Asus P7H57D-V EVO Dokumentacja

MotherboardP7H57D-V EVO

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

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. In

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambi

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS EPUASUS EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skyp

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 ASUS T.ProbeThe onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-time.

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 Intel® Extreme Tuning UtilityThe Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) allows easy overclocking for you

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-11Chapter 44.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key—three po

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

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ModeThe Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the inst

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-13Chapter 44.4.3 Using ASUS TurboV GPU BoostThe GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time for the best graphics perfor

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.5 Using ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hotkeys into physical overclockin

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-15Chapter 44.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® H57 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard di

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perf

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-17Chapter 4Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <E

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mar

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-19Chapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delet

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP ope

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-21Chapter 44.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when yo

xiiP7H57D-V EVO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® Processor

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the le txtsetup.oem.6. Double-click the le. A wi

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install mul

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector i

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window a

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5

xiii(continued on the next page)P7H57D-V EVO specications summaryAudio Realtek® 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Absolute Pitch BD192/24 -

xiv*Specications are subject to change without notice.P7H57D-V EVO specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresPrecision Tweaker 2 -

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H57D-V EVO motherboard!The motherb

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale Processor ReadyThis moth

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 1-3Chapter 1Auto TuningAuto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1DTS Surround Sensation UltraPCDTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mo

iiE5278Third Edition (V3) January 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)2-362. LGA11

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Cor

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-7Chapter 26. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensu

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan c

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.•

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/DS

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-13Chapter 2P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Br

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4D

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-15Chapter 2• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristi

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.3 Installing a DIMMEnsure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-17Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slot

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devi

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-19Chapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with P

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card t

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-21Chapter 22.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-212.7 Onboard switch ..

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. DRAM overvoltage setting (OV_DRAM)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the advanced DRAM overv

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-23Chapter 22.7 Onboard switchOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. HDMI

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-25Chapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-27Chapter 22.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-29Chapter 22.8.3 Internal connectorsDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master -

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® H57 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-31Chapter 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray])These connectors are for the Seri

v3.5.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode ... 3-173.5.7 BCLK Frequency ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IE

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-33Chapter 26. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112; USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mo

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-35Chapter 28. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PD

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 210. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs.

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-37Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable t

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front p

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-39Chapter 22.9 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indica

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.10 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguratio

vi3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration ... 3-343.8.3 Security ...

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boot

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restor

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-7Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key t

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-9Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, the s

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-11Chapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic

viiChapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...5-15.

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no device is in

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-13Chapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item th

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.3 AHCI CongurationThis menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the item Cong

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-15Chapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changin

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The conguration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-17Chapter 33.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use the &

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.14 DRAM Timing ControlThe items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features.The conguratio

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-19Chapter 3DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [18 DRAM Clock]DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Offset Sign [-]This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than [Auto]. [+] To of

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-21Chapter 33.5.23 Load-Line Calibration [Auto][Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage.[Disabled] Follows the Intel speci

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

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-23Chapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> an

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Con

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-25Chapter 3CPU Enhanced Debug Function [Auto][Auto] Enables the Intel Enhanced Debug function if the CPU supports it.[Disabled]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 Onboard Devices CongurationHDA Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-27Chapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item and press &l

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Plug And Play O/S

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-29Chapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] T

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-31Chapter 33.7.7 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically d

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%]Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-33Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter>

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-35Chapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press <E

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the scree

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-37Chapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-39Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. U

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th