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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Unique Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Power Solutions 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-4 1.3.6 ASUS Crystal Sound 1-4 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Unique Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Power Solutions 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-4 1.3.6 ASUS Crystal Sound 1-4 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 ...
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... BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6... 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5.1 Ai Overclock...
... BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6... 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5.1 Ai Overclock...
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... 0.00625V increment - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
... 0.00625V increment - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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... Features Express Gate Express Gate is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 settings in real time for the best graphics performance. With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC...
... Features Express Gate Express Gate is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 settings in real time for the best graphics performance. With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC...
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...other side of fan speed to page 4-5 for effective heat dissipation - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video ...which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to page...
...other side of fan speed to page 4-5 for effective heat dissipation - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video ...which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to page...
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...BIOS file. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Refer to page 3-4 for details. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users to page 3-35... for details. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive ...
...BIOS file. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Refer to page 3-4 for details. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Profile that allows users to page 3-35... for details. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive ...
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...Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency.
...Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency.
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... two pairs of up to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for ...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. To use DIMMs of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO...
... two pairs of up to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for ...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. To use DIMMs of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You ... RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You ... RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. We strongly...system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support... there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for... ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS ... the future. We recommend that you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS....
... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. We strongly...system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support... there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for... ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS ... the future. We recommend that you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS....
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...POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-9 See section 2.6 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
...POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-9 See section 2.6 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
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...Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to adjust more, set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules ...Offset Voltage [Auto] IMC Voltage [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory modules for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for the system. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS...
...Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to adjust more, set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules ...Offset Voltage [Auto] IMC Voltage [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory modules for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for the system. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-15 DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you to run faster...
... a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-15 DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you to run faster...
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...Frequency item settings. • According to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-4-36-6-5-16 The values ...frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency...
...Frequency item settings. • According to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-4-36-6-5-16 The values ...frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency...
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...default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-17 You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to set ...
...default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-17 You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to set ...
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Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. 3.5.17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-19 Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration.
Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. 3.5.17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Improve CPU VDroop directly. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-19 Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration.
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...Restart the computer to launch EPU. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage... Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. 4.3.4 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • GPU Boost is available when you install the GPU Boost driver...
...Restart the computer to launch EPU. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage... Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. 4.3.4 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • GPU Boost is available when you install the GPU Boost driver...
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... Boost. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the customized overclocking settings. Chapter 4 Default Target settings settings ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Adjustment sliders Click the Easy Mode button to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • EPU cannot run on the next system boot. To launch...
... Boost. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the customized overclocking settings. Chapter 4 Default Target settings settings ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Adjustment sliders Click the Easy Mode button to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • EPU cannot run on the next system boot. To launch...
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.... 4. The default is "Ultimate Mode". Press the power button again to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn off your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Turbo Key user interface.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key can decide the performance boost level by clicking the check boxes in the Setting section. 3. Double-click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the ASUS TurboV utility. You can choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Using...
.... 4. The default is "Ultimate Mode". Press the power button again to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn off your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Turbo Key user interface.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key can decide the performance boost level by clicking the check boxes in the Setting section. 3. Double-click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the ASUS TurboV utility. You can choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Using...
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... the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. The first time you launch EPU, the following message if no VGA power saving engine is available only when you with these modes to run Calibration first. ASUS EPU provides you to choose from: • Turbo...main menu iGPU energy saving status GPU Boost is detected. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to launch the program. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 4-9 Power Saving Mode When you use an Intel® Clarkdale CPU and install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. ...
... the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. The first time you launch EPU, the following message if no VGA power saving engine is available only when you with these modes to run Calibration first. ASUS EPU provides you to choose from: • Turbo...main menu iGPU energy saving status GPU Boost is detected. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to launch the program. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 4-9 Power Saving Mode When you use an Intel® Clarkdale CPU and install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. ...