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1. QEATX12V OQEATXPWR 2888 5 3 Volts GND L IAAR 12 Volts 5 Volts z t 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts i PNG GND GND 9 9 9 5 Volts GND 3 GND GND m U0 eae 5 Volts PSON P7HS55D M PRO E GND GND J5 3 Volts 12 Volts p s 3 3 Volts 3 Volts oo m PIN1 P7H55D M PRO ATX power connectors LN e For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W Do not forget to connect the 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot e Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Ifyou are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details PSU suggested list Seventeam ST 522HLP T C STAR D420 CoolerMaster RS 750 Seventeam ST550EAJ 05F OCZ ELITEXSTREAM 1000 CWT PSH650V D ASUS P 50GA Seasonic SS 900HP CWT PSH750V D ASUS P 55GA
2. oO g ines ee ie Wie e O l Ze N E uw W ONG On W Q Qw2Zz Z Z S W zra g GOO Q 7 Oan LZZ EIS i ne labh tll i m 1 g ELE a gt Ls l s LN x a a lt G O iti SJE Bo P7H55D M PRO 3 2 I aa 3 W 3 on E HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition P7H55D M PRO Analog front panel connector LN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD Audio 2 30 Chapter 2 Hardware information 8 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
3. aN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details F Update BIDS from a file x ee ae he ers BIOS ca the Intemet ER Download BIOS from the Intemet Check BIOS Information Optio ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 3 3 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways e Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it Press lt Tab gt to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 10 FLASH TYPE BOARD VER DATE PATH A P7H55PRO ROM 2097152 2009 08 06 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit 2 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done Only a USB flash disk with FAT
4. Intel H55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM max 16GB DDR3 2133 0 C 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel Please refer to Memory QVL for details Refer 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 PCI slots Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution 2048 x 1536 75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748MB Intel H55 Express Chipset 6x SATA 3 0 Gb s ports JMicron JMB368 PATA controller 1x Ultra DMA 133 100 for up to 2 PATA devices Gigabit LAN controller Realtek 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET2 12 x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports at mid board 6 ports at back panel Realtek ALC892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC BD Audio Layer Content Protection Supports Jack Detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking only for Mic In port Optical S PDIF out port at back I O ASUS Noise Filter continued on the next page xi xii P7H55D M PRO specifications su
5. right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of l SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards LN You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 27 3 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed GND NC USB P10 USB_P8 USB 5V USB_P10 gt OA ri m om nn 535 GND NC E hia J o HARHAA E a USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 O GND GND GND USB_P7 oo SB 5V USB_P7 USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 USB 5V USB_P11 P7H55D M PRO USB2 0 connectors USB_P11 AN Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard as
6. 227 gt 43 N Fal PCIEX16 P7H55D M PRO VIA ee a HSS PCI1 H55 13 C sB_PWR ALC 889 ono nnnm nnmn nnnm HARRA Ennn Ennn Ennn 12 11 10 S AA connectors ev lilo ow o s s s s no me mo me O O O O E E E E Cc Cc Cc Cc Oe 2 O O oO oO wr lt T lt T a N N N N 5 5 ajla ac f x xt x eye Cie a all ajl x lt SHES SS lt S ll l l Hd e mM m mM y F b ogi alla a ia lE 20a alla A a B 4 EIEEE gt Oq lt qd IAO g 0q oa c NO TS toate EEEE FANDI z 2Q D 6 JMB368 w a a a SATA5 SATA6 com EE i ELE 8 7 O1 Refer to 2 7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 2 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V LGA1156 CPU Socket CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin PWR_FAN DDR3 DIMM slots Intel H55 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA 1 6 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_EIDE System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Standby power LED ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 3 2 2 3 Placement direction When i
7. Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Ifyou use an Intel CPU with integrated GPU and install an add on VGA card on your motherboard the system will automatically select the the add on VGA card as the primary VGA output after reboot To use the iGPU as the VGA output go to 3 6 2 Uncore Configuration gt Initiate Graphic Adapter select iGPU and plug the VGA cable s to the onboard video port s for VGA output e This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA DVI D and HDMI ports Note that DVI D HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup only DVI D output is valid Due to the Intel VGA driver issue the Windows Display Settings menu may offer some resolution options that your monitor does not support When you set a resolution not supported by your monitor it will black out If this happens wait 15 seconds for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to enter Safe Mode In Safe Mode change the display setting to 800 x 600 and then restart the system to adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows Display Settings menu Due to the Intel driver issue some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan or underscan Refer to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor
8. P7H55D M PRO System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 8 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Be sure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with
9. pseoqueyjoW O aa QO E5272 First Edition January 2010 Copyright 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY T
10. Configuration options Auto 700mV 800mV 900mV 1000mV 3 5 10 CPU Clock Skew Auto Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time Configuration options Auto Normal Delay 100ps Delay 1500ps Z Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key 3 5 11 CPU Voltage Mode Offset Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode Different sub items appear according to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting Configuration options Offset Manual ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 17 3 18 Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to Offset and allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 50000V with a 0 00625V interval Offset Sign This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than Auto To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value Fixed Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to Manual and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 85V to 1 60V with a 0 00625V interval fF Refer to the CPU
11. 106E5 gt Select Screen CPU Ratio Setting Auto Select Item C1E Support Enabled General Help Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Save and Exit Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Exit Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Intel R Virtualization Tech Enabled Scroll down to display the following items CPU TM function Enabled Execute Disable Bit Capability Enabled Intel R HT Technology Enabled Active Processor Cores A11 A20M Disabled Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Intel R TurboMode Tech Enabled Intel R C STATE Tech Disabled C State package limit setting Auto v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Ratio Setting Auto Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model C1E Support Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache MLC Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function This item sh
12. PCle 2 0 This motherboard supports the latest PCle 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance Refer to page 2 19 for details HDMI support High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable Supporting HDCP copy protection such as and Blu ray Discs HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience Refer to page 2 21 for details DVI D Support DVI Digital Visual Interface provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output DVI D HDMI VGA HDMI or DVI D VGA Refer to page 2 21 for details Dual Channel DDR3 2133 0 C 1333 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133 0 C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance Refer to page 2 10 for details Chapter 1 Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances ROHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packagings
13. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1 2GB of available disk space When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during the booting process and the existing OS will be launched directly Installation of at least 1GB system memory is recommended for better performance The First Screen Express Gate s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero 0 click to immediately enter existing OS To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen and then press the lt Del gt key during POST See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 9 Realtek High Definition Audio utility The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio
14. The other items Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 3 3 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 3 3 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 3 3 7 Pop up window 3 3 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to sele a field ACPI ct ACPI Use or to P APM Configuration configure system Time P Hardware Monitor 3 3 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not TO EEE EE TOS 20O SETE ST fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Scroll bar Pop up window 3 3 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 Main menu
