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...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 slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing...1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support 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...
...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 slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing...1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support 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...
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...This device complies with Part 15 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 class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to...Check local regulations for radio noise emissions from that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. However, there is subject to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...
...This device complies with Part 15 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 class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to...Check local regulations for radio noise emissions from that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. However, there is subject to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...
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... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an...
... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an...
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...ECC, un-buffered memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 slot 2 x PCI slots P7H55-M LE: Multi-VGA output support: HDMI...™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports Intel® next generation 32nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for P7H55-M LE only) Realtek® 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...3GB. DVI-D with Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz P7H55-M LX: Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, and RGB ports -
...ECC, un-buffered memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 slot 2 x PCI slots P7H55-M LE: Multi-VGA output support: HDMI...™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports Intel® next generation 32nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for P7H55-M LE only) Realtek® 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...3GB. DVI-D with Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz P7H55-M LX: Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, and RGB ports -
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed...supply case, to indicate that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P7H55-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M LE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the ...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed...supply case, to indicate that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P7H55-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M LE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the ...
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...(3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 13. KBMS 12 3 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 56 COM2 COM1 Place this user guide are for P7H55-M LE only. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-13 10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Doing so can damage the...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. HDMI ... 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
...(3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 13. KBMS 12 3 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 56 COM2 COM1 Place this user guide are for P7H55-M LE only. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-13 10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Doing so can damage the...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. HDMI ... 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
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... missing, or if you see any damage to prevent installation on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase 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 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System...
... missing, or if you see any damage to prevent installation on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase 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 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System...
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...- The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel 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 ... 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 Use a maximum of 3 ) DS EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - - - Corsair - -...
...- The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel 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 ... 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-4 Use a maximum of 3 ) DS EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - - - Corsair - -...
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...Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord ...1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.5 ...
...Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord ...1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.5 ...
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... an 8-channel audio output. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only). HDMI port (for any of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 12. DVI-D can't be converted to...connectors 1. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of these connectors, then install the module to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is purchased...
... an 8-channel audio output. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only). HDMI port (for any of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 12. DVI-D can't be converted to...connectors 1. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of these connectors, then install the module to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-10 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is purchased...
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... ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) (for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only) This connector is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are... GND SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P7H55-M LE SATA5 P7H55-M LE SATA connectors SATA6 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 3.
... ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) (for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only) This connector is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are... GND SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P7H55-M LE SATA5 P7H55-M LE SATA connectors SATA6 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 3.
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...up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P7H55-M LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts ... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...
...up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P7H55-M LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts ... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...
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Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) (for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only) The connector is purchased separately. COM2 P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LE Serial port (COM2) connector ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-16 PIN 1 10. The serial port bracket (COM2) is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) (for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only) The connector is purchased separately. COM2 P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LE Serial port (COM2) connector ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-16 PIN 1 10. The serial port bracket (COM2) is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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... Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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... Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your hardware....
... Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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... Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your hardware....
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... 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the...FTP site, select the BIOS version that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® ...
... 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the...FTP site, select the BIOS version that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® ...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [English] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] ... Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [00:31:48] [Fri 04/10/2009] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] This item appears only on P7H55-M LE. 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to display the...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [English] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] ... Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [00:31:48] [Fri 04/10/2009] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] This item appears only on P7H55-M LE. 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to display the...
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.... SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [...], the data transfer from and to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in driver. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-9
.... SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [...], the data transfer from and to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in driver. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-9
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... as well. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in the near future. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-11 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Setting this item is set to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled]...® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU that are reduced when the CPU overheats.
... as well. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in the near future. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-11 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Setting this item is set to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled]...® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU that are reduced when the CPU overheats.
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... or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. When a Lynnfield CPU is installed, the default setting is [PEG/PCI]. When a Clarkdale CPU is installed, the default setting is [PCIE/PCI]. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ... settings. We recommend that you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item is set this item to [Auto] for this item vary with CPUs. The configuration options are...
... or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. When a Lynnfield CPU is installed, the default setting is [PEG/PCI]. When a Clarkdale CPU is installed, the default setting is [PCIE/PCI]. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ... settings. We recommend that you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item is set this item to [Auto] for this item vary with CPUs. The configuration options are...
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...-related features. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. 2.4.4 USB Configuration The items in...
...-related features. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. 2.4.4 USB Configuration The items in...