ASUS Introduces P7P55D Series Motherboards With P55 Express Chipset

Today, ASUS introduced the P7P55D Series motherboards featuring the Intel P55 Express chipset and support for the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors. The motherboards come with Hybrid Processor, which gives users intelligent performance enhancement; Hybrid Phase, which provides active cooling; and Hybrid OS for rapid online access. Read on for additional details regarding all of the new motherboards, including the P7P55D Premium which natively supports 6Gbps data transfer bandwidth with the latest SATA storage interface.

ASUS Hybrid Motherboards Deliver Fast Performance and Uncompromised Stability

ASUS P7P55D Series Feature the Latest Intel Chipset, 48 Hybrid Phase Power, and SATA 6Gbps Connectivity

Fremont, CA, Sept. 8th, 2009 - ASUS, the leading innovator of advanced motherboard solutions, today launches the ASUS P7P55D Series motherboards. Featuring the Intel® P55 Express chipset, the P7P55D Series supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors for maximum performance. The P7P55 Series is based on groundbreaking “Xtreme Design”, a winning design formula drawn from many years of engineering innovation, to optimize overall system performance and hardware reliability. It also includes the latest Hybrid Technology—Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS—to give users intelligent performance enhancements, active cooling, and rapid online access.

Achieving 6Gbps Storage Bandwidth with Exclusive Expansion Bridges

Equipped with a specially-designed onboard chip, the P7P55D Premium is the first motherboard to natively support 6Gbps data transfer bandwidth with the latest SATA storage interface. The P7P55D Premium’s expansion bridge nearly doubles the throughput on the latest SATA devices, - enabling 50% faster reading and writing of disk data. For other P7P55D Series models, ASUS also provides an expansion card to achieve the same results.

Optimizing Efficiency with Revolutionary Hybrid Phase Power Delivery

Users can expect maximum power efficiency, extremely cool operation, and enhanced component longevity from the P7P55D Series. With its Hybrid Phase Technology—combining ASUS Xtreme Phase with ASUS T.Probe—the series delivers maximum efficiency and extremely stable power. ASUS T.Probe is the world’s first active cooling technology that detects and balances power phase loadings and temperatures in real time. A new frequency conversion technology further improves efficiency by maximizing energy utility. High-grade materials enhance component longevity and further minimize power loss.

Enhancing Performance with an Intelligent Hybrid Processor

The P7P55D Series lets users achieve superior overclocking performance with the latest Intel CPU and the ASUS Hybird Processor: TurboV EVO. Both novice and advanced overclockers can easily boost system performance with TurboV EVO’s intuitive interface and three easy-to-use tools. Auto Tuning automatically overclocks and self-tests the system to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS OC Profile offers the best overclocking settings for different scenarios. ASUS Turbo Key assigns keyboard hotkeys for instantaneous overclocking. ASUS TurboV Remote* allows users to adjust performance settings from a convenient controller.

Hybrid OS Delivers Express Gate and Windows 7 Benefits

Hybrid OS integrates Windows® readiness and ASUS Express Gate onto the ASUS P7P55D Series for more flexibility. Users can upgrade to Windows® 7 and have better security and faster performance, while Express Gate delivers rapid access to common online applications—within five seconds.

Warranty and Service

ASUS offers a no-strings attached 3 year warranty on all P7P55D Series models. Additionally, many models qualify for ASUS Premium Service, offering cross-ship replacement for minimal downtime. For more information about APS, visit: livesupport.asus.com/aps/

Specifications

P7P55D Premium	P7P55D Deluxe	P7P55D EVO	P7P55D PRO	P7P55D	P7P55D LE
CPU Socket	LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors
Chipset	Intel® P55 Express Chipset
Memory	DDR3 2133 (O.C.) /1600 /1333 /1066 MHz			DDR3 2000 (O.C) /1600/1333MHz
Power Phase	48 Hybrid Phase**	24 Hybrid Phase**	16 Hybrid Phase**	16 Hybrid Phase**	16 Hybrid Phase**	8+2 Phase
PCIex16 Slots	2	3	3	3	2	2
Multi-GPU	CrossFireX/SLI	CrossFireX/SLI	CrossFireX/SLI	CrossFireX/SLI	CrossFireX	CrossFireX
Gbit LAN	x2	x2	x2	x1	x1	x1
Audio	10-ch HD, DTS	10-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS
Storage	6x SATA 3Gb/s	9x SATA 3Gb/s	8x SATA 3Gb/s	7x SATA 3Gb/s	7x SATA 3Gb/s	6x SATA 3Gb/s
	1x eSATA (by bracket)	1x eSATA (by bracket)	2x eSATA (one by bracket)	2x eSATA (one by bracket)	1x eSATA	1x eSATA
	1x Ultra DMA	1x Ultra DMA	1x Ultra DMA	1x Ultra DMA	1x Ultra DMA	1x Ultra DMA
	2x SATA 6Gb/s			2x SATA 6Gb/s (Add-on-card)***
USB	12 (8 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)			14 (8 ports at back panel, 6 ports at mid-board)
2 ports (One at mid-board, one at back panel)			N/A
MSRP	$279	$229	$199	$179	$155	$139

* Available only in the P7P55D Premium and Deluxe models
** Hybrid Phase = Xtreme Phase * T.Probe. Hybrid Phase equates power efficiency achieved in other power phase designs
*** The PCIE GEN2 SATA 6G card is sold separately.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit usa.asus.com for more details.