1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel
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LGA1156 Lynneld Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel
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Lynneld 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
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Lynneld
processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world. Refer to page
2-5 for details.
Intel
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P55
The Intel
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P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156
socket Intel
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Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processors. Intel
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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 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 congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced
before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(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.
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/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health
while minimizing the impact on the environment.
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satises 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. Refer to page 4-11 for details.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level
up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet
stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! Refer to page 4-12 for details.