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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ix 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 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-3 1.3.2 Installing the CPU ... 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.10 Support DVD information 1-28 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ix 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 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-3 1.3.2 Installing the CPU ... 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.10 Support DVD information 1-28 1.10.1 Running the support DVD 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 iii
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Contents 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-5 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-6 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-6 2.3.4 System Information 2-7 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-8 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-8 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-9 2.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting 2-9 2.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 2-10 2.4.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 2-10 2.4.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 2-10 2.4.7 DRAM Frequency 2-10 2.4.8 QPI Frequency 2-10 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd Party...
Contents 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-5 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-6 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-6 2.3.4 System Information 2-7 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-8 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-8 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-9 2.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting 2-9 2.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 2-10 2.4.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 2-10 2.4.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 2-10 2.4.7 DRAM Frequency 2-10 2.4.8 QPI Frequency 2-10 2.4.9 ASUS/3rd Party...
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... must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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...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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; 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. P7H55/USB3 ...
...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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; 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. P7H55/USB3 ...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click Next. b. From the dropdown list, select any...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from the Internet, and then click Next. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click Next. b. From the dropdown list, select any...
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... is capable of 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 [...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
... is capable of 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 [...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3 If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails...
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... you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to configure system Date. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.9 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the...
... you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to configure system Date. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.9 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the...
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.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Start O.C. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and...
.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Start O.C. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and...