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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-3 1.3.2 Installing the ... 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.10 Support DVD information 1-28 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-3 1.3.2 Installing the ... 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.10 Support DVD information 1-28 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your...
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Contents 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-5 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-6 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-6 2.3.4 System Information 2-7 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-8 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-8 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-9 2.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting 2-9 2.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 2-10 2.4.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 2-10 2.4.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 2-10 2.4.7 DRAM Frequency 2-10 2.4.8 QPI Frequency 2-10 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd...
Contents 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-5 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-6 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-6 2.3.4 System Information 2-7 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-8 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-8 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-9 2.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting 2-9 2.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 2-10 2.4.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 2-10 2.4.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 2-10 2.4.7 DRAM Frequency 2-10 2.4.8 QPI Frequency 2-10 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd...
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... additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This...
... additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This...
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... Express frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto Tuning Hybrid Switch: - Turbo Key II Hybrid OS: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution, MOS Heatsink - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) vIMC: Adjustable...
... Express frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto Tuning Hybrid Switch: - Turbo Key II Hybrid OS: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution, MOS Heatsink - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) vIMC: Adjustable...
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... 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. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! button 1 x COM connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...
... 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. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! button 1 x COM connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...
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.... • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation... spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9
.... • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation... spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9
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...- NANYA K4B1G0846D 9 K4B1G0846E - Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 - K4B1G0846D - J1108BASE-DJ-E - Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS...- - - 7 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 NT5CB128M8ANCG - 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 Voltage 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.65 - - Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG...
...- NANYA K4B1G0846D 9 K4B1G0846E - Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 - K4B1G0846D - J1108BASE-DJ-E - Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS...- - - 7 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 NT5CB128M8ANCG - 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 Voltage 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.65 - - Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG...
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DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C Side(s): SS - ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-15 Single-sided DS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one X.M.P. Profile feature in BIOS. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial ... MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E SS Asint DDRIII1208-AE DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE DS - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for the latest QVL. DIMM per channel only. To use DIMMs of...
DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C Side(s): SS - ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-15 Single-sided DS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one X.M.P. Profile feature in BIOS. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial ... MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E SS Asint DDRIII1208-AE DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE DS - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for the latest QVL. DIMM per channel only. To use DIMMs of...
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... a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use. 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to section 1.2 Motherboard overview ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for better thermal environment. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw ...
... a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use. 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to section 1.2 Motherboard overview ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for better thermal environment. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw ...
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... the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you ... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
... the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you ... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
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.... 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch 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...computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
.... 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch 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...computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
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... Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable... under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 2.
... Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable... under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 2.
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... audio standard. 4. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
... audio standard. 4. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-25 See section Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal... cables for details. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default.
... Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-25 See section Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal... cables for details. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default.
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 c. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Select the...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 c. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Select the...
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... update the utility to complete the update process. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
... update the utility to complete the update process. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Insert...
... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Insert...
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...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this menu. The BIOS screens include ...
...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this menu. The BIOS screens include ...
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... the DMA mode. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-5 Type [Auto] Allows you are not user-configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, ...Auto] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA,...
... the DMA mode. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-5 Type [Auto] Allows you are not user-configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, ...Auto] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA,...