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Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! 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. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, 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 Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to page 4-5 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 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! 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. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
P7P55D-E 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	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Layout contents	21
2.2.3 Placement direction	22
2.2.4 Screw holes	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	26
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	27
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	37
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	37
2.5 Expansion slots	38
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	38
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	38
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	39
2.5.4 PCI slots	40
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	40
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	40
2.6 Onboard switches	42
2.7 Jumpers	44
2.8 Connectors	46
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	46
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	47
2.8.3 Internal connectors	50
2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	59
2.9 Onboard LEDs	60
2.10 Starting up for the first time	61
2.11 Turning off the computer	61
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	63
3.1 Knowing BIOS	63
3.2 Updating BIOS	63
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	64
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	66
3.2.3 ASUS BIOS Updater	67
3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	70
3.3 BIOS setup program	70
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	71
3.3.2 Menu bar	71
3.3.3 Navigation keys	72
3.3.4 Menu items	72
3.3.5 Submenu items	72
3.3.6 Configuration fields	72
3.3.7 Pop-up window	72
3.3.8 Scroll bar	72
3.3.9 General help	72
3.4 Main menu	73
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	73
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	75
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	75
3.4.4 System Information	76
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	77
3.5.1 CPU Level Up [Auto]	77
3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	78
3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	79
3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	79
3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	79
3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	79
3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	79
3.5.8 QPI Frequency [Auto]	80
3.5.9 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility]	80
3.5.10 OC Tuner [Turbo Profile]	80
3.5.11 Start auto tuning	80
3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	80
3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	82
3.5.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	82
3.5.15 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	82
3.5.16 IMC Voltage [Auto]	83
3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	83
3.5.18 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	83
3.5.19 PCH Voltage [Auto]	83
3.5.20 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	84
3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	84
3.5.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	84
3.5.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	84
3.5.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	84
3.6 Advanced menu	85
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	85
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	87
3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration	88
3.6.4 USB Configuration	89
3.6.5 PCIPnP	90
3.6.6 Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled]	90
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	90
3.7 Power menu	91
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	91
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	91
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	91
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	91
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	91
3.7.6 APM Configuration	92
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	93
3.8 Boot menu	94
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	94
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	95
3.8.3 Security	96
3.9 Tools menu	98
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	98
3.9.2 AI NET 2	99
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	99
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	100
3.9.5 IO Levelup [Disabled]	100
3.10 Exit menu	101
Chapter 4: Software support	103
4.1 Installing an operating system	103
4.2 Support DVD information	103
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	103
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	104
4.3 Software information	105
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	105
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	106
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	107
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	108
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate	109
4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe	110
4.3.7 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	111
4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility	112
4.4 RAID configurations	113
4.4.1 RAID definitions	113
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	114
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	114
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	114
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	118
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	118
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	118
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	119
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	119
Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support	123
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	123
5.1.1 Requirements	123
5.1.2 Before you begin	123
5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards	124
5.3 Software information	125
5.3.1 Installing the device drivers	125

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3.5

ASUS Exclusive Features

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

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. Refer to page 2-24 for details.

ASUS EPU

System Level Energy Saving

The new ASUS EPU—the world’s ﬁrst power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6

engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings

and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components

(which includes the CPU, VGA card, 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 Solutions

ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhances the overclocking

capability.

Fan Xpert

Active Quiet & Cool

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan

speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate

conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful

proﬁles offer ﬂexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

Refer to page 4-5 for details.

ASUS EZ DIY

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

update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

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!

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.