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Asus P7P55D-E LX User Manual

Asus P7P55D-E LX
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Motherboard
P7P55D-E LX

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Asus P7P55D-E LX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
ChipsetIntel P55
CPU SocketLGA 1156
Memory TypeDDR3
Maximum Memory16GB
PCI Express x16 Slots1
PCI Express x1 Slots2
PCI Slots3
SATA 3Gb/s Ports6
SATA 6Gb/s Ports2
USB 2.0 Ports12
LANRealtek 8112L Gigabit LAN controller
Memory Slots4
Memory StandardDDR3 2200(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066
AudioRealtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.4 Before you proceed

Important precautions before installing components or changing settings.

1.5.4 Layout contents

Lists and describes connectors, jumpers, slots, and LEDs.

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and procedures for installing the CPU.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Procedure for installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Procedure for removing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.7 System memory

Information about system memory (DIMM) installation and configuration.

1.7.2 Memory configurations

Guides on installing memory modules and optimal configurations.

1.8 Expansion slot

Details about expansion slots and installing expansion cards.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

Step-by-step guide for installing expansion cards.

1.9 Jumper

Information about motherboard jumpers, specifically Clear RTC.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Procedure to clear the CMOS RTC RAM using the CLRTC jumper.

1.10 Onboard switches

Details onboard switches for system tuning and memory compatibility.

MemOK! switch

Explains the MemOK! switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning.

IO Level UP

Feature to boost USB 3.0 or SATA 6Gb/s performance.

1.11.1 Rear panel connectors

Details and diagrams of rear panel I/O ports.

1.11.2 Internal connectors

Details internal connectors like ATX power and fan headers.

4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)

Connects Serial ATA hard drives and optical drives.

1.12 Installing an operating system

Guide to installing supported operating systems.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Procedures for managing, saving, and updating the BIOS.

2.1.1 ASUS Update

Utility for managing, saving, and updating BIOS in Windows.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Utility for updating BIOS without an OS.

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

Auto recovery tool for restoring BIOS after failure.

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

Utility for updating BIOS in a DOS environment.

2.2 BIOS setup program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup program.

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

Menu for configuring overclocking-related items.

2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner

Options for CPU overclocking: Manual, Auto, D.O.C.P., X.M.P., CPU Level UP.

2.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting

Adjusts the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency.

BCLK Frequency

Adjusts the Internal Base Clock (BCLK).

PCIE Frequency

Sets the PCI Express frequency.

2.4.7 DRAM Frequency

Sets the DDR3 operating frequency.

2.4.9 DRAM Timing Control

Sets DRAM timing control features.

2.4.12 CPU Voltage Mode

Sets the CPU voltage mode (Offset or Manual).

2.4.13 IMC Voltage

Sets the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage.

2.4.14 DRAM Voltage

Sets the DRAM voltage.

2.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage

Sets the CPU PLL voltage.

2.4.16 PCH Voltage

Sets the Platform Controller Hub voltage.

2.4.17 Load-Line Calibration

Calibrates load-line settings to improve CPU VDroop.

2.5 Advanced menu

Menu for configuring CPU and other system devices.

2.5.1 CPU Configuration

Details CPU-related information and settings.

CPU Ratio Setting

Adjusts the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK.

2.6 Power menu

Menu for configuring Advanced Power Management (APM) settings.

2.6.6 APM Configuration

Configure power-on by RTC alarm, modems, PCI/PCIe devices, keyboard, mouse.

2.6.7 Hardware Monitor

Monitors CPU/MB temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

2.7 Boot menu

Adjusts system boot options and sequences.

2.7.3 Security

Manages system security settings like passwords and access levels.

Change Supervisor Password

Sets or changes the supervisor password.

Change User Password

Sets or changes the user password.

2.8 Tools menu

Menu for special functions like O.C. Profile and EZ Flash.

2.9 Exit menu

Loads default values and saves or discards BIOS changes.

Exit & Save Changes

Saves selected BIOS values to CMOS RAM and exits.

Load Setup Defaults

Loads the default values for all Setup parameters.

Safety information

Electrical safety

Precautions for safe electrical handling and operation.

Operation safety

Guidelines for safe installation and operation of the motherboard.

P7P55D-E LX specifications summary

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