User Manual
Page 1
P7P55D LE Motherboard
P7P55D LE Motherboard
User Manual
Page 3
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7P55D LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview...26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup after ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7P55D LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview...26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-4 Entering BIOS Setup after ...
User Manual
Page 13
... for the list of accessories. If any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the... onboard LED. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a ...
... for the list of accessories. If any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the... onboard LED. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a ...
User Manual
Page 15
...a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 /... of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap ...
...a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 /... of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap ...
User Manual
Page 19
... fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
... fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
User Manual
Page 21
...Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the following: - Profile feature in ...
...Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of the following: - Profile feature in ...
User Manual
Page 22
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip ...
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer...24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip ...
User Manual
Page 23
...) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot...24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D LE 1-11 P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ...
...) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot...24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D LE 1-11 P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip ...
User Manual
Page 24
...1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2...65 •• • 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(...
...1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2...65 •• • 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • 1066-8-8-8-20 •• • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(...
User Manual
Page 25
...8 • 8 1.9 •• 8 •• • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend ...ASUS P7P55D LE 1-13 DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard...
...8 • 8 1.9 •• 8 •• • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend ...ASUS P7P55D LE 1-13 DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard...
User Manual
Page 26
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit ...9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 Voltage 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) ...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit ...9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 Voltage 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) ...
User Manual
Page 27
...8226;• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for one pair of up to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz... • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS ...
...8226;• 9 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for one pair of up to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz... • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS ...
User Manual
Page 33
... audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for Serial ATA hard... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21
... audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for Serial ATA hard... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21
User Manual
Page 35
.... USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB)...
.... USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB)...
User Manual
Page 37
... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin...
... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin...
User Manual
Page 39
... ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
... ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
User Manual
Page 41
... to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
User Manual
Page 47
ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode ... to run the utility to display the following items: PCH Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. Scroll down to Tuner BCLK. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread...
ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode ... to run the utility to display the following items: PCH Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. Scroll down to Tuner BCLK. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread...
User Manual
Page 49
... set the PCI Express frequency. The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-60-8-5-20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following two items appear only when you to ...following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7P55D LE 2-11 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.7 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to ensure the best ...
... set the PCI Express frequency. The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-60-8-5-20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following two items appear only when you to ...following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7P55D LE 2-11 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.7 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to ensure the best ...
