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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details. Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance. Refer to page 2-23 for details. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P7P55D-E Deluxe 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 multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you've never experienced before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-10 for details. Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Refer to page 2-28 for details. True SATA 6Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-34 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
P7P55D-E 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—24 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	40
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	40
2.5 Expansion slots	41
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	41
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	41
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	42
2.5.4 PCI slots	43
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	43
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	43
2.6 Onboard switches	45
2.7 Connectors	48
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	49
2.7.3 Internal connectors	52
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	62
2.8 Onboard LEDs	63
2.9 Starting up for the first time	64
2.10 Turning off the computer	64
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
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	70
3.3 BIOS setup program	73
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	73
3.3.2 Menu bar	73
3.3.3 Navigation keys	74
3.3.4 Menu items	74
3.3.5 Submenu items	74
3.3.6 Configuration fields	74
3.3.7 Pop-up window	74
3.3.8 Scroll bar	74
3.3.9 General help	74
3.4 Main menu	75
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	75
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	77
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	77
3.4.4 System Information	78
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.5.1 CPU Level Up [Auto]	79
3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	80
3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	81
3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	81
3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	81
3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	81
3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	81
3.5.8 QPI Frequency [Auto]	82
3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority [ASUS Utility]	82
3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance]	82
3.5.11 Start auto tuning	82
3.5.12. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	82
3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	84
3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	84
3.5.15 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	84
3.5.16 IMC Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.18 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.19 PCH Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.20 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	86
3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	86
3.5.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	86
3.5.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.5.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.6 Advanced menu	87
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	87
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	89
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	90
3.6.4 USB Configuration	91
3.6.5 PCIPnP	92
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	92
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	92
3.7 Power menu	93
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	93
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	93
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	93
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	93
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	93
3.7.6 APM Configuration	94
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	95
3.8 Boot menu	97
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	97
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	98
3.8.3 Security	99
3.9 Tools menu	101
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	101
3.9.2 AI NET 2	102
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	102
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	103
3.9.5 ID LED [Enabled]	103
3.10 Exit menu	104
Chapter 4: Software support	105
4.1 Installing an operating system	105
4.2 Support DVD information	105
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	105
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	106
4.3 Software information	107
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	107
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	108
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	109
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	110
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate	111
4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe	112
4.3.7 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	113
4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility	114
4.4 RAID configurations	115
4.4.1 RAID definitions	115
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	116
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	116
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	116
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	120
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	120
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	120
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	121
4.5.4 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	125
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	126
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	127
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	128
5.2.1 Requirements	128
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	128
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	129

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

Intel

LGA1156 Lynnﬁeld / Clarkdale Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel

Lynnﬁeld / Clarkdale processors in LGA1156

package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel

(4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics

performance. Intel

Lynnﬁeld / Clarkdale processor is one of the most powerful and energy

efﬁcient CPU in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details.

Intel

P55

The Intel

P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156

socket Intel

Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Intel P55 provides improved

performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

PCIe 2.0

Double Speed; Double Bandwidth

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that

enhances system performance. Refer to page 2-23 for details.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support!

Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!

P7P55D-E Deluxe 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

multiple GPU conﬁgurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced

before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) /

1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,

multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the

bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-10 for

details.

Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance

True USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity

standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals,

USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0

components. Refer to page 2-28 for details.

True SATA 6Gb/s Support

Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard

delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster

data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-34 for

details.