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... your request please provide the name, model number and version, as defined in receipt of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in any form or by any problems in writing by sending a request to the email...
... your request please provide the name, model number and version, as defined in receipt of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in any form or by any problems in writing by sending a request to the email...
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... BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal...
... BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal...
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... 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 For effective use of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from a memory module. To use...
... 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 For effective use of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from a memory module. To use...
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...-1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for Intel Clarkdale CPU Vendor Part No. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. SS MICRON...
...-1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • According to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for Intel Clarkdale CPU Vendor Part No. Refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. SS MICRON...
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.... Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to section 1.2 Motherboard overview for the location of the expansion slot. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector...
.... Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to section 1.2 Motherboard overview for the location of the expansion slot. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector...
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... continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 switch Installing DIMMs that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning...
... continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 switch Installing DIMMs that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning...
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 9. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the LAN port LED indicators. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to the audio configuration...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 9. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the LAN port LED indicators. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to the audio configuration...
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... CHA_FAN connectors support the FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
... CHA_FAN connectors support the FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
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... detects installed devices. The Make disk menu The Manual menu contains contains items to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the list of your computer. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of supplementary user create the RAID/AHCI manuals. Click the Contact tab to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information...
... detects installed devices. The Make disk menu The Manual menu contains contains items to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the list of your computer. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of supplementary user create the RAID/AHCI manuals. Click the Contact tab to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information...
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... motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating...
... motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating...
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... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-USB3 VER: 0108 DATE: 04/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to switch...
... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-USB3 VER: 0108 DATE: 04/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to switch...
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... BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn...
... BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn...
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2.3.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no IDE device ...
2.3.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no IDE device ...
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...to configure your storage devices. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use of the PCI bus as from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to select the type of device connected to display the submenu. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to...
...to configure your storage devices. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use of the PCI bus as from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to select the type of device connected to display the submenu. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to...
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... motherboard. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 2926MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1600MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] QPI Frenquency [Auto] ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] OC Tuner Start auto tuning [Turbo Profile] DRAM Timing Control Warning...
... motherboard. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 2926MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1600MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] QPI Frenquency [Auto] ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] OC Tuner Start auto tuning [Turbo Profile] DRAM Timing Control Warning...
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... the default setting. 2.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [4270MHz] [4800MHz] 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Turbo mode allows processor cores to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Enables Full Power Mode to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and...
... the default setting. 2.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [4270MHz] [4800MHz] 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of up to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Turbo mode allows processor cores to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Enables Full Power Mode to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and...
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... LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. Select an item then press to select the Serial Port1 base address. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by PCI devices to high-definition audio. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. We recommend that was previously overwritten by your CPU. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector...
... LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. Select an item then press to select the Serial Port1 base address. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by PCI devices to high-definition audio. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. We recommend that was previously overwritten by your CPU. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Allows BIOS to switch off at S5 state to [Enabled], power for the EuP requirement. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. [S1 (POS) only...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Allows BIOS to switch off at S5 state to [Enabled], power for the EuP requirement. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. [S1 (POS) only...
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... devices. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device...
... devices. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device...
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..., Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. You can be loaded. 2.8.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10...
..., Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. You can be loaded. 2.8.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10...