Asus P7P55D-E DELUXE User Manual

Asus P7P55D-E DELUXE User Manual

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  • Page 1 P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices viii Safety information ...................... ix About this guide ......................x P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ............xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ....................1-1 Package contents..................1-1 Special features..................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights................ 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor ........1-3 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Knowing BIOS .................... 3-1 Updating BIOS .................... 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility..............3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............... 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..............3-6 BIOS setup program .................. 3-9 3.3.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.5.8 QPI Frequency ................. 3-18 3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority ............3-18 3.5.10 OC Tuner................... 3-18 3.5.11 Start auto tuning ................ 3-18 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control ............... 3-18 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude ............3-20 3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew ..............3-20 3.5.15...
  • Page 6 Contents 3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-37 3.9.2 AI NET 2 ..................3-38 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..............3-38 3.9.4 Express Gate ................3-39 3.9.5 ID LED ..................3-39 3.10 Exit menu ....................3-40 Chapter 4: Software support Installing an operating system ..............4-1 Support DVD information ................
  • Page 7 Contents NVIDIA SLI™ technology ................. 5-4 ® 5.2.1 Requirements ................5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ........5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers ............5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI™ technology ........5-5 ®...
  • Page 8: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
  • Page 12: P7P55D-E Deluxe Specifications Summary

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8...
  • Page 13 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment...
  • Page 14 P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 16: Special Features

    Refer to page 2-23 for details. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P7P55D-E Deluxe brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel P55 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in ®...
  • Page 17: Asus Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor

    ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS Express Gate 0 to Internet in seconds! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows OS. Refer to page 3-39 and 4-7 for ®...
  • Page 18: Asus Exclusive Features

    ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components...
  • Page 19 With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Onboard Switch...
  • Page 20: Asus Mylogo2

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 23: Layout Contents

    2-25 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-37 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-36 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-39 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-39 TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) 2-35 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 24: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 26 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then CPU notches...
  • Page 27 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 30: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
  • Page 31: Memory Configurations

    3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory 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-E Deluxe 2-11...
  • Page 32 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz DIMM socket Chip Timing support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand Lable(Bios) G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •...
  • Page 33 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz DIMM socket Chip Timing support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand Dimm(Bios) Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 • • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS Heat-Sink Package 7-8-7-20(1066-8-8-8-20) 1.65...
  • Page 34 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz DIMM socket support Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage (Optional) Brand Dimm(Bios) BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF CORSAIR 4GB(2x2GB) DS Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.80 • •...
  • Page 35 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz DIMM socket support Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage (Optional) Brand Dimm(Bios) A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2x1GB) Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • •...
  • Page 36 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz DIMM socket support Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage (Optional) Brand Lable(Bios) A-DATA AD31600G001GMU Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 • A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2x1GB) Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85...
  • Page 37 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz DIMM socket support Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage (Optional) Brand Dimm(Bios) A-DATA AD3133301GOU SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (1333-9-9-9-24) • • •...
  • Page 38 P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) DIMM socket support Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage (Optional) Brand Dimm(Bios) SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) • •...
  • Page 39 Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333.
  • Page 40: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward.
  • Page 41: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-21...
  • Page 42: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Reserved System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Numeric Data Processor...
  • Page 43: Pci Slots

    PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) PCI slot 1 PCI Express x1_2 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, single at x16 or dual at x8 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-23...
  • Page 44 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. •...
  • Page 45: Onboard Switches

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25...
  • Page 46 BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 47: Cpu / Imc / Dram Overvoltage Setting Switches (Ov_Dram; Ov_Imc; Ov_Cpu)

    According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27...
  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4.
  • Page 49: Audio I/O Connections

    Orange – – Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Black – Side Speaker Side Speaker Gray – – – 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-29...
  • Page 50 Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 51 Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Connect to 9.1-channel Speakers ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-31...
  • Page 52: Internal Connectors

    2.7.3 Internal connectors IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
  • Page 53: Intel ® P55 Serial Ata Connectors (7-Pin Sata 1-6)

    ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP2 or later versions. ® When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. • Refer to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-33...
  • Page 54: Marvell Serial Ata 6.0 Gb/S Connectors (7-Pin Sata_6G_1/2 [Gray])

    Marvell Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [gray]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors. •...
  • Page 55 • Ensure to install the TurboV Remote driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. Refer to section 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine for related software details. • ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35...
  • Page 56: Usb Connectors (10-1 Pin Usb910, Usb1112, Usb1314)

    Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 57: Ieee 1394A Port Connector (10-1 Pin Ie1394_2)

    This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-37...
  • Page 58 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 59: Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 Pin Aafp)

    Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-39...
  • Page 60 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
  • Page 61: System Panel Connector

    Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-41...
  • Page 62: Asus Q-Connector (System Panel)

    2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels.
  • Page 63: Onboard Leds

    Configuration for details. ID LEDs The ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink provide an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. You may disable the ID LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section 3.9.5 ID LED for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-43...
  • Page 64: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
  • Page 66: Asus Update Utility

    3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 67 Auto Select. Click Next. Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
  • Page 68: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com.
  • Page 69: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 70: Asus Bios Updater

    3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 71 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe BOARD: Unknown VER: 0209 VER: Unknown DATE: 07/28/2009 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 72 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe BOARD: Unknown VER: 0209 VER: Unknown DATE: 07/28/2009...
  • Page 73: Bios Setup Program

    For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 74: Navigation Keys

    3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
  • Page 75: Main Menu

    The BIOS automatically detects the values of the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-11...
  • Page 76 Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no SATA drive is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
  • Page 77: Storage Configuration

    AHCI Settings Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-13...
  • Page 78: System Information

    SATA Port1–6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type SATA Port1 of devices connected Device :Not Detected to the system. SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 79: Ai Tweaker Menu

    [Auto] want to adjust more, DRAM Frequency [Auto] set Ai Overclock Tuner QPI Frequency [Auto] to Manual after you ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] select a CPU level. OC Tuner [Turbo Profile] Select Screen ←→ Start auto tuning Select Item ↑↓...
  • Page 80: Ai Overclock Tuner

    D.O.C.P. D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel CPU spec, use this ASUS ® exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function.
  • Page 81: Cpu Ratio Setting

    2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17...
  • Page 82: Qpi Frequency

    [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). Other 3rd party OC utilities may not be full-functioned. [3rd Party Utility] Prioritizes 3rd party OC utilities (IXTU, SetFS, etc.). ASUS utilities can’t be launched. 3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM.
  • Page 83 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-19...
  • Page 84: Cpu Differential Amplitude

    DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] –...
  • Page 85: Imc Voltage

    Refer to the table on the next page for details. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-21...
  • Page 86: Dram Data Ref Voltage On Cha/B

    Blue Yellow Purple 1.10000V– 1.17500V– 1.23125V– 1.30625V– IMC Voltage 1.16875V 1.22500V 1.30000V 1.90000V 1.5000V– 1.5750V– 1.6375V– 1.7000V– DRAM Voltage 1.5625V 1.6250V 1.6875V 2.5000V 1.8000V– 1.8750V– 1.9375- CPU PLL Voltage 2.0000V 1.8625V 1.9250V 1.9875 1.0500V- 1.2000V 1.3125V 1.4625V- PCH Voltage 1.1875V 1.3000V 1.4500V 2.0000V...
  • Page 87: Advanced Menu

    Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-23...
  • Page 88 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function.
  • Page 89: Uncore Configuration

    PCI devices to be remapped above the total physical memory. Fast MRC [Disabled] [Enabled] While cold booting, MRC directly restores memory data from valid NVRAM without hardware training. [Disabled] The cold booting with memory detection and hardware training. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-25...
  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Options HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Enabled Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] Disabled LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Realtek LAN2 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] J-Micron SATA/PATA Controller [IDE Mode] Serial Port1 Address...
  • Page 91: Usb Configuration

    USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-27...
  • Page 92: Pcipnp

    3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: lets the BIOS configure all the WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 93: Power Menu

    Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-29...
  • Page 94: Apm Configuration

    3.7.6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] restart the system Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] after AC power loss. Power On By External Modems [Disalbed] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]...
  • Page 95: Hardware Monitor

    CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-31...
  • Page 96 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ®...
  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.
  • Page 99: Security

    (RTC) RAM. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-35...
  • Page 100 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
  • Page 101: Tools Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] ID LED [Enabled] Select Screen ←→...
  • Page 102: Ai Net 2

    3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.
  • Page 103: Express Gate

    3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen...
  • Page 104: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options...
  • Page 105: Chapter 4: Software Support

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 106: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. ® Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.
  • Page 107: Software Information

    Launching PC Probe II Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears.
  • Page 108: Asus Ai Suite

    Launching AI Suite Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. The AI Suite icon appears in the Windows notification area.
  • Page 109: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
  • Page 110: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power: Turbo Mode • Medium Power Saving Mode •...
  • Page 111: Asus Express Gate

    4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.
  • Page 112: Asus T.probe

    Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Before using ASUS T.Probe You have to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T.Probe. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Set the T.Probe item in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] Save BIOS settings and restart the computer.
  • Page 113: Via ® High Definition Audio Utility

    VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Display panel and volume control Minimize button Configuration options Control settings window Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 114: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) allows easy overclocking for your system. To use ® IXTU, first set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority item in the Ai Tweaker BIOS menu to [3rd Party Utility] and install IXTU from the motherboard support DVD.
  • Page 115: Raid Configurations

    You can also combine two RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-11...
  • Page 116: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
  • Page 117: Creating A Raid Volume

    ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-13...
  • Page 118 Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 119 From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-15...
  • Page 120: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows XP operating system ® on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista or later operating ® systems, use either a floppy disk or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver.
  • Page 121: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    Manage from the pop-up window. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-17...
  • Page 122 Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Use Notepad to open the file.
  • Page 123 = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3A22&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_8R9R10RDOPCH] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3A22&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. Save and exit the file. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-19...
  • Page 124 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 125: Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 126: Installing The Device Drivers

    Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Goldfingers CrossFireX bridge (bundled with graphics cards) Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.
  • Page 127: Enabling The Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 128: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    NVIDIA SLI™ technology ® The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that ® allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 129 You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop ® and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 130 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 131 Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
  • Page 132 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...

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