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Before you for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Premium motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ...only. Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are 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 ...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P7P55D Premium motherboard! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ...only. Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are 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 ...
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...easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with Auto Tuning! Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable...and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; record. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from...
...easily perform overclocking and operate the Turbo Key and EPU directly. Refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you with Auto Tuning! Express Gate SSD is an intelligent tool that provides you can achieve extreme yet stable...and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; record. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from...
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...making it convenient and easy to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to install. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and ...technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification"...
...making it convenient and easy to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to install. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and ...technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification"...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5
To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5
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... to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. If so, skip this step. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 Chapter 2 6.
... to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. If so, skip this step. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 Chapter 2 6.
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... the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two...
... the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two...
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... for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of the lower-sized...
... for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. For effective use of the lower-sized...
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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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... 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 ...-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 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 ...-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 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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...; • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No....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(...
...; • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No....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(...
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... is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2.
... is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to 2 unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2.
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... - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - - - ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. HD Audio - - - - - -
... - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - - - ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. HD Audio - - - - - -
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Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-23 Refer to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 ...
Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-23 Refer to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 ...
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...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the... latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set...
...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the... latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set...
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... next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 8. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45...
... next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 Clear CMOS switch 8. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45...
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Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-29
Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-29
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...(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. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-31 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or...
...(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. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-31 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or...
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... section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 3.
... section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 3.
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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 these connectors, then install the module to the ... CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-35 USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78;
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 these connectors, then install the module to the ... CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-35 USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78;