ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard designed for the new Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the LGA1156 socket. The revolutionary two-chip layout enables lower power consumption and more advanced performance tuning for a smoother, more realistic experience. Asus has raised the standard DDR3 memory specification, hitting speeds of 2133 MHz Six SATA deliver greater flexibility. With incredible support for up to eight threads of raw processing power, dual-channel DDR3 memory, and flexible support for both NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX technologies, the ASUS P7P55 PRO brings the best weapons to any application or game. Today’s extreme gaming, digital photography, and video editing demand breakthrough technology. The ASUS P7P55 PRO supports the latest processors, and Intel’s cutting-edge technology delivers even greater performance and power efficiency.

* Please Note: This is an OEM motherboard and it does not come with rear I/O shield also known as back-plate cover; this part is not needed and you can still install the board in standard ATX case.

Specifications:

CPU:
Intel Socket 1156 Core i7 Processor/Core i5 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)

Expansion Slots:
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 (2.5GT/s)
2 x PCI

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

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 JMB363 SATA & PATA controller:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
- 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black)
- 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s port

LAN:
Realtek 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2

Audio:
VIA VT1828S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD
- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

IEEE 1394:
VIA 6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a port(s) (one at mid-board; one at back panel)

USB:
14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel)

ASUS Unique Features:
ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO
- Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key
ASUS 16 Hybrid Phase*
- T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling
- 12+2 Phase Power Design
- 100% Ultra Long Life Japan-Made Solid Capacitors
*16 Hybrid Phase = 12+2 Phase x T.Probe
ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate
ASUS Xtreme Design
ASUS Exclusive Features
- MemOK!
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Crystal Sound
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM

Overclocking Features:
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM voltage control
- vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control
- vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Back Panel I/O Ports:
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
8 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green)
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output

Internal I/O Connectors:
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
7 x SATA connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector (1x4-pin, 1x3-pin)
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x CD audio in
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel(Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x COM port connector

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

Form Factor:
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

CPU Support LIst:

Core i3 530(2.93G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.C2,73W)

Core i3 530(2.93G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i3 540(3.06G,L2:4M,IGPU, rev.C2,73W)

Core i3 540(3.06G,L2:4M,IGPU, rev.K0,73W)

Core i3 550(3.2G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0)

Core i3 560(3.33G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0)

Core i5 650(3.2G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.C2,73W)

Core i5 650(3.2G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i5 655K(3.2G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i5 660(3.33G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.C2,73W)

Core i5 660(3.33G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i5 661(3.33G,L2:4M,IGPU, rev.C2,87W)

Core i5 661(3.33G,L2:4M,IGPU, rev.K0,87W)

Core i5 670(3.46G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.C2,73W)

Core i5 670(3.46G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i5 680(3.6G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Core i5 750(2.66G,L3:8M, rev.B1,95W)

Core i5 750S(2.4G,L3:8M, rev.B1,82W)

Core i5 760(2.8G,L3:8M, rev.B1,95W)

Core i7 860(2.80G,L3:8M, rev.B1,95W)

Core i7 860S(2.53G,L3:8M, rev.B1,82W)

Core i7 870(2.93G,L3:8M, rev.B1,95W)

Core i7 870S(2.66G,L3:8M, rev.B1)

Core i7 875K(2.93G,L3:8M, rev.B1,)

Core i7 880(3.06G,L3:8M, rev.B1)

Pentium G6950(2.8G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.C2,73W)

Pentium G6950(2.8G,L2:4M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)

Pentium G6960(2.93G,L2:3M, IGPU,rev.K0,73W)