Asus P6-P7H55E User Manual

P6-P7H55EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s Manual

System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-P7H55E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-P7H55E!The ASUS P6-P7H55E is an all-in-one barebone system with a ve

1-3ASUS P6-P7H55E1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.2. Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel cover. 3. Optical di

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connec

1-5ASUS P6-P7H55E5. LineInport(lightblue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.6. LineOutport(lime). This por

1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

1-7ASUS P6-P7H55E1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side cover and the power supply

1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)DDR3-1333MHzcapabilityforLynneldCPU(2.66GHz,2.8GHz,&2.93GHz)contin

1-9ASUS P6-P7H55EVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - -

1-10 Chapter 1: System introductionVendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support(Optional)A* B*Crucial CT12864BA10

iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-11ASUS P6-P7H55Econtinued on the next pageDDR3-1333MHzcapabilityforClarkdaleCPU(2.00GHz)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Vo

1-12 Chapter 1: System introductionDDR3-1333MHzcapabilityforClarkdaleCPU(2.00GHz)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM

1-13ASUS P6-P7H55ESS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory c

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This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install t

2-3ASUS P6-P7H55E2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the

2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAl

2-5ASUS P6-P7H55EMicrosoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhanc

2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.4 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and t

iiiTable of contentsNotices ... vSafety informa

2-7ASUS P6-P7H55EFilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and con

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe P6-P7H55E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical informat

3-3ASUS P6-P7H55EP7H5510LTP7H5510LT Clear RTC RAM1 22 3Normal(Default)Clear RTCCLRTC3.3 Jumpers1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)This jumper allows you

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard infoInstall the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.3.4 Connectors1. SerialATAconnector

3-5ASUS P6-P7H55E3. DigitalAudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect o

3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Speci

3-7ASUS P6-P7H55E• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connect

BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Co

ivTable of contents4.2.5 Sub-menu items ... 4-84.2.6 Conguration elds ...

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-3• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).• This utility is ava

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. NoteASUSTe

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include nav

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-7System Time [5:27:37] System Date [Fri 03/19/2010]Language [English] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.3 SATA1~3While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-men

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-11DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Re

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-134.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when ch

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupC1E Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-15Active Processor Cores [All]Shows the number of cores you can enable in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following item appears only when you are using Clarkdale CPU. Initiate Graphic Adapter [iGPU]Allows you to select the gr

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-174.4.3 OnboardDevicesCongurationHDA Controller [Enabled]Enables or disables the HDA controller. Conguration options: [Enabled]

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item show

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-19Be cautious when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.4.4.5

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-214.5.4 APMCongurationRestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC powe

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and d

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-234.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display t

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-25Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]Bootup

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumper” f

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-272. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm t

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.1 AI NET 2BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Power Boot Tools ExitExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10

ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-29Exit&DiscardChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If yo

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupManufacturer:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in Euro

viiDO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery s

viiiConventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to pr

ixSystem package contentsCheck your P6-P7H55E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer