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... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate SSD ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Internal Base...
... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P7P55D Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate SSD ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - Internal Base...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and...
... stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P7P55D Premium 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and...
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... memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑...from the same vendor. • Due to DDR3-1333. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
... memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Profile feature in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑...from the same vendor. • Due to DDR3-1333. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-11 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
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...D9JNM (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 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • • Crucial ...-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...
...D9JNM (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 Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • • Crucial ...-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...
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...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (...(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)...
...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (...(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)...
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...8226; 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot... Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ...
...8226; 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 ••• 1.8 •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Patriot Patriot Patriot... Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ...
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... DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) 8-8-8-24(1600-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24(1601-9-9-9-24) DIMM socket Voltage support (...DS 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 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A...
... DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) 8-8-8-24(1600-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24(1601-9-9-9-24) DIMM socket Voltage support (...DS 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 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for ...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for ...
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for ...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for ...
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...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 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package ...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) ...
...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 N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package ...N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) ...
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...; 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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to...
...; 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 CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to...
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... about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of ...system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for successful ...
... about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of ...system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-25 function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for successful ...
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... 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB...
... 2* 4. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-27 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB...
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.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. In Standard IDE mode, you are set the Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 Marvell® 88SE9123 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables...
.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. In Standard IDE mode, you are set the Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-33 Marvell® 88SE9123 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables...
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... details. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-43 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from ...orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No ...
... details. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ASUS P7P55D Premium 2-43 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from ...orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No ...
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... instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to boot. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in case you to...
... instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to boot. ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in case you to...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P7P55DPM.ROM ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features.
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P7P55DPM.ROM ASUS P7P55D Premium P7P55DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features.
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... Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update...
... Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update...
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... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the...
... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the...
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...The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d...To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-7 Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You ...
...The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d...To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Premium 3-7 Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You ...