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Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Refer to page 2-41 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-33 for details. 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 menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor	17
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Phase	17
1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS	17
1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	28
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	29
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	39
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	39
2.5 Expansion slots	40
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	40
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	40
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	41
2.5.4 PCI slots	42
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)	42
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	42
2.6 Onboard switches	44
2.7 Connectors	47
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	47
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	48
2.7.3 Internal connectors	51
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	61
2.8 Onboard LEDs	62
2.9 Starting up for the first time	63
2.10 Turning off the computer	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Knowing BIOS	65
3.2 Updating BIOS	65
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	66
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	68
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	69
3.3 BIOS setup program	70
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	70
3.3.2 Menu bar	70
3.3.3 Navigation keys	71
3.3.4 Menu items	71
3.3.5 Submenu items	71
3.3.6 Configuration fields	71
3.3.7 Pop-up window	71
3.3.8 Scroll bar	71
3.3.9 General help	71
3.4 Main menu	72
3.4.1 SATA 1-6	72
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	74
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	74
3.4.4 System Information	75
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	76
3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility	76
3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance]	76
3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	77
3.5.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	77
3.5.5 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	78
3.5.6 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	78
3.5.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	78
3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.9. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	78
3.5.10 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	80
3.5.11 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	80
3.5.12 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	80
3.5.13 IMC Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.14 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.16 PCH Voltage [Auto]	82
3.5.17 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.19 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	82
3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.5.21 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.6 Advanced menu	83
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	83
3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration	85
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	86
3.6.4 USB Configuration	87
3.6.5 PCIPnP	88
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	88
3.7 Power menu	89
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	89
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	89
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	89
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	89
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	89
3.7.6 APM Configuration	90
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	91
3.8 Boot menu	93
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	93
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	94
3.8.3 Security	95
3.9 Tools menu	97
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	97
3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration	98
3.9.3 AI NET 2	100
3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2	100
3.9.5 Express Gate [Auto]	100
3.9.6 ID LED [Enabled]	100
3.10 Exit menu	101
Chapter 4: Software support	103
4.1 Installing an operating system	103
4.2 Support DVD information	103
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	103
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	104
4.3 Software information	105
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	105
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	106
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	107
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	108
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate	109
4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	110
4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert	111
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO	112
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	112
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	113
4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key	114
4.5 RAID configurations	115
4.5.1 RAID definitions	115
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	116
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	116
4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	116
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	120
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	120
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	120
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	121
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	121
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	125
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	125
5.1.1 Requirements	125
5.1.2 Before you begin	125
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	126
5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	127
5.1.5 Installing the device drivers	128
5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	128
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	130
5.2.1 Requirements	130
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	130
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	131

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

ASUS Q-Connector

Make connection quick and accurate!

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables

in one easy step with one complete module. This unique module eliminates the trouble

of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Refer to

page 2-41 for details.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB ﬂash drive before entering the OS

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update

BIOS from a USB ﬂash drive before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in

a few clicks without preparing an additional ﬂoppy diskette or using an OS-based ﬂash

utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details.

ASUS O.C. Proﬁle

Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings

Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features

the ASUS O.C. Proﬁle that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS

settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate ﬁle, giving users

freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-33

for details.

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 menu helps you conﬁgure your system easier and faster.