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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D 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-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 2-3 2.2.3 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x P7P55D 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-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 2-3 2.2.3 ...
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... 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
... 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
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... Pitch BD192/24 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) VIA® VT1828S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™...; i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the...
... Pitch BD192/24 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) VIA® VT1828S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™...; i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the...
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P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - TurboV EVO - MemOK! - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment...
P7P55D EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control - TurboV EVO - MemOK! - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment...
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P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS... x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 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 connector Front ... 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...
P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS... x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (dark blue and gray) 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 connector Front ... 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...
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...™. This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to beginners. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts ...beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset ...
...™. This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to beginners. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts ...beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset ...
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... CPU can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of a button to determine failsafe settings that data is able to patch memory issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The technology is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P7P55D EVO...
... CPU can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of a button to determine failsafe settings that data is able to patch memory issues and get your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The technology is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P7P55D EVO...
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...to the motherboard. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Refer to page 2-24 for details. Refer to page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does... chassis front panel cables to date. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the...
...to the motherboard. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from CPU fan. Refer to page 2-24 for details. Refer to page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does... chassis front panel cables to date. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the...
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... designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the...
... designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. ASUS P7P55D EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the...
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... the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. PnP cap Chapter 2 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the... socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
... the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. PnP cap Chapter 2 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the... socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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..., and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it . ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-7 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre...
..., and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it . ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-7 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre...
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... and LGA1366 sockets in place. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the...to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. The LGA1156 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure...
... and LGA1366 sockets in place. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the...to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. The LGA1156 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure...
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... cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can... you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the...
... cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-9 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can... you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the...
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...the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333. The system maps the ...
...the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333. The system maps the ...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D 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 Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D 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 Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
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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)...8226;• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part 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)...8226;• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
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... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No.
... Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO 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 EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO 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 EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO 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* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2...
... support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2...
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...8226; 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 • • P7P55D 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 Gingle Part... • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A ...
...8226; 8-8-8-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 • • P7P55D 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 Gingle Part... • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 P7P55D EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A ...