Asus P7H55/USB3 User Manual

MotherboardP7H55/USB3

xP7H55/USB3 specications summaryASUS Unique FeaturesHybrid Processer: - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto TuningHybrid Switch: - Turbo Key IIHybrid OS:

xiP7H55/USB3 specications summaryInternal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fa

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ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-1If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions befo

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.2 Layout contents1.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Motherboard layoutPlace six screws into the holes indicated b

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-31.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® 1.3.1 Install

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remov

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-57. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under th

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-73. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! H

iiE5833First Edition (V1) May 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modul

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-91.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The default

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionP7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for Intel Lynneld CPUVendor Part No.

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-11P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel Clarkdale CPUVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip B

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionP7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Lynneld CPUVendor Part No.

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-13P7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Clarkdale CPUVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip B

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionP7H55/USB3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel Clarkdale CPU (continued)P7H

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-15Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO.Timing Dimm(Bios)VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*Crucial CT12864BA1067.8F

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.4 Removing a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-171.5 Expansion slotIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slot and the ex

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 JumpersClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-19• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the M

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Turbo Key II switchThis switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to enhance the system performance.• The LED n

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-211.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This p

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard co

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-256. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow

ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-278. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these

ivContents2.1.1 ASUS Update ... 2-12.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-1Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the or

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Befo

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-32. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-52.3.1 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu f

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled][Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-72.3.4 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the BI

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changin

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-92.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select eith

vContents2.5.2 Uncore Conguration ... 2-172.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration ...

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [En

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-112.4.10 OC Tuner [Turbo Prole]OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM. Choose [Good Performan

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]Back-To-Back CAS# Delay [Auto]Con

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-132.4.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Conguration options: [Auto] [700m

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.18 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.8V to 2.5V with a 0.0125V

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-152.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when c

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS informationMax CPUID Value Limit [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-17C State package limit setting [Auto]This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUSB Functions [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers.[Disabled] Disables the controllers.The following

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-192.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then

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

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.6 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC pow

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-212.6.7 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter>

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-23Full Screen Logo [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo displa

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User A

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-252.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a conrmation message appears. Use

ASUS P7H55/USB3 2-272.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

ixP7H55/USB3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium™ Processors S