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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
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... the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing...
... the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing...
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...-step DRAM bus voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS O.C. T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - 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 EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency...
...-step DRAM bus voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS O.C. T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - 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 EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency...
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... up. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 2-34 and 4-11 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to page 4-9 for Best Performance The groundbreaking... and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a...
... up. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to page 2-34 and 4-11 for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with quick access to page 4-9 for Best Performance The groundbreaking... and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in realtime. TurboV Remote Versatile, Real-time O.C. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on a...
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... current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which ...improve your system up to date. making temperatures cooler by ASUS. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Memory compatibility is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. MemOK! Doing so may bend...
... current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which ...improve your system up to date. making temperatures cooler by ASUS. Built-in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Memory compatibility is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. MemOK! Doing so may bend...
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...motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 DTS DTS Surround Sensation 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 may...-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to page 2-41 for details.
...motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 DTS DTS Surround Sensation 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 may...-tune the performance without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to page 2-41 for details.
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...utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an... additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language ...
...utility. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an... additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language ...
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...usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of accessing information from the... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This...
...usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of accessing information from the... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This...
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... OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of up to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Refer to DDR3-1333. Double-sided DIMM support: • ...Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3...
... OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN 2GB(Kit of up to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Refer to DDR3-1333. Double-sided DIMM support: • ...Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3...
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... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The switch also lights up the system. Power-on switch...
... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The switch also lights up the system. Power-on switch...
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...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A messgae ... switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A messgae ... switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
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LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. IEEE 1394a port 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs ... port definitions. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11...
LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. IEEE 1394a port 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs ... port definitions. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11...
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...8226; Refer to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to install the TurboV... Remote driver from the motherboard support DVD. TurboV Remote allows you to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for the bundled TurboV Remote. Chapter 2 The TPM module is for related software details. 2-34 Chapter 2:...
...8226; Refer to turn on/off the computer, adjust EPU modes and system bus speed, and launch Turbo Key profiles for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • When removing TurboV Remote, firmly hold the connector to install the TurboV... Remote driver from the motherboard support DVD. TurboV Remote allows you to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for the bundled TurboV Remote. Chapter 2 The TPM module is for related software details. 2-34 Chapter 2:...
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...on the screen during the system bootup and requests you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the ... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. We recommend ...
...on the screen during the system bootup and requests you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the ... Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. We recommend ...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...Current IMC Voltage [ 1.109V] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Tuner BCLK. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to... individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
...Current IMC Voltage [ 1.109V] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Tuner BCLK. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to... individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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... to select a DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core... Clock and BCLK Frequency. mode supported by the operating system. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. The valid value ranges differently ...
... to select a DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core... Clock and BCLK Frequency. mode supported by the operating system. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. The valid value ranges differently ...
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... DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. The values range from 100 to set the DRAM timing control features. Profile feature in this happens, revert to the... operating frequency. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options for details. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the PCIE frequency. The following items vary �d�...
... DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. The values range from 100 to set the DRAM timing control features. Profile feature in this happens, revert to the... operating frequency. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The configuration options for details. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the PCIE frequency. The following items vary �d�...
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... keys to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. You may help enhancing BCLK... overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using...
... keys to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. You may help enhancing BCLK... overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using...
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...90000V 1.7000V- 2.5000V N/A 3.5.16 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ... 3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled]...
...90000V 1.7000V- 2.5000V N/A 3.5.16 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ... 3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled]...