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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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... (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction 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. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in...
... (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction 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. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in...
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... cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an ... ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your area.
... cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an ... ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your area.
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... to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR P7H55-M SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M SI Onboard LED ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M SI motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that came with a standby power LED that lights up to...
... to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR P7H55-M SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P7H55-M SI Onboard LED ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M SI motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that came with a standby power LED that lights up to...
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... rear of the chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 1-16 12. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-3 14. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Onboard LED 1-1 ATX12V) 3. Intel® CPU socket 13....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 15 ...
... rear of the chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 1-16 12. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-3 14. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Onboard LED 1-1 ATX12V) 3. Intel® CPU socket 13....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 15 ...
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... Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are not bent. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to the PnP...
... Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are not bent. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to the PnP...
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... identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue slots) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1; Install a maximum of 3) SS - P7H55-M SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 ...you want to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when 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 DS ...
... identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue slots) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1; Install a maximum of 3) SS - P7H55-M SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 ...you want to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when 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 DS ...
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... cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-7 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
... cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-7 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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... 1. 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. 10. These four 4-pin Universal... comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to support 8-channel audio output. 8.
... 1. 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. 10. These four 4-pin Universal... comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to support 8-channel audio output. 8.
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...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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to...event. 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...
...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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to...event. 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...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin ... IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE PIN1 P7H55-M SI NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P7H55-M SI IDE connector ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-17 13. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin ... IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE PIN1 P7H55-M SI NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P7H55-M SI IDE connector ASUS P7H55-M SI 1-17 13. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray...
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... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE 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 install Windows® XP ... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to get all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to your hardware. •...
... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE 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 install Windows® XP ... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to get all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to your hardware. •...
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... BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus...; 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 to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 Insert the USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can use as a backup ...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus...; 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 to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 Insert the USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can use as a backup ...
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... the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file...
... the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file...
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... The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the...BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on . Do this option only if you in this motherboard. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure...
... The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the...BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on . Do this option only if you in this motherboard. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure...
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.... 2.4.7 Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-15 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [OK] and [Cancel], and then press to display the configuration options. After you select [OK... when the TCG/TPM Support item is installed on this menu allow you to set to [Yes]. 2.4.6 TPM Configuration The items in this motherboard. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip.
.... 2.4.7 Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-15 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [OK] and [Cancel], and then press to display the configuration options. After you select [OK... when the TCG/TPM Support item is installed on this menu allow you to set to [Yes]. 2.4.6 TPM Configuration The items in this motherboard. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip.
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...;C/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. If the fan is not connected.../2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled]...
...;C/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. If the fan is not connected.../2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled]...