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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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... DIMM per channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE...
... DIMM per channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7P55D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE...
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..., DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii
..., DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii
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... 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. xiii P7P55D Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors...
... 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. xiii P7P55D Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors...
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... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host...
... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host...
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... of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 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... Intel® Lynnfield processor is in the world. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the European ...
... of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 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... Intel® Lynnfield processor is in the world. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. P7P55D Premium brings you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the European ...
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...achieve a total system level up. Hybrid 32+3 phase power design, 32-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 record. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to run at lower temperatures and extending ...stability testing. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. Instant Fun! Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with lower hysteresis...
...achieve a total system level up. Hybrid 32+3 phase power design, 32-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-3 record. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to run at lower temperatures and extending ...stability testing. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. Instant Fun! Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with lower hysteresis...
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...without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 Refer to page 2-41 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other... through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. In addition to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound,...
...without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 Refer to page 2-41 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other... through the most common PC audio setups-your DIY experience. In addition to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound,...
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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 ...
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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... mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket...you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard...
... mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Premium Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket...you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard...
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.... 7. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that...
.... 7. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). If so, skip this step. Chapter 2 6. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-7 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that...
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... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU...
... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU...
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full ... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full ... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
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...EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support ...Elixir N2CB1G80AN-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.
...EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS A-DATA A-DATA N/A ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA ELPIDA Apacer ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MICRON MICRON NA ELPIDA Chip 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support ...Elixir N2CB1G80AN-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.
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued)... 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-...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
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued)... 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-...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
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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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink ... 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Silicon Power PVT33G1333ELK PVS34G1333ELK...
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. Timing Lable(Bios) Heat-Sink ... 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Silicon Power PVT33G1333ELK PVS34G1333ELK...
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... 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 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. SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS ...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 ...
... 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 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. SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS ...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 ...
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... B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2...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 Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Size...
... B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2...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 Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Size...
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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 ...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 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of ...
...• • • • • • • • 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 ...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 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of ...