Asus P7P55_LX Bedienungshandbuch

MotherboardP7P55 LX

xP7P55 LX specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Tec

xiP7P55 LX specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Exclusive Features

xiiInternal I/O connectors3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan conne

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P7P55 LX motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® P55The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel®

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-3ASUS TurboVFeel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock wit

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS MyLogo2™This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layout21.8cm(8.6in)30.5cm(12.0in)USB56USB34SPDIF_OKBPWRATX12VUSBPW1-8ICS9LRS954VIAVT1708SP7P55 LX16MbBIOSUSBPW9-14

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1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap from

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plat

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-111.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to en

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-131.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM so

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-15Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip NO. CL Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) D

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction(continued on the next page)DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. CL Voltage DIMM s

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-17• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individ

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.1.7.3 Installing a

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-191.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the ex

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-212. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper t

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM be

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-231.11 Connectors1.11.1 Rear panel connectors291311 101143 4 5 612781. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. L

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connect

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-277. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Con

ivContents1.11 Connectors ... 1-231.11.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/

ASUS P7P55 LX 1-2910. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLE

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Software support1.12.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP / Vi

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to re

2-2 ASUS P7P55 LX2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start u

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOSThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

2-4 ASUS P7P55 LX• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in N

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22]Current ROMUpdate ROMNoteSaving BIOS:FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605APATH: A:\

2-6 ASUS P7P55 LXUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-72.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congu

vContents2.4.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode ... 2-132.4.6 DRAM Frequency ...

2-8 ASUS P7P55 LX2.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigatio

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th

2-10 ASUS P7P55 LXBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from a

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3.5 AHCI CongurationThis menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the item Congure

2-12 ASUS P7P55 LX2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setting

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz]This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allo

2-14 ASUS P7P55 LXThe following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.].BCLK Frequency [XXX

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15DRAM Clock]DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]DRAM REF Cycle Ti

2-16 ASUS P7P55 LXDRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock]DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto]Con

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.4.11 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V

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

2-18 ASUS P7P55 LX2.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items shown i

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs wi

2-20 ASUS P7P55 LX2.5.2 North Bridge CongurationThe North Bridge Conguration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Memory Remap

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21The following items appear only when you set USB Support to [Enabled].Legacy USB Support [Auto][Disabled] Disables th

2-22 ASUS P7P55 LX2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system susp

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.[Enabled] Allows you

2-24 ASUS P7P55 LXChassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the app

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tes

2-26 ASUS P7P55 LXAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Level [F

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.8.1 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS ProleAllows you to

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

2-28 ASUS P7P55 LX[No] Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate.The rst time wizard will run again when y

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

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