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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M LE Series specifications summary viii 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 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion ... DVD information 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-6 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M LE Series specifications summary viii 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 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion ... DVD information 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-6 iii
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...in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. Canadian Department of ... interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
...in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. Canadian Department of ... interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
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...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...
...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...
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... proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! SB_PWR P7H55-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M LE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. If any of the items...
... proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! SB_PWR P7H55-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M LE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. If any of the items...
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... CLRTC) 1-15 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 Page 1-11 1-1 1-12 1-8 1-10 1-11 1-14 ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-2 Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connectors...
... CLRTC) 1-15 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 Page 1-11 1-1 1-12 1-8 1-10 1-11 1-14 ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-2 Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connectors...
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...the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are not ...the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is notched differently to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3...
...the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are not ...the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is notched differently to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3...
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..., 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P7H55-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 The system maps the total size of the following: -
..., 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P7H55-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 The system maps the total size of the following: -
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...the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between... See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
...the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between... See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... HDCP compliant allowing playback of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! HDMI port (for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P7H55-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB... 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Connect the USB module cable to any DVI-D compatible device. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10
... HDCP compliant allowing playback of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! HDMI port (for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P7H55-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB... 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Connect the USB module cable to any DVI-D compatible device. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10
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...connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-12 They are not jumpers! Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you ...connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P7H55-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P7H55-M LE fan connectors 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable ...
...connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-12 They are not jumpers! Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you ...connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P7H55-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P7H55-M LE fan connectors 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable ...
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... setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - P7H55-M LE IDE connector 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) (for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_EIDE P7H55-M LE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 9....cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for P7H55-M LE only) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to...
... setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - P7H55-M LE IDE connector 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) (for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_EIDE P7H55-M LE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 9....cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for P7H55-M LE only) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to...
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... and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at www...
... and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at www...
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... the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From...
... the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From...
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The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical ... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1.
The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical ... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1.
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...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for P7H55-M LX2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ...so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into P7H55MLE.ROM (for P7H55-M LE), P7H55MLX.ROM (for P7H55-M LX), or PH55MLX2.ROM (for the BIOS file...
...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for P7H55-M LX2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ...so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into P7H55MLE.ROM (for P7H55-M LE), P7H55MLX.ROM (for P7H55-M LX), or PH55MLX2.ROM (for the BIOS file...
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...recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage 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...or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you in this motherboard. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-7 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. ...
...recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage 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...or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you in this motherboard. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-7 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. ...
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...an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] (P7H55-M LE only) When set to [Power Off], the system goes into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when...] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-...
...an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] (P7H55-M LE only) When set to [Power Off], the system goes into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when...] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-...
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P7P55/P7H57/P7H55 series motherboards installation notices Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction Chipset CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with integrated ...slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots According to the table below for motherboards with this function. Refer to Intel® CPU spec, the PCIe x 6_2 slot of the PCIe x16_2 slot varies ...O O X O O O No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-21
P7P55/P7H57/P7H55 series motherboards installation notices Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction Chipset CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with integrated ...slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots According to the table below for motherboards with this function. Refer to Intel® CPU spec, the PCIe x 6_2 slot of the PCIe x16_2 slot varies ...O O X O O O No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation No limitation ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-21
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... TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P7H55-M LE/SI;P7H55-M LX;P7H55-M LX2 conform with the essential ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P7H55-M LE/SI, P7H55-M LX, P7H55-M LX2 Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Representative Personʼ...
... TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P7H55-M LE/SI;P7H55-M LX;P7H55-M LX2 conform with the essential ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P7H55-M LE/SI, P7H55-M LX, P7H55-M LX2 Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Representative Personʼ...