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... 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 ...10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support 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 ...
... 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 ...10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support 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 ...
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... on the next page) viii P7H55-M SI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA1156 socket for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA4500) support: - HDMI Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536...
... on the next page) viii P7H55-M SI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA1156 socket for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA4500) support: - HDMI Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536...
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P7H55-M SI specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU...cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x...
P7H55-M SI specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU...cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x...
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... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable C1E Support. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you...
... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable C1E Support. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you...
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...the number of CPU cores to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set to [Disabled], the processor fetches only the currently requested cache line. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When this item is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-11 This...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with memory reads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item is set to [...
...the number of CPU cores to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set to [Disabled], the processor fetches only the currently requested cache line. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When this item is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-11 This...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with memory reads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item is set to [...
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...128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] PAVP Mode [Lite] Allows you to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the Interanal graphics device. When enabled, the CPU idle is set this option only when you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Select an item then press to...Disabled] [Lite] [Paranoid] 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] Video Function Configuration DVMT Memory [Maximum DVMT]...
...128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] PAVP Mode [Lite] Allows you to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the Interanal graphics device. When enabled, the CPU idle is set this option only when you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Select an item then press to...Disabled] [Lite] [Paranoid] 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] Video Function Configuration DVMT Memory [Maximum DVMT]...