Asus P7P55D manual

Motherboard P7P55D[...]

ii E4977 Second Edition August 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purcha[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii Safety information .......................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.6 Onboard switch ........................................................................................ 2-24 2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 2-25 2.8 Connectors ............................................................................................[...]

v Contents 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech .................................................. 3-15 3.5.6 Intel(R) T urboMode T ech .......................................................... 3-15 3.5.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode .............................................. 3-15 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency ............................................[...]

vi Contents 3.9.2 AI NET 2 .................................................................................... 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................................... 3-34 3.9.4 Express Gate ........................................................................... 3-35 3.10 Exit menu ....................[...]

vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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 a[...]

ix About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ?[...]

x Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press t[...]

xi P7P55D specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 156 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 Processors/ Core™ i5 processors Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® P55 Express Chipset Memory Dual channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support un[...]

xii (continued on the next page) P7P55D specications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Hybrid Processor – ASUS T urboV EVO - Auto T uning, TurboV , and Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Phase - T .Probe T echnology for Active Cooling - 12+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Hybrid OS – Express Gate ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS EPU AS[...]

xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D specications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SA T A connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector Fr[...]

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ASUS P7P55D 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P7P55D motherboard! 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 bel[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 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 cons[...]

ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor T urboV EVO Ultimate O.C. Processor The ultimate O.C. processor satises every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability . Turbo Key boosts performance with[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no more. MemOK! is the fastest memory booting solution today . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get[...]

ASUS P7P55D 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminate[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup men[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, suc[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-3 Chapter 2 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-38 2. LGA1 156 CPU Socket 2-5 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 4. DRAM overvoltage jumper (3-pin OV_DRAM) 2-26 5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) [...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 [...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-5 Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 156 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processor . 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. T o preven[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging t[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-7 Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer . Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets in[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA1 156 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 . If you buy a CPU s[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-9 Chapter 2 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable fro[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline 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 be[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) V oltage DIMM socke[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) V oltage DI MM s oc ke t s up po rt ( Op ti on al ) A* B* C* Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) V oltage DI MM so cke t su pp ort (O pt ion al ) A* B* C* A-DA TA AD31600E001GMU 30 72MB( Kit o f 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 -8- 8- 24(1 33[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) V oltage DI MM s ock et su ppor t ( Opti ona l) A* B* C* A-DA TA AD31600E001GMU 307 2MB (Ki t o f 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 -8 -8 -2 4(1 333 -9 -9- 9-[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz P7P55D Mother[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-17 Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz P7P55D Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) V oltage DIMM socket support (Op[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-19 Chapter 2 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in [...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subs ections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-21 Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 7 14 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other ca[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-23 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1/2 when usin[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.6 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may caus[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-25 Chapter 2 2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_DRAM) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. • Before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability , use the BIOS items rst to adjust the desired DRAM performance. Ensure your system functions we[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-27 Chapter 2 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 8. External SA T A port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. IEEE 1394a port 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 1 1. Audio I/O ports** 6. PS/2 keyboard[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING D[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-29 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-31 Chapter 2 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased s[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. Ther[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-33 Chapter 2 • T hese connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial A T A boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial A T A RAID set using these connectors, set the Congure SA T A as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Con[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. JMicron ® JMB363 Serial A T A connector (7-pin SA T A_E1) This connector is for the Serial A T A signal cable for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives.[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-35 Chapter 2 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB11 12, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connectio[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector . Doing so will damage th[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-37 Chapter 2 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (12 W max.) or a total of 1 A~4 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of eac[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully co[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-39 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector i[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. T o install the ASUS Q-Connector 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin denitions, and then match[...]

