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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 ...1-17 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-17 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 1-17 1.6 Jumpers 1-18 1.7 Onboard switches 1-19 1.8 Connectors 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...
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 ...1-17 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-17 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 1-17 1.6 Jumpers 1-18 1.7 Onboard switches 1-19 1.8 Connectors 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...
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... could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard...
... could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Turbo Key II switch 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 1-20 12. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place six screws ...into the chassis in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-23 9. ...
...CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Turbo Key II switch 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 1-20 12. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place six screws ...into the chassis in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-23 9. ...
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... plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap Cap tab 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position...
... plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap Cap tab 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position...
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... on the motherboard. 2. 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... on the motherboard. 2. 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect ... fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-7
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect ... fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-7
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... is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple...
... is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple...
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... Front Speaker Out. 7. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 ACT/LINK LED Status Description SPEED LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked...2 (blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 10.
... Front Speaker Out. 7. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 ACT/LINK LED Status Description SPEED LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked...2 (blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 10.
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...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-22...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ...
...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-22...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ...
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...) port(s). The S/PDIF module is for better thermal environment. 3. 2. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of... pin of the system chassis. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (12 W max.) or a total of 1 A~4 A (48 W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 These are not jumpers!
...) port(s). The S/PDIF module is for better thermal environment. 3. 2. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of... pin of the system chassis. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (12 W max.) or a total of 1 A~4 A (48 W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 These are not jumpers!
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.../O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...
.../O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...
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ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-25 6. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to ...Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When...
ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-25 6. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to ...Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When...
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... the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and ...
... the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and ...
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... the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 8. USB...
... the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 8. USB...
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... device connected to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] • If you set the item Configure SATA as fewer transactions are needed for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to display the submenu. It appears only when you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced...
... device connected to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] • If you set the item Configure SATA as fewer transactions are needed for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to display the submenu. It appears only when you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced...
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...to high-definition audio. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Select an item then press to [... segment of system memory that you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. We recommend that was previously overwritten by...
...to high-definition audio. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Select an item then press to [... segment of system memory that you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. We recommend that was previously overwritten by...