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1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield 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, providing great graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield 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 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 2-22 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 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. USB 3.0 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 2-27 for details. True SATA 6Gb/s Suport 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 2-33 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
P7P55D-E Premium 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
3.2.4 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 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	79
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	80
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	80
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	80
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	81
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	81
3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto]	81
3.5.8. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	81
3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	83
3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	83
3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	83
3.5.12 IMC Voltage [Auto]	84
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	84
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	84
3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	85
3.5.16 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	85
3.5.17 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	85
3.5.18 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	85
3.5.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	85
3.5.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	85
3.6 Advanced menu	86
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	86
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	88
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	89
3.6.4 USB Configuration	90
3.6.5 PCIPnP	91
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	91
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	91
3.7 Power menu	92
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	92
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	92
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	92
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	92
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	92
3.7.6 APM Configuration	93
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	94
3.8 Boot menu	96
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	96
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	97
3.8.3 Security	98
3.9 Tools menu	100
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	100
3.9.2 AI NET 2	101
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	101
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	102
3.9.5 ID LED [Enabled]	102
3.10 Exit menu	103
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 SSD	111
4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	112
4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe	113
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO	114
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	114
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	115
4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key	116
4.5 RAID configurations	117
4.5.1 RAID definitions	117
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	118
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	118
4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	118
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	122
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	122
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	122
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	123
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	123
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	127
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	127
5.1.1 Requirements	127
5.1.2 Before you begin	127
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	127
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	128
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	129
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 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the

use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating

environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health

while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel

LGA1156 Lynnﬁeld Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel

Lynnﬁeld 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, providing great graphics performance. Intel

Lynnﬁeld

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 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 2-22 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

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.

USB 3.0

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 2-27 for details.

True SATA 6Gb/s Suport

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 2-33 for details.