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Motherboard P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LX P7H55-M LX2
Motherboard P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LX P7H55-M LX2
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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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... from that to enable proper reuse 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 symbol of Communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal ...electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the...
... from that to enable proper reuse 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 symbol of Communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal ...electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the...
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... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact...cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are also provided. 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 product...
... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact...cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are also provided. 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 product...
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... onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you...
... onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you...
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...Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-13 10. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-14 15. HDMI ATX12V Super LPT I/O 7 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...of the chassis. KBMS 12 3 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 56 COM2 COM1 Place this user guide are for P7H55-M LE only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ...
...Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-13 10. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-14 15. HDMI ATX12V Super LPT I/O 7 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...of the chassis. KBMS 12 3 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 56 COM2 COM1 Place this user guide are for P7H55-M LE only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ...
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.../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 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is...
.../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 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is...
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... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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...limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB ...
... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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...limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB ...
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... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the ...screw. 6. Secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments;...
... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the ...screw. 6. Secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments;...
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...at the back of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 12. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This port is purchased separately. HDMI port (for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB connectors... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for P7H55-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. These four 4-pin ...
...at the back of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 12. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This port is purchased separately. HDMI port (for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB connectors... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for P7H55-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. These four 4-pin ...
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...8226; Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset F_PANEL PIN 1 P7H55-M LE HD_LED RESET P7H55-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • ... 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. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-12 DO NOT place...
...8226; Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset F_PANEL PIN 1 P7H55-M LE HD_LED RESET P7H55-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • ... 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. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-12 DO NOT place...
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... 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) (for P7H55-M LE only) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use ... other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_EIDE P7H55-M LE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following...
... 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) (for P7H55-M LE only) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use ... other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_EIDE P7H55-M LE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following...
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...174; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run ... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to ...
...174; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run ... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to ...
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...1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 Place the support DVD into the... optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
...1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 Place the support DVD into the... optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
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...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the ...ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. • This function supports USB flash disks with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard...
...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the ...ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. • This function supports USB flash disks with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard...
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... 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 details. 2-6 ...reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported....
... 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 details. 2-6 ...reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported....
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...; The default BIOS settings for most conditions to guide you see on . Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may... not exactly match what you in this motherboard. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the...
...; The default BIOS settings for most conditions to guide you see on . Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may... not exactly match what you in this motherboard. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the...
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... 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 ...Disabled] [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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to turn on the system. Select Ignored if...
... 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 ...Disabled] [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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to turn on the system. Select Ignored if...
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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 GPU) H57/H55 • Integrated GPU ... configuration Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots According to the table below for motherboards with integrated GPU) Lynnfield CPU 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 CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with this function. Refer to Intel®...
P7P55/P7H57/P7H55 series motherboards installation notices Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction Chipset CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with integrated GPU) H57/H55 • Integrated GPU ... configuration Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots According to the table below for motherboards with integrated GPU) Lynnfield CPU 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 CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with this function. Refer to Intel®...
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... : Motherboard Model name : P7H55-M LE/SI;P7H55-M LX;P7H55-M LX2 conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. 2-23 ASUS P7H55-M LE...
... : Motherboard Model name : P7H55-M LE/SI;P7H55-M LX;P7H55-M LX2 conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. 2-23 ASUS P7H55-M LE...