15. When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information You can also set the system time and date and BIOS language in this menu Refer to 3 3 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Koot E Exit System Time 13 51 25 Use ENTER TAB System Date Wed 11 04 2009 or SHIFT TAB to Language English select a field SATA1 HDT722516DLA380 Use or gt te SATA2 Not Detected configure system Date SATA3 ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected Select Screen Storage Configuration Select Item System Information Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 3 4 1 SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the SATA device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA L O Select the type Device Hard Disk of device connected Vendor HDT722516DLA380 to the system Size 164 7GB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16Sectors PIO Mode 4 Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 SMART Monitoring Supported Type Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Sele
16. Yes The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume 3 7 3 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Disabled When set to Disabled the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2 0 specifications Enabled When set to Enabled the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2 0 specifications 3 7 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Disabled When set to Disabled the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC Enabled When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list 3 7 5 EuP Ready Disabled Disabled Disables the Energy Using Products EuP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL WO_USB audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 27 3 28 3 7 6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On lt Enter gt to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss Power Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled By RTC Alarm By External Modems By PCI Devices By PCIE Devices By PS 2 Keyboard Restore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power Off Power On Last State The system goes into off s
17. 32 16 format and single partition can support the A N ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select LN the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 3 10 Exit Menu for details 3 4 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file aN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again 5 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting T
18. CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control item to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C 158 F Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature Configuration options 40 C 104 F 50 C 1 22 F 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 1 76 F 90 C 1 94 F ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 29 3 30 CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Configuration options 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CPU Lower Temperature 40 C 104 F Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Sets the minimum CPU fan duty cycle When the CPU temperature is under 40 C 104 F the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Configuration options 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Disa
19. Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to Intel spec definition X M P DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU According to Intel CPU spec CPUs with a core frequency of 2 66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 1333 To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2 66G CPU enable the DRAM O C Profile feature in BIOS Refer to section 3 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Meg
20. EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly BIOS update utility Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS based flash utility Refer to page 3 4 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file Refer to page 3 5 for details ASUS O C Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O C Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings Refer to page 3 35 for details ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q DIMM enhances your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying the DIY process ASUS P7H55D M PRO 1 6 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoi
21. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit amp Save Changes changes Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults a Select Screen tl Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Z Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Ok to save changes and exit V If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values Af
22. KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ3P1600LV3GK OCZ30B1600LV4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3X16004GK XMP OCZ3X1600LV4GK XMP OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP Super Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP DIMM socket Timin support DimmiBios Voltage Optional A B 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 75 1 85 1 75 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 75 1 85 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 8 1 65 1 6 1 6 1 65 1 6 1 65 1 5 1 6 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 9 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 Chapter 2 Hardware information P7H55D M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU Clarkdale Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG AD3133301GOU AX3U1333PB2G7 2P AD3U1333C4G9 B AD31333E002GOU AX3U1333PB2G7 3P TR3X3G1333C9 Ver2 1 CM3X2G1333C9 BoxP N TW3X4G1333C9DHX CM3X2048 1333C9DHX Ver3 2 TR3X6G1333C9 Ver2 1 CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 CT12864BA1339 8FF CT12864BA1339 8SFD CT12872BA1339 9FF BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP CT25664BA1339 16FF CT25664BA1339 16SFD CT25672BA1339 18FF BL25664BA1336 16SFB1 EBJ10UE8BAWO DJ E EBJ10UE8BDFO DJ F EBJ10UE8EDFO D
23. PC power button into a physical overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games with just one touch Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1 Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD Restart your computer ASUS Turbo Key automatically starts after Windows start up Double click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Turbo Key user interface mA 6 33 PM Configuring ASUS Turbo Key Turbo Key Power Button Action Turbo Key Off Turbo Key On Setting X Show OSD Turbo Key Profile Ultimate 1 Select your desired power button action Select Turbo Key Off to keep the power button as a common switch Select Turbo Key On to boost system performance after pressing the power button 2 You can choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status by clicking the check boxes in the Setting section 3 You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility The default is Ultimate Mode For detailed ASUS TurboV configurations refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com 4 Click Apply for all settings to take effect Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Turbo Key user interface Press the power butto
24. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS you to avoid network traffic or click version that you wish to download Click Auto Select Click Next Next e Update Server Before Continue please make sure that your system is connected to the Intemet You can then choose a web site by yourself or click AutoSelect button ASUS Update J will choose the best site based on network traffic automatically for you 5 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Fom the Windows desktop click 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt window then click Open ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to ASUS Update main window appears complete the update process 2 Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu then click Open Next Look in J 3 Floppy e Oe Be JprisspPRoROM Filename P7H55DPRO Files of type BIOS Files awd bin ami rom v Cancel oa 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Intemet Updais sA ws spocied BIOS image file on ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet Download a specified BIOS image file via Internet for later usage 4 Check BIOS Information
25. Slave Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 IDE devices LN If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting 2 26 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 Intel H55 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA 1 6 These connectors connect to Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA signal cables oHa ial SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND GND GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND GND GND P7H55D M PRO z um en P7H55D M PRO SATA connectors eS eS On lo ad Naan nOan Oar OCHO OURO OOOO i S gt o S gt O RSATA_RXN5 m RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 i GND GND GND GND GND GND
26. Snake PSH850V Delta GPS 350AB ASUS U 65GA Silverstone SST ST85F EnerMAX EG495AX VE E 24P ASUS U 75HA Silverstone ZM1200M EnerMAX ELT500AWT AXE AA1000U C Tagan TG1100 U33 FSP FSP500 60GLN Be quiet P6 PRO 850W Thermaltake W0132RE Gigabyte M550A D1 Be quiet BNO77 Thermaltake W0133RU Gigabyte P610A C1 CoolerMaster RS 850EMBA Thermaltake W0171 GoldenField ATX S398 Corsair CMPSU 620HX AcBel API4PC24 GoldenField ATX S550 Corsair HX1000W Aelta GPS 550AB cuteAP 600S EnerMAX EGX1000EWL Be quiet BNO73 OCZ OCZ780MXS HECHUAN ST ATX330 CoolerMaster RS 650 Seasonic SS 351HT Seasonic SS 460HS Seventeam ST 420BKP Thermaltake TWV500W AP Seasonic SS 500GB Snake PSH500V Thermaltake PUREPower 600AP Seasonic SS 500HM Silverstone SST ST50EF Zippy HP2 6500PE G1 Seasonic SS 550HT Silverstone PSU ST56ZF Zippy PSL6720P Seasonic SS 600HT ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 31 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Oo a Lu Ww oa o E oBBRHRRRHEARH gt Z m 2 m m fm o o m o o o o m o cm a o m fa m Ground cD m ig SE J au BS afa a ee an E
