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...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 direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
...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 direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...
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... 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Premium motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
... 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Premium motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Choice! P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced ...the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 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...
Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Choice! P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced ...the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 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...
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...tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to page 4-10 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 temperature ... to page 4-9 for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis loss and 100...
...tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to page 4-10 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 temperature ... to page 4-9 for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Processor The ultimate O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. Turbo Key boosts performance with lower hysteresis loss and 100...
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...speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 In addition to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and...UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time,...
...speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 In addition to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and...UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time,...
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... power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching 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
... power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching 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
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... it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™... if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
... it is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™... if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and...
Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and...
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...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-...32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For effective use DIMMs of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the following: -
...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-...32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For effective use DIMMs of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the following: -
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...-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. 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...
...-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. 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...
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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. ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-... SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB 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 2GB DS Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 2GB DS...
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. ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-... SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB 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 2GB DS Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 2GB DS...
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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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AD31600E001GMU ...) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AD31600E001GMU ...) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
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... 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 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....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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor 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 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....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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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...1.9 1.9 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 Chip Brand Chip...2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot...
...1.9 1.9 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 Chip Brand Chip...2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot...
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...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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D 6GB(...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer ...
...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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9D 6GB(...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer ...
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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 Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1)...inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of ...
...;• 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 Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one (1)...inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of ...
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Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that...
Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that...
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... devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard ATA controller - - ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - LAN_2 - - - SATA controller - - - - - shared - - PCI_2 - shared - - - -...Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - ...
... devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard ATA controller - - ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - LAN_2 - - - SATA controller - - - - - shared - - PCI_2 - shared - - - -...Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - ...
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... running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-37 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-23 Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX...
... running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-37 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-23 Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX...