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... 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
... 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
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... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also...
... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also...
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...xii GPU Boost ASUS Power Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Profile - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.05V increment - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.05V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.05V increment - P7H55-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS ...
...xii GPU Boost ASUS Power Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Profile - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.05V increment - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.05V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.05V increment - P7H55-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS ...
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xiii P7H55-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6...24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel BIOS Features 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 Support DVD ...
xiii P7H55-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6...24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel BIOS Features 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 Support DVD ...
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...floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Refer to different ambient temperature, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to page 2-23 for ... to page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to page 3-4 for...
...floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Refer to different ambient temperature, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to page 2-23 for ... to page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to page 3-4 for...
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...or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Refer to page 3-36 for details. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying ...the DIY process! Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users to page 3-5 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS P7H55...
...or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Refer to page 3-36 for details. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying ...the DIY process! Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users to page 3-5 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS P7H55...
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... use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to...
... use DIMMs of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to...
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...; • • •• •• •• •• ••• ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part ...XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-...
...; • • •• •• •• •• ••• ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part ...XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-...
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...P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Timing Dimm(Bios... M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP...
...P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Timing Dimm(Bios... M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2GB DS Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ASUS N/A 1GB DS ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP...
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...8226;•• •• •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 ...(Lynnfield) Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG Transcend Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 4GB(2 x 2GB...
...8226;•• •• •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 ...(Lynnfield) Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG Transcend Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 4GB(2 x 2GB...
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...Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one X.M.P. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-17 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF ...- - Single-sided DS - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - 8 - 7 - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 1.5 7 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 8 1.5 7 - - - - - - - 7 - Chapter 2 P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. ...
...Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one X.M.P. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-17 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF ...- - Single-sided DS - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - 8 - 7 - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 1.5 7 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 8 1.5 7 - - - - - - - 7 - Chapter 2 P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. ...
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... system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-19 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ... drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the ...
... system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-19 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ... drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the ...
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R.
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R.
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... dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for your reference. Refer to monitor overscan or underscan. Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - CPU: Intel Pentium 2.... resolution options that features desktop extension on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with multiple VGA output that your monitor, it will lead to the next...
... dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for your reference. Refer to monitor overscan or underscan. Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - CPU: Intel Pentium 2.... resolution options that features desktop extension on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with multiple VGA output that your monitor, it will lead to the next...
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... to [HD Audio]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to...
... to [HD Audio]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to...
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... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks...
... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks...
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For systems with the last device on the devices in the following order: a. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-35 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the chain) c....time 1. If your retailer for details. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for assistance. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...
For systems with the last device on the devices in the following order: a. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-35 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the chain) c....time 1. If your retailer for details. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for assistance. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...
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...; An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Refer...
...; An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Refer...
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..., click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical...
..., click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical...
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... Menu for details. 3-3 Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. Always update the utility to download. P7H55PRO.ROM ASUS P7H55-M PRO P7H55PRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update...
... Menu for details. 3-3 Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. Always update the utility to download. P7H55PRO.ROM ASUS P7H55-M PRO P7H55PRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update...