Asus P7P55D-E EVO User Manual

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel
®
LGA1156 Lynneld Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel
®
Lynneld 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
®
Lynneld processor is
one of the most powerful and energy efcient 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.
Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support!
P7P55D-E EVO 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 congurations. 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 4.8 Gb/s 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.
True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard
delivers up to 6.0 Gb/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.
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satises every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts
to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while
maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers more
options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record.

Asus P7P55D-E EVO Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel P55
CPU Socket	LGA 1156
Memory Type	DDR3
Maximum Memory	16GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 2200(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10
Audio Chipset	VIA VT2020
Audio Channels	8 Channels
LAN Chipset	Realtek 8112L
Max. LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
PS/2	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
S/PDIF Out	1 x Optical
Audio Ports	6 x Audio jacks
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Storage Interface	SATA 3Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0
eSATA	1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
Dimensions	30.5 x 24.4 cm
Power Pin	24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA SLI, ATI CrossFireX