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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
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...Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up ...™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel...
...Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up ...™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel...
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... - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
... - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
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P7P55D Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P7P55D Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (... 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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... 2-10 for details. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features...
... 2-10 for details. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features...
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...enhance the overclocking capability. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the Best Quality Component for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and ... also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate SSD Instant Online! Refer to page 4-9 for details. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Even O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 4-...
...enhance the overclocking capability. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the Best Quality Component for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and ... also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate SSD Instant Online! Refer to page 4-9 for details. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Even O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 4-...
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...to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the incoming audio stream while recording. Refer to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 In addition to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate... virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to ...
...to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the incoming audio stream while recording. Refer to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 In addition to effortless fine-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate... virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to ...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is released from the retention tab. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard.... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before ...
... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is released from the retention tab. Chapter 2 2. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard.... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before ...
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... the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material...
... the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect ...
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect ...
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... and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of accessing information from the same vendor. • ... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
... and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of accessing information from the same vendor. • ... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
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...1333-9-9-9-24) Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand...
...1333-9-9-9-24) Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...-BE 7 • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand...
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... DS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ... 7-7-7-20(1066-8-7-7-20) (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
... DS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ... 7-7-7-20(1066-8-7-7-20) (1066-7-7-7-20) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium 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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...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part...
...;• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part...
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... 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PQI Part No...N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-15 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:...
... 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued) Vendor Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PQI Part No...N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-15 Size A-DATA AD31600E001GMU A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9(XMP)Ver1.1 CORSAIR BoxP/N:...
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...1800-9-9-9-27 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) 2GB(Kit of...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS...
...1800-9-9-9-27 1.65 • • 8 • • 8 1.9 • • 8 • • 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/2GN(EPP) 2GB(Kit of...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS...
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...-8-8-8-24) 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer... 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-17
...-8-8-8-24) 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer... 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-17