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3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner limit Value Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency [Good Performance] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Press ENTER to run the utility to Tuner BCLK. DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Offset Voltage [Auto] Current CPU Core Voltage [ 1.048V] IMC Voltage [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items: Current IMC Voltage [ 1.109V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.500V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Current CPU PLL Voltage [ 1.800V] PCH Voltage [Auto] Current PCH Voltage [ 1.040V] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 OC Tuner Utility Press the key to start automatic system overclocking. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result. DO NOT shut down the power before the auto-adjustment completes. 3.5.2 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance] Set an auto-adjustment limit value for OC Tuner Utility. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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 3: BIOS setup

Chapter 3

3.5

Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to conﬁgure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ﬁeld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conﬁguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display the following items:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

Press ENTER to run the

utility to Tuner BCLK.

←→

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

Conﬁgure System Performance Settings

OC Tuner Utility

OC Tuner limit Value

[Good Performance]

Ai Overclock Tuner

[Auto]

CPU Ratio Setting

[Auto]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech

[Enabled]

Intel(R) TurboMode Tech

[Enabled]

Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode

[Auto]

DRAM Frequency

[Auto]

DRAM Timing Control

CPU Differential Amplitude

[Auto]

CPU Clock Skew

[Auto]

******* Please key in numbers directly! *******

CPU Voltage Mode

[Offset]

Offset Voltage

[Auto]

Current CPU Core Voltage

[ 1.048V]

IMC Voltage

[Auto]

Current IMC Voltage

[ 1.109V]

DRAM Voltage

[Auto]

Current DRAM Voltage

[ 1.500V]

CPU PLL Voltage

[Auto]

Current CPU PLL Voltage

[ 1.800V]

PCH Voltage

[Auto]

Current PCH Voltage

[ 1.040V]

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA

[Auto]

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA

[Auto]

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB

[Auto]

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB

[Auto]

***********************************************

Load-Line Calibration

[Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

PCIE Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

3.5.1

OC Tuner Utility

Press the <ENTER> key to start automatic system overclocking. The OC Tuner Utility

automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking

result. DO NOT shut down the power before the auto-adjustment completes.

3.5.2

OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance]

Set an auto-adjustment limit value for OC Tuner Utility.

Conﬁguration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance]