ASUS P7P55D-E LX LGA1156 4xDDR3-2200 9xSATA USB 3.0 ATX Motherboard

Asus P7P55D-E LX Motherboard, ASUS P7P55D-E LX - INTEL P55 CHIPSET  - LGA 1156 FOR CORE I7, CORE I5 AND CORE I3 PROCESSORS - SUPPORTS INTEL TURBO BOOST TECHNOLOGY - ATX FORM FACTOR, 4X DDR3 (MAX 16GB 2200MHZ OC), 1X PCI EXPRESS 2.0 X16, 4X PCI EXPRESS 2.0 X1 (2.5GT/S GREY SLOTS), 2X PCI, 6X SATA 3.0GB/S (RAID 0,1,5,10) 2X SATA 6.0GB/S, 1X ESATA, 1X PATA, 10/100/1000 GB LAN, 12X USB 2.0 AND 2X USB 3.0 (BLUE) VT1708S 8 CHANNEL HIGH DEF AUDIO, BACK PANEL: 1X PS2 KEYBOARD, 1X PS2 MOUSE, 6X USB 2.0, 2X USB 3.0, 1X S/PDIF OPTICAL OUT, 1X ESATA, 1X LAN (RJ45) 8 CHANNEL AUDIO I/O, ASUS XTREME DESIGN, CPU LEVEL UP,TURBOV AND TURBO KEY, MEMOK, EXPRESS GATE, ASUS EPU

Product Features

Realize the True Future!!
- TRUE USB 3.0 + SATA 6Gb/s by IO Level UP

*  Intel LGA1156 Platform / Intel® P55 Express Chipset
*  True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support
*  MemOK!
*  TurboV
*  Express Gate

LGA1156 Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale 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, enabling higher graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

PCIe 2.0

Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

Intel P55

The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors. Intel® P55 providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

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.

True SATA 6Gb/s Support

Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface with onboard Marvell® controller, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gbps data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

True USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps 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.

IO Level UP

Turn on IO Level Up to boost the USB 3.0 or SATA 6Gb/s data transfer rate to up to 500MB/s! Users can flexibly switch between full-speed PCIe x16 mode for their graphics cards and IO Level UP for rapid data throughput.

ASUS TurboV

Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

ASUS EPU

System Level Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU - the world´s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new six engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.

Turbo Key

Auto System Level Up
Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with Auto Tuning! With built-in stability testing, Auto Tuning lets even beginners improve performance with no additional cost.

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

CPU Level UP

Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.

ASUS Express Gate

0 to Internet in Seconds!
Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.

Up to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Stack Cool 3

Active Quiet & Cool
Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making temperatures cooler by up to 20°C.

ASUS Q-Design

DIY quickly, DIY easily!
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

Q- Shield

Easy and Comfortable Installations
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

EZ-Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

O.C. Profile

Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

Noise Filter

Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

GreenASUS

The 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 and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Product Specifications

CPU    Intel® Socket 1156 Core™ i7 Processor/Core™ i5 Processor/Core™ i3 Processor
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Chipset    Intel® P55 Express Chipset
Memory    4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
**Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts).
Expansion Slots    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (2.5GT/s, gray slots)
2 x PCI
Storage    Intel® P55 Express Chipset built-in
6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
JMicron® JMB361 PATA and SATA controller
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
1 xExternal SATA 3Gb/s port
Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller:
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (Gray)
LAN    Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 and Teaming
Audio    VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
USB    NEC USB 3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Blue, at back panel)
Intel® P55 Express Chipset
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features    ASUS IO Level UP for Ultra Performance
- True USB 3.0 or True SATA 6Gb/s Support
ASUS Xtreme Design
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
- CPU Level UP,TurboV and Turbo Key
ASUS Exclusive Features
- MemOK!
- Express Gate
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Crystal Sound
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM)
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Overclocking Features    Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.02V increment
- vDRAM Bus: 41-step DRAM voltage control
- vPCH: 23-step chipset voltage control
- vCPU_PLL: 36-step reference voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Back Panel I/O Ports    1 x External SATA
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green)
1 x RJ45 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Internal I/O Connectors    3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
2 x Chassis Fan connector (1x4-pin, 1x3-pin)
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel
1 x COM ocnnector
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x IO_Levelup button
BIOS    16 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability     WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
Accessories    User's manual
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
Support Disc    Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor    ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )