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... 1-26 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-26 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 POST 2-4 iii 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...
... 1-26 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-26 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 POST 2-4 iii 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...
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...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS...
...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS...
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... IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V increment - P7P55D LE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - Internal Base Clock tuning...
... IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V increment - P7P55D LE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - Internal Base Clock tuning...
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...P7P55D LE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 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 Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS...COM connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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 ...
...P7P55D LE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 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 Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS...COM connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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 ...
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... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. To use of memory, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel...
... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. To use of memory, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9 Profile feature in Channel A and Channel...
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...8226;• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB ...• • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...
...8226;• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB ...• • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...
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...of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(...9-9-9-24(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.
...of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(...9-9-9-24(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.
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... 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) ...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. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz...
... 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) ...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. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz...
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...) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 •• Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 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 Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • •...
...) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 •• Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 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 Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • •...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Apacer Crucial...8226; OCZ OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2BG SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Apacer Crucial...8226; OCZ OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2BG SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A...
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... DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of ...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •• 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 ••• 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20...
... DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of ...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •• 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 ••• 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20...
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... and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage.... Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage.... Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature...
...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature...
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.... • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings.... Press and hold the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the...
.... • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings.... Press and hold the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the...
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By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 3. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. If you ...
By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 3. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. If you ...
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... IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as... item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You ...
... IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as... item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the RAID manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You ...
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... Windows® applications before you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. c. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard...
... Windows® applications before you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. c. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard...
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...The ASUS Update utility is found. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D LE ...VER: 0212 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06/11/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Always update ...
...The ASUS Update utility is found. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D LE ...VER: 0212 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06/11/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Always update ...
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... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 To ensure system compatibility...
... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 To ensure system compatibility...
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... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this menu. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...(POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , ...
... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this menu. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...(POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , ...