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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M SI 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 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-6 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M SI 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 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-6 iii
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... reuse of electronic products. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for disposal of parts and recycling. This class B digital apparatus...
... reuse of electronic products. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for disposal of parts and recycling. This class B digital apparatus...
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... 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 , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect 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 , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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...that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a reminder that the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P7H55-M SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M SI Onboard LED ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-1 Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M SI motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
...that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a reminder that the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P7H55-M SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M SI Onboard LED ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-1 Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M SI motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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...CHA_FAN LGA1156 EATXPWR USB3_6 COM2 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 ICS 9LRS954 AUDIO RTL 8112L Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P7H55-M SI PCI1 Intel® GMA4500 SATA1 SATA2 7 8Mb BIOS 8 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT LPT PCI2 17 16 ... 13 12 11 10 Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Onboard LED 1-1 ATX12V) 3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 4. DO NOT overtighten...
...CHA_FAN LGA1156 EATXPWR USB3_6 COM2 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 ICS 9LRS954 AUDIO RTL 8112L Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P7H55-M SI PCI1 Intel® GMA4500 SATA1 SATA2 7 8Mb BIOS 8 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT LPT PCI2 17 16 ... 13 12 11 10 Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Onboard LED 1-1 ATX12V) 3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 4. DO NOT overtighten...
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..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P7H55-M SI P7H55-M SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-3 DDR3 modules are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of repair only if...
..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P7H55-M SI P7H55-M SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-3 DDR3 modules are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of repair only if...
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...less. install one identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue slots) and another identical DIMM pair in all four slots; P7H55-M SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. or - A-Data A-Data AD31333001GOU AD31333G001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data 3072MB...voltage) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3 ) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB DS APACER SS SS SS SS SS DS Corsair DS ...
...less. install one identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue slots) and another identical DIMM pair in all four slots; P7H55-M SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. or - A-Data A-Data AD31333001GOU AD31333G001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data 3072MB...voltage) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3 ) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB DS APACER SS SS SS SS SS DS Corsair DS ...
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...Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-7 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the...
...Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-7 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the...
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... port. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P7H55-M SI USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P7H55-M SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. The USB 2.0 module is for any of... front panel to CRT and isn't compatible with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI-D port. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... port. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P7H55-M SI USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P7H55-M SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. The USB 2.0 module is for any of... front panel to CRT and isn't compatible with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI-D port. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P7H55-M SI CHASSIS P7H55-M SI Chassis intrusion connector 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P7H55-M SI CHA_FAN P7H55-M SI fan connectors GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and " Ground"...
...the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P7H55-M SI CHASSIS P7H55-M SI Chassis intrusion connector 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P7H55-M SI CHA_FAN P7H55-M SI fan connectors GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and " Ground"...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - P7H55-M SI IDE connector ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-17 13. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 P7H55-M SI NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Master Slave Master Slave...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - P7H55-M SI IDE connector ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-17 13. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 P7H55-M SI NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Master Slave Master Slave...
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...to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to get all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun ...or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer 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 install ...
...to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to get all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun ...or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer 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 install ...
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... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to...
... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to...
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... Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to ... displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1.
... Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to ... displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1.
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... for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Insert the...
... for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Insert the...
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...not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. ... help to turn the system off then back on your data or system. If you in this section are for this motherboard apply for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
...not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. ... help to turn the system off then back on your data or system. If you in this section are for this motherboard apply for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
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... data saved in the security chip. 2.4.6 TPM Configuration The items in this motherboard. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [OK] and [Cancel], and then press to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-15 Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or...
... data saved in the security chip. 2.4.6 TPM Configuration The items in this motherboard. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [OK] and [Cancel], and then press to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-15 Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or...
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... Allows you do not wish to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-17 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power ...ºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] 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 By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or ...
... Allows you do not wish to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-17 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power ...ºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] 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 By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or ...