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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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... 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V increment - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-DIMM - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Turbo Key - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable...
... 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V increment - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-DIMM - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Turbo Key - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable...
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... provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for the best graphics performance. Refer to page 4-6 for details. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 This easy O.C. With auto phase switching for components (which...
... provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for the best graphics performance. Refer to page 4-6 for details. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-3 This easy O.C. With auto phase switching for components (which...
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...speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it 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 4-5 for effective heat...2-21 for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
...speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it 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 4-5 for effective heat...2-21 for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
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... to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from...
... to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from...
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... the maximum DIMM frequency of up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from... install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Refer to the Microsoft® support site at...
... the maximum DIMM frequency of up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from... install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 Use a maximum of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Refer to the Microsoft® support site at...
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... support for the latest QVL. Profile feature in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15 Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC SLY3128M8-EAE SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU...
... support for the latest QVL. Profile feature in BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15 Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC SLY3128M8-EAE SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU...
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... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter...
... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter...
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... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to... 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot....
... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to... 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot....
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... 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 configuration...opportunity to run this program. Do this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-9 The Setup program is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to...
... 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 configuration...opportunity to run this program. Do this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-9 The Setup program is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to...
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...] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to adjust more, set... Inc. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select ...
...] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to adjust more, set... Inc. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select ...
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Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-15 Auto D.O.C.P. N/A N/A • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than marked frequency in high frequency. Use the and keys to obtain a better performance...the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to adjust the ratio. Disables this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to work in specific condition. eXtreme Memory Profile [...
Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.8 Others D.O.C.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-15 Auto D.O.C.P. N/A N/A • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than marked frequency in high frequency. Use the and keys to obtain a better performance...the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to adjust the ratio. Disables this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to work in specific condition. eXtreme Memory Profile [...
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... CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of up to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ensure the best CPU... support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to DDR3 1333. If this menu allow you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DRAM timing control features. Enables Full Power Mode to set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 80 to...
... CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Refer to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for some of up to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ensure the best CPU... support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following two items appear only when you to DDR3 1333. If this menu allow you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DRAM timing control features. Enables Full Power Mode to set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 80 to...
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You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ...: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-17 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14...
You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ...: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-17 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14...
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Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Improve CPU VDroop directly. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-19 3.5.17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Follow Intel specifications. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Improve CPU VDroop directly. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-19 3.5.17 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
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...GPU Boost is available when you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 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 ...all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Refer to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. •...
...GPU Boost is available when you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 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 ...all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Refer to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. •...
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...screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click More Setting from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Chapter 4 Default Target settings settings ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Adjustment sliders Click the Easy Mode button to adjust iGPU frequency and iGPU voltage simultaneously Undoes all changes without applying Applies all ... 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the iGPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in WIndows® environment and takes effect in...
...screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click More Setting from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Chapter 4 Default Target settings settings ASUS P7H55D-M PRO Adjustment sliders Click the Easy Mode button to adjust iGPU frequency and iGPU voltage simultaneously Undoes all changes without applying Applies all ... 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the iGPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in WIndows® environment and takes effect in...
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... to take effect. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also load personal profiles saved in the Setting section. 3. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Select your computer. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Select Turbo... Key Off to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer. 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to keep the power button as a common switch.
... to take effect. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also load personal profiles saved in the Setting section. 3. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Select your computer. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Select Turbo... Key Off to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer. 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to keep the power button as a common switch.
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... EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to optimize power management. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 4-9 ASUS EPU provides you to launch the program. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray...intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu iGPU energy saving status GPU Boost is ...
... EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to optimize power management. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 4-9 ASUS EPU provides you to launch the program. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray...intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu iGPU energy saving status GPU Boost is ...