27. Steering Reserved Reserved System CMOS Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Reserved Numeric I Data Processor Primary IDE Channel 0 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 O These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 shared PCIEx1_1 PCI_1 PCI2 LAN USB 2 0 Controller 1 Eee _ _ USB 2 0 Controller 2 ee _ a shared shared SATA Controller 1 shared SATA Controller 2 m shared IDE shared shared Onboard VGA HD Audio shared 2 18 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot 2 5 5 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot 2 5 6 PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2 0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot 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 2 6 Ju
28. an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any Refer to Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page Install the software drivers for the expansion card aN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable Refer to the table on the next page for details ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 17 2 5 3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ 9 _ Communications Port COM1 IRQ Holder for PCI
29. documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage Setting a high ce VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable 3 5 12 IMC Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 20 with a 0 05V interval 3 5 13 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 2V to 2 20V with a 0 10V interval According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the a CPU 3 5 14 CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage The values range from 1 8V to 2 15V with a 0 05V interval 3 5 15 PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 1 05V to 1 40V with a 0 05V interval 0 The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 3 5 16 iGPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the integrated GPU voltage The values range from 1 0V to 1 15V with a 0 05V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 17 Load Line Calibration Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Follow Intel specifications Enabled Improve CPU VDroop directly 3 5 18 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 3 5 19 PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configurat
30. due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 7 Connectors 2 7 1 Rear panel connectors PS 2 keyboard port purple HDMI out port Optical S PDIF Out port DVI D out port VGA out port USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 LAN RJ 45 port USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 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 ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 21 LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In fLine In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer
31. item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears aN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 33 3 34 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change a a nn aaa password lt Enter gt again to disabled password Supervisor Password Installed User Password Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items No Access Prevent
32. not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts EPU cannot run on the customized overclocking settings Restart the computer to launch EPU For system stability set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS TurboV Launching ASUS TurboV 1 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD 2 Click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt TurboV gt TurboV Target settings Default settings Click to show more settings chipset voltage settings 4 6 Save the current settings as a new profile CPU Voltage 4 22500 Voltage 4 Adjustment IC Voltage 1 10 bars More Setting a iGPU voltage and frequency settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying GPU Boost is available when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD For advanced overclock ability adjust first the BIOS items and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in Windows environment and takes effect in real time withou
33. power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip aN A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Hold the DIMM by both of its ends i then insert the DIMM vertically into 4 the socket Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the oin retaining clip snaps back into place 4 Ega and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM Locked Retaining Clip A N Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM 1 2 Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support l Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 5 1 Installing
34. the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting Refer to section 3 7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 33 2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 1 Knowing BIOS 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 motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update 7 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly Ce recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 3 2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance Howeve
35. to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http green asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in a municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out
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38. Boot Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device Removable Dev available devices 2nd Boot Device Hard Drive 3rd Boot Device ATAPI DVD ROM 1st xxth Boot Device Removable Dev These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled V To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 31 3 32 3 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Quick Boot Enabled Disabled When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Enabled When set to Enabled BIOS skips some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system Full Screen Logo Enabled Disabled Di
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40. J Q Ka Q Information button ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 11 gt g pe er ba Ja 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support
41. J F EBJ21UE8BAWO DJ E EBJ21UE8BDFO DJ F EBJ21UE8EDFO DJ F F3 10600CL7D 2GBPI F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBPI XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBHK XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBRM XMP F3 10666CL9T 6GBNQ GG34GB1333C9DC HMT112U6BFR8C H9 HMT125U6BFR8C H9 HMT125U6BFR8C H9 KVR1333D3N9 2G KVR1333D3N9 4G MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK OCZ3G1333LV3GK OCZ3P1333LV3GK OCZ3G1333ULV4GK OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZX1333LV6GK XMP AL7F8G73D DG1 AL8F8G73D DG1 M378B2873DZ1 CH9 M378B2873EH1 CH9 M391B2873DZ1 CH9 M378B5673DZ1 CH9 ASUS P7H55D M PRO 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 4 x 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 2GB 2 x 1GB Chip Brand Chip NO AD30908C8D 15IG H5TQ2G83AFRH9C MICRON DOKPT MICRON MT8JF12864AY 1G4D1 MICRON D9KPT ECC MICRON D9KPT MICRON D9JNM MICRON D9KPT ECC NA ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR H5TQ1G83BFR H5TQ1G83BFRH9C IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H K4B2G0846B HCH9 MICRON 9FF22 DOKPT MICRON 9FF22 DOKPT NANYA Hynix Hynix Qimonda SAMSUNG NA z PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC A3P1GF3DGF SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAM
42. Power Fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF Out Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24 pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel BIOS Features 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 Manageability WIM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form Factor uATX Form Factor 9 6 x 9 6 24 5cm x 24 5cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xiii XIV 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P7H55D M PRO motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 7 If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models ASUS P7H55D M PRO 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 3 1
43. Product highlights Intel LGA1156 Lynnfield Clarkdale Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors in LGA1156 package which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2 channel 4 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2 0 lanes providing great graphics performance Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors are the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Moreover Intel Clarkdale integrated Graphics Processing Unit GPU processors which goes with Intel H55 chipset with VGA out can bring you to the whole new experience of the next generation VGA performance It also provides separated 3D 2D and Video Engines to execute different graphic control in hardware Refer to page 2 5 for details P7H55D M PRO and CPU match up table CPU with integrated GPU CPU without integrated GPU Clarkdale CPU Lynnfield CPU Integrated GPU is enabled HDMI DVI D D sub ports are enabled Discrete VGA card is required Intel H55 The Intel H55 Express Chipset is the latest one chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium processors Intel H55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability Using Intel Core i5 6 Series Core i3 5 Series and Pentium CPU with H55 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance
44. Q O g pe ct 4 4 4 3 2 ASUS Al Suite ASUS Al Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily Launching Al Suite 1 Install Al Suite from the motherboard support DVD 2 Launch Al Suite by clicking Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite gt Al Suite v1 xx xx The Al Suite main window appears 3 TheAl Suite icon EJ appears in the Windows notification area If you minimize the application main window click this icon to restore the window Using Al Suite Click each utility button to launch the utility or click the Normal button to restore system default settings Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature CPU voltage fan speed and CPU FSB frequency Click to restore default settings E S Normal E T a E an a Click to launch each utility The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual utility buttons vary by models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC s system loading The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment Launching Fan Xpert After ins
45. Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if The Manual menu contains the system detects installed the list of supplementary user Click the Contact tab devices Install the necessary manuals Click an item to open to display the ASUS drivers to use the devices the folder of the user manual contact information The Utilities Click the Highlights menu shows the tab to display the applications and ware information PP ASUS InstAll software Informatio other software that the motherboard Norton Internet Security 2009 supports Intel Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver Intel Graphics AcceleratorDrive Click Realtek LAN Driver ick an item A ay Click an icon to install to display DVD ASUS Turbo Key motherboard ASUS EPU 6 Engine information ASUS Express Gate Installer Click to obtain the Browser Configuration Utility corresponding __ software manuals If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary softw
46. SUNG K4B1G0846D ECC SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D Timing Dimm Bios 7 7 7 20 1333 9 9 9 24 7 7 7 20 7 7 7 20 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 7 7 7 18 7 7 7 21 7 7 7 21 8 8 8 21 8 8 8 21 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 DIMM socket support Optional A B C Voltage 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 5 1 5 1 70 1 5 1 5 2 13 P7H55D M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU Clarkdale Vendor Part No M378B5673EH1 CH9 M391B5673DZ1 CH9 M378B5273BH1 CH9 W1333UX2GB XMP TS128MLK64V3U TS256MLK64V3U SLY3128M8 EDJ SLY3128M8 EDJE AQ28M64A8BJH9S AQ28M72D8BJH9S AQS56M64B8BJH9S AQS56M72E8BJH9S FSX1333D3G 1G FSH1333D3G T3G XMP EKM324L 28BP8 113 M2Y2G64CB8HAQN CG PDC32G1333LLK PVS34G1333ELK PVT36G1333ELK SP001GBLTU1333S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 SS 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 1GB 1GB DIMM socket support Optional A B C Timing Chip Brand Chip NO Dimm Bios OLET SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D Asint DDRIII1208 DJ ELPIDA J1108BASE DJ E SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC PATRIOT 17 9 9 9 24 1 5 9 9 9 24 1 65 NT5CB128M8AN CG NANYA S POWER IO
47. Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines lf you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys aN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ifthe system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details e Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 2 6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 3 3 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker A
48. YT3E0 P7H55D M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU Clarkdale KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON CT12864BA1067 8FF CT12864BA1067 8SFD CT12872BA1067 9FF CT25664BA1067 16FF CT25664BA1067 16SFD CT25672BA1067 18FF EBJ10UE8BAWO AE E EBJ1Q0UE8EDFO AE F EBJ11UD8BAFA AG E EBJ21UE8BAWO AE E EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F HMT112U6AFP8C G7NO HYMT112U64ZNF8 G7 HMT125U6AFP8C G7NO HYMT125U64ZNF8 G7 KVR1066D3N7 1G KVR1066D3N7 2G KVR1066D3N7 2G KVR1066D3N7 4G MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 M378B5273BH1 CF8 TS256MLK64V1U SS MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA HYNIX HYNIX HYNIX HYNIX KINGSTON KINGSTON ELPIDA SAMSUNG MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG ELPIDA Chip Brand Chip NO DIMM socket support Optional A B Gc Dimm Bios Voltage D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT ECC D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT ECC J1108BABG DJ E J1108EDSE DJ F J5308BASE AC E J1108BABG DJ E J1108EDSE DJ F H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 D1288JEKAPA7U D1288JEKAPGA7U J1108BABG DJ E K4B2G0846B HCF8 7VD22 8ZF22 DOKPV 7VD22 8ZF22 DOKPV K4B2G0846B HCF8 J1108BABG AE E Chapter 2 Hardware information P7H55D M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1067MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU Clarkdale DIMM sock
49. Z The USB module is purchased separately e 4 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis aS A p amp S n 0 Ul Ti O ee ia COM1 P7H55D M PRO Serial port COM1 connector Z The COM module is purchased separately a Chapter 2 Hardware information 5 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin PWR_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Q CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND em em ELSE Rotation Ezgo zzgo i 220 a2 O z4 Z wz 1 lt DOD oc A Q I O O O mi a CIC CO P7H55D M PRO Fan connectors ra Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air
50. a surge protector ot oe oo N a Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 9 Turning off the computer While the system is ON pressing
51. abit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 11 P7H55D M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU Clarkdale Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ AD31600G001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9 AG AX3U1600PB1G8 2P AD31600E001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9 3G AX3U1600PB1G8 3P AX3U1600GB2G9 AG XMP AX3U1600XB2G7 EF XMP AD31600F002GMU XMP AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP AX3U1600GB2G9 3G AX3U1600XB2G7 FF XMP TR3X3G1600C8D TR3X3G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP TR3X3G1600C9Ver1 1 XMP CMG4GX3M2A1600C7 XMP CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP TR3X6G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP TR3X6G1600C9Ver2 1 XMP CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 XMP CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP BL12864BA1608 8SFB XMP BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 12800CL8T 6GBPI XMP F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ
52. al documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to i 4 complete a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to e complete a task LN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task V NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task m Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt _ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt P7H55D M PRO specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LGA1156 socket for Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology The Intel Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list
53. an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package vA ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive 2 From the Main menu click the Utilities tab and then click Install ASUS Update VX XX XX 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system V Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the Windows desktop click 2 Select Update BIOS from the Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Internet from the drop down menu ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The and then click Next ASUS Update main window appears e Internet ex J E mail WY Pairt Windows Meda Play 2 ASUSUpdate Aih FE a vcoster v2 00 18 Booster 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Internet Update system BIOS using a specified BIOS image fle on ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet Download a specified BIOS image file via Internet for 4 Check BIOS Information Ti Update BIOS from the Internet E Save current BIOS to a file Usda cad froma Update BIOS from the Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3
54. and Play devices not required for boot No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system 3 6 6 Intel VT d Disabled Disabled Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Enabled Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O 3 26 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume No used for System ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Suspend ACPI APIC Support Enabled EuP Ready Disabled gt APM Configuration gt Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 3 7 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend S1 POS only Sets the APCI suspend mode to S1 POS Power On Suspend S3 only Sets the APCI suspend mode to S3 STR Suspend To RAM Auto The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode 3 7 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume No The system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume
55. are manuals The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Ala Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide Realtek 11D Audio Users Manual 2 The Manual folder of the support oS Sr r t BCU PPOSO MJIVO Manusi ASUS Unity p DVD appears Double click the EEEE a folder of your selected software oi ae oo Ji Libtene W Netacrk L Tute L 9 er 3 Some software manuals are f e zao provided in different languages aae E Double click the language to 7 show the software manual WE We p i German T Japanese e s 5 Smpltred Chace y Tiostrone Cheemie d l M Computer 9 pe ct D Ja VA The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 ASUS PC Probe Il PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detect
56. assembly from the motherboard 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 9 2 10 2 4 System memory 2 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual In line Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets EEE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 IHD U0 ooo oo voooooooooo Hono wooooooOoN E g O o P7H55D M PRO E 3 Qo Tm aca een P7H55D M PRO 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM Install only one memory module in slot A1 or B1 as a single channel operation DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets aN You may install varying memory sizes in
57. bled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UT Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot GS ooo SSsSssaqas Device Priority gt Boot Device Priority sequence gt Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk gt Security drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 3 8 1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY
58. by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents CONTENTS renn cede m aceehauecancticanS cxncancucenscteaseauseccunnasccehtevantatvantanesnsoceutshacneane iii leie SS E EE E vii Safely MIormMmatlO I se ciscsscccdasiisecncvecenctensaccancenveveasdeducenscsavecdsadeceuseessawtssasueddasseusmecntoceuses viii ADOULIHIS QUIN GG xcs sccectescent ct cosescecexcearactcechestaasezesaceocecesctsacsusecectnceudesseustecedebecrevseccesceees Ix P7H55D M PRO specifications SUMIMALY ccsecsssseesseessessee
59. capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Vista Set default device Minimize Exit button button button Device Configuration advanced option tabs MEE Digital output ma sesen oE soto amp settings rasa Connector de m U w settings Sound Effects Default Format Environment Bathroom Mi Reset Loudness Equalization Analog c l and digital o AS connector saloons GA zz status window Equalizer z Reset amp if 3 Karaoke ig SUS Information oa red button B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration Exit button options Environment Control settings window oi Minimize button A a Equalizer G aE m a r thes 9 i
60. ct Screen Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Select Item PIO Mode Auto Change Field DMA Mode Auto General Help SMART Monitoring Auto Save and Exit 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc The BIOS automatically detects the values of the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no SATA device is installed in the system ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 12 Type Auto Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed Not Installed Select this option if no SATA drive is installed Auto Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type CDROM Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive ARMD Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA Logical Block Addressing mode Auto Select Auto to enable the LBA mode Logical Block Addressing mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Disabled Disables this function Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers Auto When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the devic
61. d damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED opg Emi adl L A i i SB_PWR P7H55D M PRO ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P7H55D M PRO Onboard LED ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 1 2 2 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 EATX12V eo 5 B L CT mki mia onig VGA E lt F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 3 T AUDIO CHA_FAN1 l ICS Lithium Cell Me a a s
62. dvanced Power Boot Tools Exit a System Time 13 51 25 Use ENTER TAB System Date Wed 11 04 2009 or SHIFT TAB to Lanquage English select a field HDT722516DLA380 Use or gt to SATA2 Not Detected configure system Date SATA3 ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected P F Select Screen Storage Configuratio Select Item System Information Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit 702 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu items Navigation keys 3 3 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management APM configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 9 3 3 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings V The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another _ 3 3 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items
63. e operating system Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Intel R TurboMode tech Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function Intel R C STATE Tech Enabled Enabled Allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode Enable this item only when you install a C State Technology supported CPU Disabled Disables this function C State package limit setting Auto This item appears only when you set the Intel R C STATE Tech item to Enabled We recommend that you set this item to Auto for BIOS to automatically detect the C State mode supported by your CPU Configuration options Auto C1 C3 C6 3 6 2 Uncore Configuration The Uncore Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Uncore Configuration ENABLE Allow So remapping of IMC Type Clarkdale overlapped PCI memory above the total Memory Remap Feature Enabled physical memory PCI MMIO Allocation 4GB To 3072MB DISABLE Do not allow Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI remapping of memory iGPU Graphics Mode Select Enabled 32MB 1iGPU Frequency Current iGPU Frequency DVMT FIXED Memory 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Memory Remap Feature Enabled Disabled Do not allow remapping of memory Enabled Allows for the segment of system memory that was previously overwritten by PCI devices to be rema
64. e supports multi sector transfer feature Disabled When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time PIO Mode Auto Auto Allows automatic selection of the PIO Programmed input output modes which correspond to different data transfer rates 0 1 2 3 4 Set the PIO mode to Mode O 1 2 3 or 4 DMA Mode Auto DMA Direct Memory Access allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead The DMA mode consists of SDMA single word DMA MDMA multi word DMA and UDMA Ultra DMA Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the DMA mode SMART Monitoring Auto Auto Allows automatic selection of the S M A R T Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Enabled Enables the S M A R T feature Disabled Disables the S M A R T feature 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enabled Sets the SATA controller to combine two 16 bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32 bit double word transfer to the processor This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data Disabled Disables this function Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Co
65. ed Module Version 2 24 5 13 4 Disabled USB Devices Enabled Enabled 2 Hubs USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled r4 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Host Controllers Disabled Disables the controllers The following items appear only when you set USB Support to Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 25 3 6 5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings NO lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Plug And Play O S No Plug And Play O S No Yes When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug
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68. enenniieiinunennainani innana nin inaianei 4 8 4 3 7 PoU EPU ee E 4 9 4 3 8 ASUS Express GAE r RE EAER 4 10 4 3 9 Realtek High Definition Audio Utility cceeeeetesseeeeeeeees 4 11 Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment
69. ent response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU the world s first power saving engine has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real time With auto phase switching for components which includes the CPU VGA card integrated GPU memory chipset hard drives and CPU cooler system fans the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking helping save power and money Refer to page 4 9 for details ASUS P7H55D M PRO 1 3 1 3 5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability Up to 20 C 36 F Cooler Stack Cool 3 Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB printed circuit board for effective heat dissipation making temperatures cooler by up to 20 C ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution The crystal shaped heatsink features 0 dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area t
70. esesstuinenareealednses 3 28 3 7 7 Hardware VIOMIMON vxcancnwussesesserseascendoscimenecevocansateentenweasncnesdieawns 3 29 3 8 EOL MENU iesi 3 31 3 8 1 Boot Device Priory ccsanisencoercctstescoracelecciaptadmianioreaeenients 3 31 3 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration ccccccceeeeceeeeseessecereseeeeeeeeaes 3 32 3 8 3 SOC e a codeuncnee ean ena eae nen enemaeneae 3 33 3 9 TOUS MENU sce cats cae cases ee cen emcee ascents newton amen 3 35 3 9 1 ASUS OC POIG 3 35 3 9 2 AINE T 2ean E A 3 36 3 9 3 ASUS EZ FIIS 2 enen O 3 36 3 9 4 Express Gate AUTO eeri n EEE 3 37 3 10 EXI MENU sosise aeda iaa aa a Eaa 3 38 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating System s ssssssussunsnuenunnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 1 4 2 Support DVD information sssssssssussusnunnunnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 4 1 vi Contents 4 2 1 Running the support DVD isis cacecticcinectsncevavbceasitenatceeuniadveniweeties 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals seeseeeeeeeereersererrerrerreresrn 4 2 4 3 Software information ssssssssuusnusnunnnnnnunnunnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nanna 4 3 4 3 1 ASUS PO PTODE Mscentre E E S 4 3 4 3 2 AOUS Al SUMS crepie e a n R E i 4 4 4 3 3 ASUS Fan ADEM cissinesiwicsivenvosmelshitinnenduisiimmnensdinddidmenuensdivencwsceiss 4 5 4 3 4 ASUS TUDO V eine ta tonoceudataaonetadinniieneyahes 4 6 4 3 5 ASUS GPU BOOST orenean Ra 4 7 4 3 6 ASUS Turbo KEY iieciciiin
71. et Timing support Dimm Bios VO tage Optional A B C Vendor Part No SS Chip Brand Chip NO SLY3128M8 EAE Asint DDRIII1208 AE LZ3128M8 EAE Asint DDRIII1208 AE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N BE 3DU3191A 10 Qimonda IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F 7 LN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one 1 module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as Single channel memory configuration B Supports two 2 modules inserted into the blue slots A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration C Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration aN ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Based on the Intel specification you can only install one X M P DIMM per channel Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs e According to Intel spec definition DDR3 1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3 1600 DIMM support for each memory channel e According to Intel CPU spec CPUs with a core frequency of 2 66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 1333 To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2 66G CPU enable the DRAM O C Profile feature in BIOS Refer to section 3 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details e Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 15 2 4 3 Installing a DIMM A N Ensure to unplug the
