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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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... Intel® H55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (2.5GT/s) 2 x... to 2 PATA devices Gigabit LAN controller - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /...
... Intel® H55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (2.5GT/s) 2 x... to 2 PATA devices Gigabit LAN controller - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /...
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... increment - vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage at 0.1V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.05V increment - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Profile - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - PCI...
... increment - vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage at 0.1V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.05V increment - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Profile - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker: - PCI...
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P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x ... 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x ... 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7H55D-M PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P7H55D-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference...
... your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7H55D-M PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P7H55D-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference...
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... 2.0 devices for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. P7H55D-M PRO and CPU match-up table CPU with VGA out can bring you with H55 Express Chipset to the whole new experience of the latest 3D...
... 2.0 devices for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. P7H55D-M PRO and CPU match-up table CPU with VGA out can bring you with H55 Express Chipset to the whole new experience of the latest 3D...
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... UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of real-time O.C. - ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 This easy O.C. GPU Boost GPU Boost... overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time. This is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to a...
... UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of real-time O.C. - ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 This easy O.C. GPU Boost GPU Boost... overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time. This is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to a...
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...multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 3-4 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to page ... the BIOS file. The BIOS settings can update your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying the DIY process! ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-5 for details...
...multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 3-4 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to page ... the BIOS file. The BIOS settings can update your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying the DIY process! ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-5 for details...
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... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-1
... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-1
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / ... the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are installing a CPU. Chapter 2 2. To prevent damage to the right (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / ... the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are installing a CPU. Chapter 2 2. To prevent damage to the right (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon...
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If so, skip this step. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-7 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat ...
If so, skip this step. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (C). ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-7 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat ...
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3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ...
3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ...
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...; According to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 Refer to DDR3-1333. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. To use DIMMs of the lower-sized channel...
...; According to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 Refer to DDR3-1333. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. To use DIMMs of the lower-sized channel...
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... - - KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2...
... - - KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2...
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...8226; •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. DS ... 7 - SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - K4B1G0846D(ECC) - DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS...
...8226; •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. DS ... 7 - SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - K4B1G0846D(ECC) - DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS...
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...3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • ... spec, CPUs with a 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 Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15
...3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • ... spec, CPUs with a 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 Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15
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... chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-17 Ensure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical...
... chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-17 Ensure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical...
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... support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI Express 2.0 x1_1 (2.5GT/s) ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express...
... support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI Express 2.0 x1_1 (2.5GT/s) ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express...
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-21 LAN (RJ-45) port 5. DVI-D out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem on the next pages. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. HDMI out port*** 7. VGA out port 4.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-21 LAN (RJ-45) port 5. DVI-D out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem on the next pages. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. HDMI out port*** 7. VGA out port 4.