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ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS

TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or

rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just

a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

MemOK!

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 your system up and

running in no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings

that can dramatically improve your system booting success.

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

ASUS Express Gate

Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access

the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows

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OS.

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ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash

drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or

flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the

computer.

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The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.

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ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB

drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only.

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ASUS Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to support.asus.com

for Express Gate source codes.

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and

chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused

by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your

PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of

fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to

conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can

be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share

and distribute your favorite settings.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P7P55 LX specifications summary	10
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	26
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	30
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.8 Expansion slots	31
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.8.3 PCI slots	31
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	31
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	31
1.9 Jumpers	32
1.10 MemOK! switch	34
1.11 Connectors	35
1.11.1 Rear panel connectors	35
1.11.2 Internal connectors	36
1.12 Software support	42
1.12.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.12.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	49
2.2.2 Menu bar	49
2.2.3 Navigation keys	50
2.2.4 Menu items	50
2.2.5 Submenu items	50
2.2.6 Configuration fields	50
2.2.7 Pop-up window	50
2.2.8 Scroll bar	50
2.2.9 General help	50
2.3 Main menu	51
2.3.1 System Time	51
2.3.2 System Date	51
2.3.3 SATA1~6	51
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	52
2.3.5 AHCI Configuration	53
2.3.6 System Information	53
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner	54
2.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting	55
2.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech	55
2.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech	55
2.4.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode	55
2.4.6 DRAM Frequency	56
2.4.7 QPI Frequency	56
2.4.8. DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.9 CPU Clock Skew	58
2.4.10 VCore Over Voltage	58
2.4.11 IMC Voltage	59
2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage	59
2.4.13 PCH Voltage	59
2.4.14 DRAM Voltage	59
2.4.15 Load-Line Calibration	59
2.5 Advanced menu	60
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	60
2.5.2 North Bridge Configuration	62
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	62
2.5.4 USB Configuration	62
2.5.5 PCIPnP	63
2.5.6 Intel VT-d	63
2.6 Power menu	63
2.6.1 Suspend Mode	64
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	64
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	64
2.6.4 APM Configuration	64
2.6.5 Hardware Monitor	65
2.7 Boot menu	66
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	66
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	67
2.7.3 Security	67
2.8 Tools menu	68
2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	69
2.8.2 AI NET 2	69
2.8.3 Express Gate	69
2.8.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2	70

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