72. face Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Z Some heatsinks come with pre A applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help 7 Close the load plate A and then push down the load lever B ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock C 8 Insert the load lever under the retention tab ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 7 2 8 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance AN When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately ensure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install Use an LGA1156 compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only The LGA1156 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before y
73. flow inside the e system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors y The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power ae Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 29 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Cisne O noo on no a KE g q EH A mra O gt Z O E g _P7H55D MPRO Em E DEO s SPDIF_OUT P7H55D M PRO Digital audio connector TA The S PDIF module is purchased separately 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector
74. guration HDA Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio Enabled SPDIF OUT Mode Setting SPDIF Disabled Realtek LAN Enabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled J Micron PATA Controller Enabled Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 HDA Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Front Panel Type HD Audio AC97 Set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 HD Audio Set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio SPDIF OUT Mode Setting SPDIF SPDIF Set the audio output to SPDIF out HDMI Set to audio output to HDMI out Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enables Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Disables Realtek LAN Controller LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item appears only when you enable the previous item Disabled Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM Enabled Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM J Micron PATA Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the J Micron PATA controller Disabled Disables the J Micron PATA controller Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Porti base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanc
75. hrough high efficient heat exchange Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS crystal shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading Built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment Refer to page 4 5 for details 1 3 6 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech centric applications like Skype online game video conference and recording 8 Channel Audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology Refer to page 2 21 for details ASUS Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises 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 your favorite settings Chapter 1 Product Introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS
76. ical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device CDROM XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 3 BIOS setup Backing up the current BIOS aN Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alohanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 FLASH TYPE MRICS BOARD P7H55D M PRO BOARD UHKHOWEH VER 0273 VER Unknown DATE 22 03 2009 DATE Unknown PATH Bay BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Saving BIOS ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 7 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Update
77. ick access to the Internet browser and Skype Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Reset When setting this item to Reset ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks cookies browsing history This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly No Set to No to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate V The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings m ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 37 3 38 3 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
78. ion Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 19 3 20 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Configure CPU Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT d Disabled ae Select Screen tt Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects LN The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between Module Version 01 04 CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Manufacturer Intel NOTE If an invalid Brand String Intel R Core TM CPU 860 ratio is set in CMOS Frequency 2 80GHz then actual and Bee epee EE setpoint values may Cache L2 1024 KB differ Cache 13 8192 KB Ratio Status Unlocked Min 09 Max 21 NOTE Please key in Ratio Actual Value 21 ratio numbers directly CPUID
79. keys to adjust the value You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 to 500 PCIE Frequency XXX Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the PCIE frequency The values range from 100 to 200 3 5 6 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600 V The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings According to Intel CPU spec CPUs with a core frequency of 2 66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 1333 To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2 66G CPU enable the DRAM O C Profile feature in BIOS Refer to section 3 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details A Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this H happens revert to the default setting eee 3 5 7 QPI Frequency Auto Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect QPI frequency Configuration options Auto 3200MHz 3733MHz 4800MHZ 5333MHz 5867MHZz 6400MHZ 3 9 8 DRAM Timing Control The items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Z The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard e 1st Information 5 5 5 15 4 36 6 5 16 The values vary depending on your settings
80. mmary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features TurboV Turbo Key GPU Boost ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Power Solutions ASUS EPU 4 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Stack Cool 3 ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q DIMM ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS My Logo 2 Multi language BIOS Precision Tweaker vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 00625V increment vIMC Adjustable IMC voltage at 0 05V increment vDRAM Bus Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 1V increment vPCH Adjustable PCH voltage at 0 05V increment vCPU_PLL Adjustable CPU_PLL voltage at 0 05V increment SFS Stepless Frequency Selection Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page P7H55D M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I O Ports 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port purple 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI D Output 1 x D Sub Output 1 x Optical S PDIF Out 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel Audio I O Internal I O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x
81. mper Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords i d CLRTC O 1 2 2 3 W Co Normal Clear RTC O Default P7H55D M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data A Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure e Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure
82. n again to turn off the Turbo Key function 0 Pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds will turn off your computer Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy efficient tool that provides you with a total system power saving solution It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real time With auto phase switching for components the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from Turbo Mode Medium Power Saving Mode b High Performance Mode Max Power Saving Mode FA When you select Auto Mode Bi the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status You can also configure advanced settings for each mode Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD double click the EPU tray icon to launch the program 10 05 PM The first time you launch EPU the following message will appear asking you to run Calibration first Running calibration allows the system to detect zai CPU properties to optimize power Run Calibration management Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds Then the EPU main menu appears EPU main menu P iGPU energy saving sta
83. nel Ee Display gr General Settings Gatomize Aspect Ratio Power Options and Support 2 23 2 24 2 1 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange light blue black lime gray pink Connect to Stereo 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS Chapter 2 Hardware information Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mM gt m ear Front R Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers i a ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 25 2 7 3 Internal connectors 1 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device PRI_EIDE ci rly TT n NOTE Orient the red ab markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 i T P7H55D M PRO IDE connector Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector device s Cable Select or Master l Cable Select Master
84. nfiguration Set Compatible Mode when Legacy OS i e SATA Configuration Enhanced WIN ME 98 NT4 0 MS DOS is used Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Set Enhanced Mode when Native OS i e WIN2000 Win XP Vista is used SATA Configuration Enhanced Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Disables or enables device write protection This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS Configuration option Disabled Enabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 3 4 3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information CPU specification and system memory in this menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main BIOS Information BIOS Version 0113 BIOS Build Date 11 03 09 Processor Type Intel R Core TM i5 CPU 3 33GHz Speed 3333MHz System Memory Usable Size 912MB ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 13 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM m
85. nstalling the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 4 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis 0 DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ain a Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ES C So E P7H55D M PRO 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium processors 4 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU AN Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket con
86. o ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F2 gt to load default BIOS values i DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS Doing so can cause z system boot failure ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 5 3 2 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process y The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive LN NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the opt
87. odel you installed on the motherboard BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Warning this function Ai Overclock Tuner Auto belongs to overclock CPU Ratio Setting Auto ing and it may cause Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled instability Intel R TurboMode Tech Enabled Select a CPU level Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode Auto and the rest will be DRAM Frequency Auto auto adjusted If you QPI Frequency Auto want to adjust more set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you gt DRAM Timing Control select a CPU level CPU Differential Amplitude Auto Select Scarce CPU Clock Skew Auto Geleee Thon kkkkkkk Please key in numbers directly EE Pare CPU Voltage Mode Offset Saeco and ns Offset Voltage Auto Exit IMC Voltage Auto v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items DRAM Voltage Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto PCH Voltage Auto iGPU Voltage Auto KKK KKK He Fe Fe He Fe He He e He He He He e He He e He e He He ke He ke ke He k ke ke k ke k k k k k k k k k k k Load Line Calibration Auto 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 CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration
88. of the following sub items DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock 11 DRAM Clock Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 30 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 48 DRAM Clock 60 DRAM Clock 72 DRAM Clock 82 DRAM Clock 88 DRAM Clock 90 DRAM Clock 100 DRAM Clock 110 DRAM Clock 114 DRAM Clock 118 DRAM Clock 122 DRAM Clock 126 DRAM Clock 130 DRAM Clock 134 DRAM Clock 138 DRAM Clock 142 DRAM Clock 150 DRAM Clock 160 DRAM Clock 170 DRAM Clock 180 DRAM Clock 190 DRAM Clock 200 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 18 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 3 5 9 CPU Differential Amplitude Auto Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability
89. options WEUNEL Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Loads the optimal settings for the system Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance MA The configuration options for the following sub item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard nae 3 14 Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM O C Profile DDR3 1600MHZ This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2200MHzZ Clarkdale CPU Frequency GHz 2 66 2 8 2 93 2 8 Others Auto Auto Auto D 0 C P _ Auto D O C P Auto Auto DOCP DOCP Above 1600 D O C P V e When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel CPU spec use this ASUS a exclusive DRAM O C Profile function to overclock the DRAM Adjust BCLK frequency to obtain a better performance after applying the D O C P function eXtreme Memory Profile High Performance This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to X M P and allows you to select the X M P mode suppo
90. ou install the heatsink and fan assembly V Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN on H GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM uio H LULL m w E oon P7H55D M PRO CPU fan connector aN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard Rotate each fastener counterclockwise Pull up two fasteners at a time ina diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan
91. ould be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache MLC Spatial Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application Disabled Disables this function Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Intel R Virtualization Tech Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function CPU TM function Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel R HT Technology Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel Hyper Threading Technology Disabled Only one thread per activated CPU core is enabled ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 21 Active Processor Cores All All Activate all CPU cores in the processor package 1 Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package 2 Activate 2 CPU cores in the processor package A20M Disabled Enabled Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled Disabled Disables this function Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Enabled The CPU speed is controlled by th
92. overscan underscan problem e Playback of Blu Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU Memory DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality Following is a configuration example for your reference Using the CPU Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality CPU Intel Pentium 2 8GHz DIMM DDR3 1066 2GB Playback software CyberLink PowerDVD v9 0 Ultra Build 2320 e To play Blu Ray Disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor You can only play Blu Ray Disc under Windows Vista 7 OS 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information Troubleshooting on monitor overscan underscan problem 1 Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD 2 From the Windows notification area double click the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties 3 Click Display gt General Settings and select a Resolution Click Apply 4 Or you can click Display gt General Settings gt Scaling gt Customize Aspect Ratio Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply ASUS P7H55D M PRO Graphics Properties Graphics Options Exit Tray Intel R TV Wizard Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel te fl Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel as Options and Support intel Intel Graphics and Media Control Pa
93. pped above the total physical memory Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options IGPU PCIAGPU PCI PEG PEG iGPU PEG PC iGPU Graphics Mode Select Enabled 32MB Allows you to decide whether to use the integrated GPU and select the amount of memory used by the integrated GPU Configuration options Disabled Enabled 32MB Enabled 64MB Enabled 128MB Enabled 256MB iGPU Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the integrated GPU frequency Configuration options Auto 133 MHz 167 MHz 200 MHz 233 MHz 267 MHz 300 MHz 833 MHz 367 MHZ 1467 MHz 1500 MHz DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB Allows you to allocate a fixed amount of system memory as graphics memory Configuration options 128MB 256MB Maximum DVMT The Maximum DVMT option appears only when you install DIMM modules more than 1 GB This motherboard supports Intel DVMT 5 0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system Refer to the following table for details Z Z Maximum Total Graphics Memory System Memory 1GB to lt 1 5GB 512MB 365MB 1 5GB to lt 2GB 768MB 808MB 2GB to lt 3GB 1024MB 877MB 3GB to lt 4GB 1389MB 4GB and above 1748MB ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 23 3 6 3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Confi
94. r 1 2 3 8 A At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pe g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 FLASH TYPE MAMETA BOARD B7HSSDEMEPRO BOARD Unknown VER DMS VER Unknown DATE M0872009 DATE Unknowns PATH BE IAD P7H55PRO ROM 2097152 2009 08 06 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer failure AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 BIOS setup program A BIOS
95. r 10 Seconds Reset User Data No T Select Screen na Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 3 9 1 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools PROFILE Configuration Typing your profile Status Not Installed TENS y Sec eae es Status Not Installed are acceptable Profile Status Not Installed Profile Status Not Installed Profile 1 2 3 4 Profile 5 Status Not Installed 6 7 8 Profile Profile Status Not Installed Profile Status Not Installed Profile Status Not Installed oooo0oo0o0o0o0 oO OQOQOAQQ0AQQOAQOINQ Status Add Your CMOS Profile Select Screen Name Default Profile Select Item Save To Uninstalled General Help Load CMOS Profiles Save and Exit Load From Blank Exit Start O C Profile v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press lt Enter gt and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to r
96. r BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary aN Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from
97. rted by your memory module Disabled You are not allowed to select the memory profile High Performance Allows your memory to work in high performance High Frequency Allows your memory to work in high frequency Z To obtain the best performance of the X M P DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM install only one DIMM on each memory channel 3 5 2 CPU Ratio Setting Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model 3 5 3 Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Enabled The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed 3 5 4 Intel R TurboMode Tech Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function V This item appears only if you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to Auto a Intel Turbo Mode function support depends on CPU types ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 15 3 16 3 5 5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode Auto Auto Automatic configuration Enabled Enables Full Power Mode to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance Z The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual D O C P or X M P BCLK Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock BCLK Use the lt gt and lt gt