ASUS P7P55D 2-41 Chapter 2 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate t[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge pro[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most con[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From th e Main menu, cli ck the Utilit ies ta b, and then c lick In stall ASUS U pdate VX.X X. XX . 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS usi[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-3 Chapter 3 b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download, then click Next . Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Select Update BIOS from a le , then click Next .[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 P7P55D P7P55D.ROM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , then click Open . 3. Follow[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Chapter 3 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. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup T o en ter BIOS S etup a t st artup: • Pres s <Del ete> du ring t h[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-7 Chapter 3 Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most con[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 display[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-9 Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Y ou can also set the system time and date and BIOS language in this menu. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 3.4[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SA T A drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no SA T A drive is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SA T A device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] [...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-1 1 Chapter 3 3.4.2 Storage Conguration The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Conguration SATA Conguraton [Enhanced] Congure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Ti[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SA T A Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology . Congration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SA T A Port1–6 [XXXX] Displays t[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-13 Chapter 3 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you inst[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. D.O.C.P Ove[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-15 Chapter 3 3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 Intel(R) T urboMode T ech [Enabled] This item appears only if you set the CPU Ratio Setting [...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-59-8-6-20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [10 DRAM Clock] [1 1 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 D[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-17 Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [10 DRAM Clock] – [22 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRIT[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Offset V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. Offset Sign [-] This item appears only when you set the Offset V oltage item to a value other than [Auto[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-19 Chapter 3 Blue Y ellow Purple Red IMC V oltage 1.10000V– 1.16875V 1.17500V– 1.22500V 1.23125V– 1.30000V 1.30625V– 1.70000V DRAM V oltage 1.5000V– 1.5625V 1.5750V– 1.6250V 1.6375V– 1.6875V 1.7000V– 2.5000V CPU PLL V oltage 1.80V–1.90V 2.00V–2.10V N/A N/A 3.5.17 DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you [...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-21 Chapter 3 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 dif ferently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in ord[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in the processor package. A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) S[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-23 Chapter 3 HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Front Panel T ype [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 [HD Audio] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high-denition audio. Realtek LAN [En[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Support [Enabled] [Enab[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-25 Chapter 3 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Y es] When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS congures a[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. [S1 (POS) only] Sets the APCI suspend mode to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). [S3 only] Sets the APCI suspend mode to S3/STR (Suspend T o RAM). [Auto] The system automatically con[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-27 Chapter 3 3.7.6 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disalbed] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] PS/[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2 Spe[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-29 Chapter 3 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. [S[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-31 Chapter 3 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. [No Access] Prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] Allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] Allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and T ime. [Full Acc[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-33 Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Ente[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Current CMOS Restore CM[...]

ASUS P7P55D 3-35 Chapter 3 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS T imer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration th[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit &[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). A[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vita[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily . Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx . The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-5 Chapter 4 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 proles offer exible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI S[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power: • T urbo Mode • High Performance Mode Selecting Auto Mode will have the system shift modes a[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-7 Chapter 4 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. Noti[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. B. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Control settings window Conguration options Display panel and volume control Minimize button 4.3.6 VIA ® High Denition Audio utility The[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-9 Chapter 4 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV and T urbo Key —two powerful tools that allow you to overclock your system effectively and safely . Install ASUS T urboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the T urboV EVO is correctly installed, you wi[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 Using ASUS T urboV Auto T uning Mode The Auto T uning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the instructions below to let T urboV EVO detect and overclock your system. • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to 3 times. Please do not operate or manually r[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.4.3 Using ASUS T urbo Key ASUS T urbo Key allows the user to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. After the easy setup, T urbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games—with just one touch! If the T urboV EVO is correctly installed, you will nd the T urboV EVO ico[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® P55 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-13 Chapter 4 4.5.4 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1014 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel C[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID congur[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-15 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to sel ect. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. 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>. The a[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager o[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-17 Chapter 4 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy 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 oppy disk or a USB ash drive with the RAID driver . • The motherboard doe[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver for Windows ® XP 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver int[...]

ASUS P7P55D 4-19 Chapter 4 4. Click Details tab. The V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the le txtsetup.oem . 6. Double-click the le. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem le. 7. Use Notepad to open the le.[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_8R9R10RDOPCH] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the same line to both sections. The VID[...]

ASUS P7P55D 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi- graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, y[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout[...]

ASUS P7P55D 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the A TI ® [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Congure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX . 4. Click Apply , and then click OK to exit[...]