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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 eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins! Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"-making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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 P7P55D Premium 1-5

Section	Page
P7P55D Premium specifications summary	11
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 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	76
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	77
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	77
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	77
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	78
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.8. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	78
3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	80
3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	80
3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	80
3.5.12 IMC Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	82
3.5.16 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.17 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.18 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	82
3.5.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.5.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.6 Advanced menu	83
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	83
3.6.2 Uncore 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
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	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 AI NET 2	98
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	98
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	99
3.9.5 ID LED [Enabled]	99
3.10 Exit menu	100
Chapter 4: Software support	101
4.1 Installing an operating system	101
4.2 Support DVD information	101
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	101
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	102
4.3 Software information	103
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	103
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	104
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	105
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	106
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD	107
4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	108
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO	109
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	109
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	110
4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key	111
4.5 RAID configurations	112
4.5.1 RAID definitions	112
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	113
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	113
4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	113
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	117
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	117
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	117
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	118
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	118
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	121
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	121
5.1.1 Requirements	121
5.1.2 Before you begin	121
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	121
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	122
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	123
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	124
5.2.1 Requirements	124
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	124
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	125

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ASUS P7P55D Premium

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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 eliminates it in the incoming audio

stream while recording.

DTS

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience

through the most common PC audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or

headphones. In addition to virtual surround, “Bass enhancement” provides stronger low

frequency bass sound, and “Voice clariﬁcation” provides clear human dialogue even

with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better

home-theater audio with ease.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components,

update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Onboard Switch

With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers

to effortless ﬁne-tune the performance without having to short the pins! Refer to page

2-24 for details.

ASUS Q-Design

DIY quickly, DIY easily!

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM

design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

Easy and Comfortable Installations

The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “ﬁngers”—making

it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects

your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic

Interference (EMI).

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.