Asus P6-P7H55E User Manual

Asus P6-P7H55E Manual

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    P6-P7H55E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User's Manual
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    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
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    an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.4 Other information 2-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers
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    ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-20 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-21 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-22 4.6 Boot menu 4-23 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-23 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 4-24 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-24 4.6.4 Security 4-25 4.7 Tools menu 4-27 4.7.1 AI NET 2 4-28 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash
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    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. 
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    the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This
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    to the instructions. Test Data: • Motherboard (ASUSTeK Computer Inc / P7H5510LT / P6-P7H55E / DP_MB), Power Supply (Delta Electronics Inc. / GPS-200AB A), one CPU fan (DELTA / AUC0512DB), one ODD (LITEON / DH-20A6L32C), one HDD (HITACHI / HDT721050SLA360.SATA 3.0 Gb/s RPM: 7200RPM). About this guide
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    Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional
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    If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P6-P7H55E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis • CPU cooler • Fan duct 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support DVD 4. Quick Installation Guide ix
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    System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-P7H55E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-P7H55E! The ASUS P6-P7H55E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Dual-Core / Quad-Core
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    1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 2. Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel cover USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. ASUS P6-P7H55E 1-3
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    14 15 Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. 1. Chassis air vent. The vent is for ventilation inside the system chassis. 2. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the
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    BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P6-P7H55E 1-5
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    These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    supply unit (under the HDD bay) • Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system. • Refer to the Chapter 4 in this user guide for motherboard details. ASUS P6-P7H55E 1-7
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    QVL) DDR3-1333 -03A1F1C-13H H5TQ2G83AFR 9FF22D9KPT 9KF27D9KPT Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* - - • • 8-8-8-24 • • - - • • - - • • - - • • - 1.5V • • - - • • 9 - • • 9 - • • continued on the next page 1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P6-P7H55E
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    - - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3-1066 MHz capability for 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    DDR3 8HD22D9JNM 9GF27D9KPT continued on the next page Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* - - • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V 5V • • 7-7-7-24 1.5V • • 9-9-9-24 1.3V(low voltage) • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS P6-P7H55E 1-11
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    DDR3-1333 9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3 - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • continued on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    DDR3-1333 MHz support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. ASUS P6-P7H55E
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    1-14 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. Starting up
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    F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 2.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to turn ON the system 2.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility
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    /motherboard information Click an item to install 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 InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. PC
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    menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an
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    videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 2.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P6-P7H55E 2-5
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    information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-6 Chapter 2: Starting
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    Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P6-P7H55E 2-7
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    Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info
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    3.1 Introduction The P6-P7H55E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout Super I/O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR BUZZER PCIEX16 P7H5510LT ICS 954 A4 VGA_HDMI
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    battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P6-P7H55E 3-3
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    GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND P7H5510LT SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black
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    the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. P7H5510LT P7H5510LT USB2.0 connectors USB910 USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS P6-P7H55E 3-5
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    Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts P7H5510LT ATX12V GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard
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    data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • 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. ASUS P6-P7H55E 3-7
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    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
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    the help of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem in using the current BIOS version, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system boot failure. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash
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    the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-3
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    file is found, then press . EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P7H55E VER: 0206 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 03/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 4.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-5
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    >++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the
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    Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 Storage Configuration System Information [5:27:37] [Fri 03/19 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-7
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    System Time System Date [5:27:37] [Fri 03/19/2010] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACOU AOUC suport APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] BIOS setup
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    GGoenteoraSlubH-eslcpreen F10 GSeanveeraalndHeElxpit FE1S0C SEaxviet and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-9
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    BIOS automatically detects the values opposite 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 the device supports multi-
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    the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item. Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure the item Hard ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-11
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    overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Version : 0211 Build Date : 03/22/10 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 2.67GHz : 2676MHz System Memory Usable Size : 991MB 750 @ BIOS Information Displays the auto
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    can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the "Enhanced Halt State". ASUS P6-P7H55E
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    ® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Enables
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    [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set Graphic Adapter [iGPU] iGPU Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] DVMT Memory [Maximum DVMT] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. ASUS P6-P7H55E
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    you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to set the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    the Realtek LAN controller. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-17
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    (OS). Setting to 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables
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    Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.4.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-19
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    the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select
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    When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss or disables PCIe to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-21
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    CPU/ Chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard or to the chassis, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [USB: JetFlash Trans system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. ASUS P6-P7H55E
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    Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item Quick Boot [Enabled] +- Change Option F1 General Help
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    BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your password. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-25
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    . To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.3 Jumper" for information on how to erase
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    Enter OS Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-27
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    Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [EnableFEFEd1S1S0C]0C SaSvaeveanadndExEixtit ExEixtit 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS ], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared 's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser
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    battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-29
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    812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD
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P6-P7H55E
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