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... 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 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central...
... 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 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central...
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...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! Before you for the list of accessories. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord...
...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7P55D LE motherboard! Before you for the list of accessories. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord...
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... the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. ... socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon ...
... the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D LE Load lever A B Retention tab 1-3 To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. ... socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon ...
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... up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 3. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
... up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-7 3. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the ...B. Profile feature in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency. For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, ...section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9
... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the ...B. Profile feature in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with the same CAS latency. For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, ...section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-9
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... 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...8226;• •• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 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...
... 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...8226;• •• • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 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...
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P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.... SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(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 PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power ...
P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.... SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(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 PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power ...
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P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN Size ...8226; 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • 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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink...
P7P55D LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GX(XMP) KHX13000D3LLK2/2GXN Size ...8226; 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 •• • 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(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink...
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... SS N/A PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(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 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink ...Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) ...
... SS N/A PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(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 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink ...Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) ...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 SS/ DS Chip...N/A Heat-Sink Package 9 1.9 • • 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...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 SS/ DS Chip...N/A Heat-Sink Package 9 1.9 • • 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...
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...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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module ...
...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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-15 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1) module ...
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... panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module 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...
... panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module 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...
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... the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 USB1314) These connectors are for a serial... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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.
... the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-23 USB1314) These connectors are for a serial... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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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... 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 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 This...
... 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 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P7P55D LE 1-25 This...
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... in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. b. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. From the...
... in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. b. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. From the...
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...in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 2. ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. 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 an auto recovery tool...
...in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-3 2. ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. 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 an auto recovery tool...
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...; Select Item Enter Go to display the following items: PCH Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9
...; Select Item Enter Go to display the following items: PCH Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D LE 2-9
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... 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 Enables Full Power Mode to 500. The values range from 80 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3... BCLK Frequency item settings. 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 ...
... 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 Enables Full Power Mode to 500. The values range from 80 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3... BCLK Frequency item settings. 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 ...