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...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 or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16... channel. 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 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
...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 or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16... channel. 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 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
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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: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 64-step DRAM voltage...
... 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: - P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 64-step DRAM voltage...
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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 ... 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; P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1...
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 ... 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; P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 2 in 1...
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... the chassis in the correct orientation. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-23 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
... the chassis in the correct orientation. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-23 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-27 1-3 10. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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... BIOS settings, if any. 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 cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17
... BIOS settings, if any. 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 cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-17
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... mouse. 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. Refer to the table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 This .... 5. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Side Speaker Out port (gray). LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
... mouse. 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. Refer to the table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 This .... 5. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Side Speaker Out port (gray). LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
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... connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for...
... connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update ...the BIOS: 1. b. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in ...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update ...the BIOS: 1. b. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in ...
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...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is found. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this... compatibility and stability. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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:...
...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is found. See section Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this... compatibility and stability. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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:...
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... 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 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published ...on the ASUS official website. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... 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 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published ...on the ASUS official website. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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...should be enabled in this function. 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 Go... to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you installed. This item should be different due to the CPU you to enable the...
...should be enabled in this function. 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 Go... to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-15 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you installed. This item should be different due to the CPU you to enable the...
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...audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [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 ... only when you set this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto...
...audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [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 ... only when you set this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function....support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. 2.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow 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 [...
...system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function....support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. 2.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow 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 [...
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... Item Enter Go to load. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American ...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow 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. ...
... Item Enter Go to load. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American ...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-25 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow 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. ...