MotherboardP7H55-M/USB3
xP7H55-M/USB3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supp
xiP7H55-M/USB3 specications summaryAudio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out ports at mid-board and back I/
xiiInternal I/O connectors3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x
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1-1 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-2Intel® H55The Intel® H55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Cor
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introductionTrue USB 3.0 supportExperience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 3.0, which is the latest connectivity
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-4ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS AI NET2ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any fau
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-61.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard
iiE5846First Edition V1 May 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-81.5.3 Motherboard layoutP7H55-M/USB3PCIEX16PCI1PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2LPTUSB1112 USB910 USB78AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium Cel
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-103. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap
1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plat
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-121.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly t
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-141.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) soc
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM so
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-16P7H55-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability for Lynneld CPU (2.66 GHz)Vendor Part No SizeSS/
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1-17 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1600 MHz capability for Lynneld CPU (2.88 GHz and 2.93 GHz)Vendor Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timin
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-18DDR3-1333 MHz capability for Lynneld CPU (2.66 GHz, 2.88 GHz, and 2.93 GHz)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing V
1-19 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1800 MHz capability for Lynneld CPU (2.66 GHz)Vendor Part No SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing VoltageDIMM s
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-20Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand0Chip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS
1-21 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-chan
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-221.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.1.7.3 Installing a DIMM3. Firmly
1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-241.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear
1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-266. USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.7. USB 2.0/ US
ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-321.11.1 Installing an operating system .
1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. L
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-284. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-308. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any
1-31 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow
ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-321.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP / Vista / 64-bit V
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor
2-2 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you sta
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOSThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when
vContents2.4.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ... 2-142.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] ...
2-4 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press
2-6 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating sy
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-72.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congu
2-8 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.2.5 Submenu itemsA solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submen
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
2-10 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.3.6 3rd Party Storage CongurationThe 3rd Party Storage Conguration menu automatically detects third party SATA storage dev
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mo
2-12 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the set
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz]This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allo
vi2.8 Tools menu ... 2-282.8.1 ASUS O.C. Prole ...
2-14 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.].2.4.5 BCLK Fre
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] ~ [15 DRAM Clock]DRAM RAS# ACT Tim
2-16 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] ~ [9 DRAM Clock]DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto]
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.4.15 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.10V
2-18 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items sho
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. This item shou
2-20 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.5.2 Uncore CongurationThe North Bridge Conguration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Memory Remap Fe
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.USB Fun
2-22 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item the
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Conguration and
viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con
2-24 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle [20%]Sets the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC/104ºF, the CP
2-26 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.2.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this i
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <
2-28 ASUS P7H55-M/USB3Clear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password.Password Check [Setup]When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS chec
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.8.2 AI NET 2Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Powe
2-30 ASUS P7H55-M/USB32.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca
ASUS contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2
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viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the
ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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