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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™ Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * ... / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x4 speed, 2.5GT/s, black) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 ...
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™ Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * ... / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x4 speed, 2.5GT/s, black) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 ...
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...: - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter 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: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto Tuning Hybrid Switch: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS ...
...: - ASUS My Logo 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter 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: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto Tuning Hybrid Switch: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS ...
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P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6"... 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 1...
P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6"... 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 1...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Clear RTC...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Onboard LED 1-1 1-25 14. Clear RTC...
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... on the slot. 5. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers 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...
... on the slot. 5. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17 Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers 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...
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... 8-channel audio configuration. 14. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These...
... 8-channel audio configuration. 14. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These...
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... chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors...
... chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors...
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...a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you need to download, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS ...network traffic, or click Auto elect. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Click Next. From the FTP site, ...
...a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you need to download, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS ...network traffic, or click Auto elect. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Click Next. From the FTP site, ...
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... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to complete the update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default ... these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to complete the update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default ... these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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...utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. Turn on again. 5. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The BIOS...recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. 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 cause system boot failure! ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3
...utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. Turn on again. 5. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The BIOS...recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. 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 cause system boot failure! ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-3
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... [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core... that the BIOS automatically detects. 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 Item Enter...
... [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core... that the BIOS automatically detects. 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 Item Enter...
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... physical memory. 2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector...
... physical memory. 2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector...
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... Technology for Directed I /O. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following items appear only when you to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. ...2.5.6 [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
... Technology for Directed I /O. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following items appear only when you to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. ...2.5.6 [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save ... Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you to run the utility. • This function 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 the system while...
...the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save ... Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you to run the utility. • This function 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 the system while...