98. s and alerts you of any problem with these components PC Probe Il senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others Because PC Probe II is software based you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching PC Probe Il 1 Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD 2 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt PC Probe II gt PC Probe Il v1 xx xx The PC Probe II main window appears 3 The PC Probe Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click this icon to close or restore the application PC Probe II main window 8e EC PROEE Preference W O Enable Monitoring Panel as o Enable Sound Effect Neuer Run in Boot up Session f j CONFIG J Ey F OO At Function Neourze Opens the Configuration window T Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive memory CPU usage window Shows Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 3 p cd 4 Q
99. s user access to the Setup utility View Only Allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited Allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 2 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot gt ASUS O C Profile P AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Auto Enter OS Time
100. sables the full screen logo display feature Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature V Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so Bootup Num Lock On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change E ae ra N ag nS gi SRE password lt Enter gt again to disable password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password
101. sscecssseessseecsseressseeessatessees 2 21 21 2 Audio I O CONNECTIONS ccesceceecssseseeeesneesseeseneessaessntessneeeees 2 24 2 7 3 Internal COMME CONS ssacnesceiasFuextesesbbssnaieisita cavecdancetbyanamecosadeteneies 2 26 2 8 Starting up for the first tiMe cceeceseeteeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeneeseeenseenseneneneeens 2 33 2 9 Turning Off the COMPUTEL c cescsteeeeneeeeeeeeneeseeeeeaeeseneeeneeneaeeneeeneaeeaes 2 33 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 MOWING BIOS seision anasa 3 1 3 2 Updating BIOS sansassusessnnnunnunnunnnnunnunnnnnnnnunnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 3 1 3 2 1 ASUS Update utility cccecsessresssecsesssesssesseessessteessresnress 3 2 3 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility c ccccccssssscesssesssessseessresseeeseeeeaneess 3 4 3 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ceceseesessseeestesseeeseeeeens 3 5 3 2 4 ASUS BIOS Updal f cc coevsicivesatinencereeteeseusecuunbeonpiaeisendierweenielbenunns 3 6 3 3 BIOS SEtUP program weictsceniswconsensasnetineraseeeaiisacisrieecscdtannmnianensenciecnans 3 9 3 3 1 BIOS menu SCSI nisor eneun Rn E 3 9 3 3 2 PUFA D ar EEEE 3 9 3 3 3 NAVIGATION KEYS 5 ctncsccrsenscssenesiesicuntnccheeernteenasscrteacuetsaneeuenaes 3 10 3 3 4 Menu CTI csan ena 3 10 3 3 5 Submenu MEMS seereis e Giidienieuseucsvens 3 10 3 3 6 Configuration fields issciestccecssecnestesaenecsteracatsieaneetaranaciniseamecestes 3 10 3 3 7 Pop Up WINDOW ci sccis 2isacovscnctsstacesnsisaenemiaveriredicndtdenease
102. t exiting and rebooting the OS Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting iGPU voltage settings 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 install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD For system stability all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts EPU cannot run on the customized overclocking settings Restart the computer to launch EPU For system stability set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS GPU Boost To launch ASUS GPU Boost Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD Click start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt TurboV gt TurboV Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen and then click GPU Boost a Ser J 1 22500 1 5 1 10 More Setting Ta p Adjustment sliders A puree Click the Easy Mode button to adjust iGPU frequency and iGPU voltage simultaneously Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Default Target immediately settings settings ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 7 4 8 4 3 6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the
103. tacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 2 3 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard a Gis nal ely EA Bng Dor om amt lama P7H55D M PRO oo Ee om E COU P7H55D M PRO CPU LGA1156 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A and then move it to the right B until it is released from the retention tab Load lever i 0 To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU Retention tab ASUS P7H55D M PRO 2 5 2 6 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted 4 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches AN The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 Apply some Thermal Inter
104. talling Al Suite from the motherboard support DVD launch Fan Xpert by double clicking the Al Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button re on the Al Suite main window Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window g opa Fan Kperr Fan Name Click to select a fan CPU Fan Profile Silent Click to select a Click to display fan profile the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to apply Click to cancel the settings the settings Fan profiles Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect Intelligent automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature Stable fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70 C User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 5 4 3 4 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and set up the best O C settings for different scenarios q Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high e voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable N For system stability all changes made in ASUS TurboV will
105. tate after an AC power loss The system goes into on state after an AC power loss The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Disabled Enabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days System Time will become user configurable with set values Power On By External Modems Disabled Disabled Enabled A Disables to power up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode The computer could be powered up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Disabled Enabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Disabled Enabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enables
106. ter selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Ok to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP 64 bit XP Vista 64 bit Vista 7 64 bit 7 operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information ee Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1
107. the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Enabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Sets specific keys on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 7 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature PECI CPU Temperature 35 C 95 F MB Temperature 34 C 93 F CPU Fan Speed 3590RPM CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Power Fan Speed N A CPU Voltage 1 040V Voltage So WWENA Voltage 4 776V Voltage 11 648V CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A Chassis Fan 1 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature
108. to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment 1 3 2 ASUS Overclocking Features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time O C now a reality with the ASUS TurboV This easy O C tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its user friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away Moreover the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O C settings in different scenarios Refer to page 4 6 for details Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button Refer to page 4 8 for details GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance User friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system level upgrades Refer to page 4 7 for details 1 3 3 ASUS Unique Features Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows OS Refer to page 3 37 and 4 10 for details 1 3 4 ASUS Power Solutions 4 2 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components while providing fast transi
109. tus GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD O bsbdESESIAII SASSER ero a ttiti i tti ttrt L j Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is zA aii De lt gt S BD Total reduced CO2 Emission EPU 6 Engine the cor iplete system power saving solution mg ance CO Convenience Energy Sa r thes 9 iJ Q lt Q EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you use an Intel Clarkdale CPU and install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P7H55D M PRO 4 9 4 10 4 3 8 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet Skype and viewing your pictures Within a few seconds of powering on your computer you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser Skype or other Express Gate applications Notices about ASUS Express Gate N Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset controlled onboard SATA ports only All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported
110. un the utility ASUS P7H55D M PRO 3 35 3 36 ASUSTek O C Profile Utility V2 10 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit V This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and hee single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the CMO file can be loaded 3 9 2 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled Check Realtek LAN Cable Disabled Disabled BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Enabled BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST 3 9 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Check section 3 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 4 Express Gate Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant on environment that provides qu
111. wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste vii viii Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitr
112. y Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include option

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