363) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector...
..., 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E...USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 7 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue from P55, black from JMB363) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector...
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... boost system performance. Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. P7P55D-E brings you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of your system memory to 500MB/... details. Flexible Multi-GPU solution, Your Weapon of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Users can flexibly switch between full-speed PCIe x16 mode for their graphics cards and IO ...
... boost system performance. Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. P7P55D-E brings you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of your system memory to 500MB/... details. Flexible Multi-GPU solution, Your Weapon of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Users can flexibly switch between full-speed PCIe x16 mode for their graphics cards and IO ...
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...CPU Level Up! The actual boot time is brought to the ASUS motherboards...ASUS 12+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate 0 to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU... at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS...Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase...
...CPU Level Up! The actual boot time is brought to the ASUS motherboards...ASUS 12+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate 0 to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU... at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS...Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase...
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...Refer to patch memory issues and get your favorite settings. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with easy ways to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power ...page 4-5 for components (which is able to page 2-24 for details. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Memory compatibility is A-OK! Any Memory ...
...Refer to patch memory issues and get your favorite settings. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with easy ways to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power ...page 4-5 for components (which is able to page 2-24 for details. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Memory compatibility is A-OK! Any Memory ...
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... does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent... damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if...
... does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent... damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if...
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...the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Load plate 4. Chapter 2 PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate ...is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift...
...the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Load plate 4. Chapter 2 PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate ...is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift...
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If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). ASUS P7P55D-E 2-7 B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ...7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load...
If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). ASUS P7P55D-E 2-7 B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ...7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load...
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...If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you install the heatsink and... match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.
...If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you install the heatsink and... match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.
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3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail...
3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7P55D-E 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail...
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...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. The system maps the total size of a higher... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - ASUS P7P55D-E 2-11 To use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...
...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. The system maps the total size of a higher... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - ASUS P7P55D-E 2-11 To use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E 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 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E 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 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA...
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...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...; •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...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...; •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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...; • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
...; • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
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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 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E 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 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E 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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...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat...Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D-E 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* ...
...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat...Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Chapter 2 P7P55D-E 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* ...