Asus P7P55D-E PREMIUM User Manual

Asus P7P55D-E PREMIUM Manual

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    Motherboard P7P55D-E Premium
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    ...viii About this guide...ix P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid
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    3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10
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    Contents 3.5.8. DRAM Timing Control 3-17 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-19 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew 3-19 27 3.6.6 Intel VT-d 3-27 3.6.7 T.Probe 3-27 3.7 Power menu 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-28
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    in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation
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    Contents 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 Installing the device drivers 5-5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 vii
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    operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated
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    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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset
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    P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO: - Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS Hybrid Phase: - T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling - Hybrid 32+3
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    switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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    User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield
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    page 2-22 for details. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P7P55D-E Premium 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
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    . 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate SSD Instant Online! Instant Fun! Express Gate SSD 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 3-38 and 4-7 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3
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    memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Refer to page 4-6 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS flexible controls of fan speed to
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    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 P7P55D-E Premium 1-5
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    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
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    Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. LGA1156 CPU Socket 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan 40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [gray]) 11. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 34 2-36 2-38 2-35 2-38 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-3
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    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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Load lever
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    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 Chapter 2 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit
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    the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7
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    buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 . Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the
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    motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    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
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    . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 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 Premium 2-11
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    Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink
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    Chapter 2 P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS -CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •••
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    Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors
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    Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard 20) 1.65 ••• DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15
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    of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 1.9 1.9 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31625MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part
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    support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR32000MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-17
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    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. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner
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    do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    - - - - LAN_2 - - - shared - - - - SATA controller - - - - - shared - - Marvell SATA Controller - shared - - - - - - Onboard ATA controller - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-21
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    such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI
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    sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-39 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Refer to page 2-37 for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-23
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    you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The
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    load 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. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before the computer and set the switch back to its default position. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The
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    . Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27
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    LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 10-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In
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    Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-29
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    Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Connect to 9.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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. Chapter 2 Single Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-31
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    motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial 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
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    . • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial 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 Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode
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    cable will be broken. • 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 and 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utlity-TurboV EVO for related software details. 2-34 Chapter
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    chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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
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    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 the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
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    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. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-37
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    I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio
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    power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-39
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    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System power the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-41
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    way to locate the root problem within a second. You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section 3.8.2 Boot Setting Configuration for details. 2. ID LEDs The ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink provide an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. Chapter 2 You may disable
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    seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-43
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    Chapter 2 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard
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    Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
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    . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P7P55DEP.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Premium P7P55DEP Ensure
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    Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Premium VER: 0202 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive
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    BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Premium VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual
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    the available options using the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 3.3.1 BIOS overclocking ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-9
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    highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting -up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support
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    > to display the SATA device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-11
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    this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive ) if the device supports this mode, and at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to the SATA controller to combine PCI bus as fewer transactions are
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    ]. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-13
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    specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0204 BIOS Build Date : 07/24/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0027 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed
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    . Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15
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    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. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when
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    you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-5-16 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17
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    options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [8 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [10 DRAM Clock] - [22 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19
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    the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V supported only if the OV_DRAM switch is enabled. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported for details. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V
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    . CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21
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    shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU Frequency :2.13GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB
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    specific speed Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] This item appears only when you install a CPU that supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Only one thread per activated CPU core is enabled. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    (TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function
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    to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-25
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    Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs Options Disabled Enabled USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] The USB Devices
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    NO: lets the BIOS configure all the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. 3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the T.Probe function. Enables the T.Probe function that detects and equalizes the temperature of vCore power components. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    mode to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). [Auto] The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode. 3.7.2 BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications
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    3.7.6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    is��n�o��t�c�o��n�n�e��c�te��d��to��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan
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    ] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-31
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    American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items , press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the
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    Message Display POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the device POST sequence. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-33
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    supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message Password Uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : ] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-35
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    configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ID LED [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Enabled
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    single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair
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    enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time
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    than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
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    Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary 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. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application 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 Premium
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    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 window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed
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    fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-5
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    4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching 6 Engine After installing EPU-6 Engine from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by double-clicking the 6 Engine tray
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    during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. in the • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-7
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    . Follow the installation wizard to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the Windows notification area. Click on the icon to display the VIA
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    during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. 2. Set the T.Probe item in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] 3. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of BIOS settings Using ASUS T.Probe Click the T.Probe
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    allow you to overclock your system effectively. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification area. Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel
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    varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). • The auto-tuning function overclocks your system settings. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-11
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    Windows notification area. Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to the Turbo Key interface. Configuring ASUS Key function. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key (with TurboV Remote installed) Chapter 4 1 2 1. If your motherboard comes with a bundled
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    The motherboard comes with the Intel® P55 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before
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    4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility To enter the Intel
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    BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1014 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-15
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    select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-17 Chapter 4
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    >. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive
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    select Manage from the pop-up window. 3. 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-19
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    Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. Chapter
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    \VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-21
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    Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    card into the 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. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-1
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    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 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology
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    In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 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 1 the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-3
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    • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
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    card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista
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    Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. 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 Premium 5-7
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    Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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