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... it , may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to anyone in this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
... it , may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to anyone in this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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...(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 Party UI Priority 2-10 2.4.10 OC Tuner 2-11 2.4.11 Start auto tuning 2-11 2.4.12 DRAM Timing Control 2-11 2.4.13 CPU Differential Amplitude 2-...
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...(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 Party UI Priority 2-10 2.4.10 OC Tuner 2-11 2.4.11 Start auto tuning 2-11 2.4.12 DRAM Timing Control 2-11 2.4.13 CPU Differential Amplitude 2-...
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... Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. REACH Complying with the limits for connection of the FCC...
... Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. REACH Complying with the limits for connection of the FCC...
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These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. vii It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with your area. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using an ...
These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. vii It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with your area. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using an ...
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... Where to complete a task. Example: ++ viii How this manual. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing... when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the...
... Where to complete a task. Example: ++ viii How this manual. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing... when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the...
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P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support ...; Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® H55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3...non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ ...
P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support ...; Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® H55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3...non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ ...
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... 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 36-step chipset voltage control - Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 56-step reference...
... 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 36-step chipset voltage control - Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 56-step reference...
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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. button 1 x COM connector 16 ... 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; xi 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!
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. button 1 x COM connector 16 ... 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; xi 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!
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... the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55/USB3 motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or...
... the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55/USB3 motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or...
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1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! switch 7. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. LGA1156 CPU Socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (...
1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! switch 7. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. LGA1156 CPU Socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (...
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...Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. To prevent damage.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-3 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab.
...Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. To prevent damage.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-3 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab.
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Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PnP cap Cap tab 5. 3. Lift the load ...
Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PnP cap Cap tab 5. 3. Lift the load ...
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... the load lever under the retention knob (C). 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-5 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU...
... the load lever under the retention knob (C). 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-5 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU...
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Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the chassis before you purchased a ...
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the chassis before you purchased a ...
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-7 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
... to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-7 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has ...
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has ...
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory ..., enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory ..., enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
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... Part No. SS - - Timing 8 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 9 1.65 • • P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Part No. Patriot PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24... - - 8-8-8-24 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...
... Part No. SS - - Timing 8 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 9 1.65 • • P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Part No. Patriot PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24... - - 8-8-8-24 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...