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Asus P7P55D-E - Premium Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Asus P7P55D-E - Premium Motherboard - ATX
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Motherboard
P7P55D-E

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Asus P7P55D-E - Premium Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
ChipsetIntel P55
CPU SocketLGA 1156
Maximum Memory16GB
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory StandardDDR3 2200(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066
PCI Express x162
PCI Express x12
SATA 3Gb/s6
SATA 6Gb/s2
Audio ChipsetVIA VT2020
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8112L
Max. LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
USB 2.012
USB 3.02
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Audio Channels8 Channels
eSATA1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
Dimensions30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Power Connector24-pin ATX
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3 Special features

Details the unique technologies and advanced features of the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Essential precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and procedures for installing and uninstalling the CPU.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU into the socket.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Procedures for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Instructions on how to remove the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.4 System memory

Information on installing and configuring DDR3 memory modules.

2.4.1 Overview

Describes the DDR3 DIMM sockets and their physical layout.

2.4.2 Memory configurations

Details on supported memory sizes, types, and compatibility.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step guide for inserting a memory module into a DIMM socket.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

Instructions on how to safely remove a memory module from a DIMM socket.

2.5 Expansion slots

Information on installing and configuring various expansion cards.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

Procedures for physically installing an expansion card into a slot.

2.6 Onboard switches

Description of onboard switches for performance tuning.

2.8 Connectors

Identifies and describes all motherboard connectors.

2.8.3 Internal connectors

Describes the internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.2 Updating BIOS

Information and warnings regarding BIOS updating procedures.

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu

Settings for overclocking and performance tuning.

3.5.1 CPU Level Up [Auto]

Allows automatic CPU level adjustment for performance.

3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Selects CPU overclocking modes like Manual, Auto, D.O.C.P., X.M.P., or CPU Level Up.

3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Adjusts the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency.

3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows setting the DDR3 operating frequency for memory.

3.5.10 OC Tuner [Turbo Profile]

Automatically overclocks CPU and DRAM for performance.

3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

Allows detailed adjustment of DRAM timing parameters for performance.

3.6 Advanced menu

Settings for CPU and other system devices.

3.6.1 CPU Configuration

Displays and allows configuration of CPU-related information and settings.

3.7.7 Hardware Monitor

Displays system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

3.8 Boot menu

Options for configuring system boot behavior and priorities.

3.8.1 Boot Device Priority

Sets the sequence of devices for system boot-up.

3.8.3 Security

Manages BIOS passwords and user access levels for system security.

Chapter 4: Software support

4.3 Software information

Details on various software utilities provided.

4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite

Overview of the AI Suite for launching various ASUS utilities.

4.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

Information on using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility for overclocking.

4.4 RAID configurations

Explains RAID configurations supported by the motherboard.

4.4.1 RAID definitions

Definitions and advantages of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

Steps to enable RAID functionality in BIOS setup.

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Procedures for creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation

Guide for installing RAID drivers during OS setup.

Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

Information on supporting ATI CrossFireX technology for multi-GPU setups.

5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for physically installing multiple graphics cards.

5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

How to enable CrossFireX technology via the Catalyst Control Center.

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