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... 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 heatsink and fan 1-6 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview 1-8 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-16...
... 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 heatsink and fan 1-6 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview 1-8 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-16...
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... VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® H55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2000 / 1866 / 1600... at rear panel) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back I/O - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7...
... VIA® 1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® H55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2000 / 1866 / 1600... at rear panel) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back I/O - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P7H55/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7...
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...for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but ...is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
...for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but ...is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
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...section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to...for single-channel operation. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 Refer to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • ...
...section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to...for single-channel operation. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-9 Refer to section 2.4 Ai Overclock Tuner for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • ...
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...-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix...-EDJE ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 Size...
...-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - - - P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Lynnfield CPU Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix...-EDJE ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 Size...
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...core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the ...- 7 - 7 - - - 8 - 7 - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 1.5 7 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 8 1.5 7 - - - - - - - 7 - ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-15 P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial...
...core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the ...- 7 - 7 - - - 8 - 7 - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 1.5 7 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 8 1.5 7 - - - - - - - 7 - ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-15 P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial...
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...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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..., indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 This is ideal for successful boot. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Press and hold... the MemOK! switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to enhance system performance. 1. 1.7 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows...
..., indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19 This is ideal for successful boot. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Press and hold... the MemOK! switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to enhance system performance. 1. 1.7 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows...
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...). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-5 Type [Auto] Allows you are not user-configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic...
...). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-5 Type [Auto] Allows you are not user-configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic...
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2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-7
2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-7
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... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to adjust the ratio... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-9 X.M.P. DRAM O.C. Auto D.O.C.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain ...
... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. The valid value ranges differently according to adjust the ratio... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-9 X.M.P. DRAM O.C. Auto D.O.C.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain ...
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...00625V interval. 2.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.7V with a 0.00625V interval. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 2.4.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to the ..., and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 2.4.16 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value...
...00625V interval. 2.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.7V with a 0.00625V interval. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 2.4.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to the ..., and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 2.4.16 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value...
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...Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to high-definition audio. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by PCI devices to be...Disabled] Disables the controller. 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set this item to [Auto] for the segment of system memory that you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. C State package limit ...
...Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to high-definition audio. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. [Enabled] Allows for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by PCI devices to be...Disabled] Disables the controller. 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set this item to [Auto] for the segment of system memory that you enable the previous item(s). [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM. C State package limit ...
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... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data...
... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to display the submenu. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data...