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...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 1-8 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.5 Expansion slot 1-... 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 ...
...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 1-8 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.5 Expansion slot 1-... 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 ...
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...Content Protection - P7P55D LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. *** Refer to 2 PATA...
...Content Protection - P7P55D LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. *** Refer to 2 PATA...
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... DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System...
... DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System...
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...less. Refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of accessing information ...memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D LE...
...less. Refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of accessing information ...memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D LE...
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... Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket...
... Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
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...has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If ...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings...
...has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If ...set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings...
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... XP, Vista is used . 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to display the submenu. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used . DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your storage devices. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time...
... XP, Vista is used . 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to display the submenu. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used . DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your storage devices. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time...
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.... SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Main BIOS ...Information BIOS Version : 0120 BIOS Build Date : 07/30/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2808MHz System Memory Usable Size : 4024MB 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
.... SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Main BIOS ...Information BIOS Version : 0120 BIOS Build Date : 07/30/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2808MHz System Memory Usable Size : 4024MB 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... 2.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only if you to [Auto]. DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module(s) for the system. Turbo mode allows processor cores to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The configuration options for the following sub-...item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 2.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set to set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Use the and...
... 2.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only if you to [Auto]. DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module(s) for the system. Turbo mode allows processor cores to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The configuration options for the following sub-...item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 2.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set to set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Use the and...
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... system unstable. 2.4.12 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.8V to 2.1V with a 0.10V interval. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore...
... system unstable. 2.4.12 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.8V to 2.1V with a 0.10V interval. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore...
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... that was previously overwritten by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 2.5.2 North Bridge Configuration The North...menu allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows ...
... that was previously overwritten by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 2.5.2 North Bridge Configuration The North...menu allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows ...
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Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD:Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ...BIOS information 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash ... Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to load....
Profile Utility V2.00b Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D LE VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD:Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ...BIOS information 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash ... Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to load....