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...Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN ...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Detection...channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
...Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN ...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Detection...channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
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... at 0.00625V increment - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF...
... at 0.00625V increment - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF...
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..., PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O Connectors 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... 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...
..., PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O Connectors 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... 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...
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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. switch 7. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-22 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Turbo Key II switch 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18...
... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. switch 7. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-22 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-24 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Turbo Key II switch 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18...
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... Out. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21
... Out. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21
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...connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front ...Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -...
...connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front ...Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -...
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... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...
... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...
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... connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high...
... connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high...
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Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the ... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 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. 8. USB connectors...
Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the ... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 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. 8. USB connectors...
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... at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen ... Enter the BIOS setup program. b. Press to update the BIOS without 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V]...
... at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen ... Enter the BIOS setup program. b. Press to update the BIOS without 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V]...
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...for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot ... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. 2. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press...
...for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot ... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. 2. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press...