Asus P7P55D-E Premium User Manual

MotherboardP7P55D-E Premium

xAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis guid

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-37Chapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feat

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-39Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-14.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 oper

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you t

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. Ins

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different

xiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typo

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 EngineASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs.

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSDASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the In

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed softwa

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 ASUS T.ProbeThe onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-ti

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key—two powerf

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-11Chapter 44.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ModeThe Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the instructio

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocki

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-13Chapter 44.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® P55 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA har

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-15Chapter 4 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.T

xiiP7P55D-E Premium specications summaryCPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer t

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mar

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-17Chapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you d

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP ope

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-19Chapter 44.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver for Windows® XP1. Dur

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed.5. Browse the contents of the

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-21Chapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_8R9R10RDOPCH] sections in the txtsetup.oem

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-1Chapter 5Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.1.2 Before you beginFor ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to u

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 54. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics c

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-3Chapter 55.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyAfter installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable t

xiii(continued on the next page)P7P55D-E Premium specications summaryASUS Unique Features ASUS Hybrid Processor—TurboV EVO: - Auto Tuning, TurboV

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connect

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel wind

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5

xiv*Specications are subject to change without notice.P7P55D-E Premium specications summaryInternal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additi

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7P55D-E Premium motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with t

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3Chapter 11.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid ProcessorTurboV EVOUltimate O.C. ProcessorThe ultimate O.C. processor satises ever

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3.5 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesMemOK!Any Memory is A-OK!Memory compatibility is among the top concerns duri

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-5Chapter 1ASUS Crystal SoundThis feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and

iiE5137First Edition October 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1ASUS EZ-Flash 2Simply update BIOS from a USB ash drive before entering the OSEZ Flash 2 is a user-friendl

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherb

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) 2-342. ATX power c

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the c

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-7Chapter 27. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU f

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety i

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 an

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-13Chapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 an

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-15Chapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz (continued)P7P

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHzP7P55

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-17Chapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHzP7P55D-E Premiu

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-19Chapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.2.4.3 Installing a D

ivContents2.7 Connectors ... 2-272.7.1 Rear panel connec

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections des

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-21Chapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.IRQ Pr

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-23Chapter 2VGA congurationPCI Express operating modePCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2Single VGA/PCIe cardx16 (Recommend for single VGA)N

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.6 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-ca

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25Chapter 23. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU)These switches allow you to en

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-27Chapter 22.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.7.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic** Audio 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channe

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-29Chapter 2Connect to 4.1-channel SpeakersConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1-channel Speakers

vContents3.5.8. DRAM Timing Control ... 3-173.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 7.1-channel SpeakersConnect to 9.1-channel Speakers

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-31Chapter 22.7.3 Internal connectorsDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cable

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-33Chapter 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 G

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-35Chapter 26. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 28. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IE

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-37Chapter 210. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan c

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 211. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-39Chapter 213. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

viContents3.10 Exit menu ... 3-39Chapter 4: Software

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-41Chapter 22.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cable

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsPOST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) i

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-43Chapter 22.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-13.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, ov

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to re

vii5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ... 5-45.2.3 Installing the device drivers ...

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-7Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any k

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-9Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, t

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-11Chapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the ba

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no SATA dri

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-13Chapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an ite

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SATA Port1 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15Chapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when cha

viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The conguration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.DRAM

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17Chapter 33.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto][Auto] Automatic conguration.[Enabled] Enables Full Power Mode to ensu

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19Chapter 3DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock]DRAM READ to WRITE

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Offset Voltage [Auto]This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to se

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-21Chapter 33.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.1

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-23Chapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+>

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Active Processor Cores [All][All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package.[1] Activate only 1 CPU core in

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-25Chapter 3HDA Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller.

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then pr

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-27Chapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Selec

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-29Chapter 33.7.6 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disable

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7.7 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF][xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically dete

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-31Chapter 3Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chass

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter&

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-33Chapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-35Chapter 3User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.[No Access]