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Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium™ ...-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per...
Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium™ ...-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per...
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... Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports Hybrid Processer: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) Turbo Key II Hybrid OS...
... Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports Hybrid Processer: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) Turbo Key II Hybrid OS...
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Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power ...by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector ...
Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power ...by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Contents Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector ...
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... 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. LGA1156 CPU Socket 4. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. switch 7. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis...
... 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 11. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 1-19 13. LGA1156 CPU Socket 4. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. switch 7. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis...
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...the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying ...
...the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying ...
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... Optical S/PDIF Out port. Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel,... 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P7H55/USB3...
... Optical S/PDIF Out port. Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel,... 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Refer to the table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P7H55/USB3...
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... the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at...
... the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at...
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...this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD ...the future. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process. From the...
...this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD ...the future. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process. From the...
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... complete the update process. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through...these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-USB3 VER: 0108 DATE: 04/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] ...
... complete the update process. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through...these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-USB3 VER: 0108 DATE: 04/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] ...
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.... When found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! When the correct... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. 2.
.... When found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! When the correct... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. 2.
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. This item should be enabled in order...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. This item should be enabled in order...
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...] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. Select an item then press to high-definition audio. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio...[3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this item to change the USB-related features. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when ...
...] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. Select an item then press to high-definition audio. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio...[3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this item to change the USB-related features. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when ...
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...devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to change the advanced settings for Directed I /O. Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for PCI/PnP devices. USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. BIOS EHCI...18 Chapter 2: BIOS information If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [...
...devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to change the advanced settings for Directed I /O. Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for PCI/PnP devices. USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. BIOS EHCI...18 Chapter 2: BIOS information If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [...
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... Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can save and load CMOS. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset... save the current BIOS file to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Press to run the utility to display the submenu. Load CMOS Profile.
... Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can save and load CMOS. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset... save the current BIOS file to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Press to run the utility to display the submenu. Load CMOS Profile.