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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you start installing the...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you start installing the...
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... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect... damage is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect... damage is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
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... the retention knob (C). DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-5 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. 6. If...
... the retention knob (C). DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. B A C 8. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-5 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. 6. If...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up ...
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up ...
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... memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...
... memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...
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...XMP) 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 ...65 • • • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D LE 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No...
...XMP) 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 ...65 • • • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D LE 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D LE 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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... Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• ASUS P7P55D LE 1-13 DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink ... 1.65 • • 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 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS ...
... Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• ASUS P7P55D LE 1-13 DIMM socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink ... 1.65 • • 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 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS ...
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... two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No... subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15
... two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No... subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15
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...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process...
...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D LE 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 8-channel audio ports. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connect to the...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P7P55D LE 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 8-channel audio ports. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connect to the...
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...]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD...
...]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD...
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... of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB... connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. 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 the system chassis. ...
... of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB... connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. 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 the system chassis. ...
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 JMicron® JMB361 IDE Connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [Blue]) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 JMicron® JMB361 IDE Connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [Blue]) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers...
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... site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, then click Next. Select Update ...traffic, or click Auto elect. c. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2....
... site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, then click Next. Select Update ...traffic, or click Auto elect. c. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2....
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... website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the USB port. 3. 2. DO NOT shut down ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The BIOS file in...
... website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the USB port. 3. 2. DO NOT shut down ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The BIOS file in...
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... to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to the device occurs in the system. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-5 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD...
... to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to the device occurs in the system. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-5 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD...
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... Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-7 Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from...
... Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-7 Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from...
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... you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9 DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Offset Voltage [Auto] IMC Voltage...
... you installed on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9 DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Offset Voltage [Auto] IMC Voltage...
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... adjust the PCIE frequency. The 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 PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 500. Use the and keys to become unstable! The values range from 80 to adjust the Internal Base...
... adjust the PCIE frequency. The 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 PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 500. Use the and keys to become unstable! The values range from 80 to adjust the Internal Base...
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... to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-13
... to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-13
