Asus P7P55D-E EVO - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel ® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Lynnfield 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 ® Lynnfield processor is
one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details.
Intel ® P55
The Intel ® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156
socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Intel ® 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-E 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 configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced
before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details.
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. Refer to page 2-10 for details.
Unique PCIe X4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
True USB 3.0 Support
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s 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.
True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard
delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster
data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-33 for
details.
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies 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.