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    P7H55-M PRO Motherboard
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    About this guide...ix P7H55-M PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Unique Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Power Solutions
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    Internal connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS
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    26 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.6.6 Intel VT-d 3-27 3.7 Power menu 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-28 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-28 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-30 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot
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    the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS TurboV 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS GPU Boost 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS EPU 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio . The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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    away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • 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
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    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
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    manual. DANGER/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 key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: + + 
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    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; gray slot) 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
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    P7H55-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - TurboV - Turbo Key - GPU Boost ASUS Power Solutions: - ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-
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    P7H55-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
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    xiv
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    the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7H55-M PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact
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    CPU without integrated GPU (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
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    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 P7H55-M PRO 1-3
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    ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference 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. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS
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    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 3-36 for details. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying the DIY process! ASUS P7H55-M PRO 1-5
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Standby power LED Page 2-33 2-5 2-31 2-10 2-29 2-28 2-34 2-30 2-30 2-22 2-32 2-32 2-1 Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55-M PRO
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    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing 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
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    that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS P7H55-M PRO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5
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    triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 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! Gold triangle mark Alignment
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    the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-7
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    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 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-9
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    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
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    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 P7H55-M PRO 2-11
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    SS/DS Chip Brand GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. Timing - 9-9-9-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for Intel CPU without integrated GPU (Lynnfield) Vendor Part No
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    - - Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• •• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• •• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• •• •• •• •• ••• • • •• •• •• •• ••• ASUS P7H55-M PRO
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    ASUS P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios DIMM socket support (
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    P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios 65 1.65 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 1.8 - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-15
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    Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 1.5 1.65 - - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    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. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-17
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    by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the
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    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 P7H55-M PRO
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    to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - - - - - LAN - - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - shared - - IDE - - shared - - - - - Onboard VGA shared - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - -
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    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 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply
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    computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the
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    7. DVI-D out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 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 P7H55-M PRO
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    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
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    Chapter 2 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 >
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    2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-27
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    (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
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    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. Chapter 2 You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-29
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    -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
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    damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-31
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    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. Chapter 2 • We recommend that
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    Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA AXE-AA1000U-C Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS
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    connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • 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 in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than
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    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 P7H55-M PRO 2-35
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    Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest
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    current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from 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. ASUS Update requires
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    the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P7H55PRO.ROM ASUS P7H55-M PRO P7H55PRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to
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    using an OS-based utility. 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
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    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
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    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. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB
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    BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M PRO VER: 0113 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-7
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    the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M PRO VER: 0113 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown
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    menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the 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 selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-9
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    / keys to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
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    BIOS language in this menu. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS BIOS Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported SMART Monitoring:Supported Type , Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values
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    [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enhanced] [IDE] Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE
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    configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the submenu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA
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    Tweaker BIOS SETUP , set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you select a CPU level supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO
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    frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [High Performance support depends on CPU types. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter
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    set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] , CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-17
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    ) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    . Different sub-items appear according to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset range from 1.10V to 1.20 with a 0.05V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-19
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    to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Ratio Actual Value:21 CPUID :106E5 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-21
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    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 ] Only one thread per activated CPU core is enabled. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Adapter [PEG/PCI] iGPU Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] iGPU Frequency [Auto] Current iGPU Frequency: 700 MHz DVMT Memory [Maximum DVMT] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55
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    to be remapped above the total physical memory. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select which graphics controller to effect under Windows XP operating system only. • This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    connector (AAFP) mode to high-definition 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 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-25
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    SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs Options Disabled Enabled USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected
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    sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When 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]
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    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. [Yes] The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled
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    Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-29
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    1A on the +5VSB lead. 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] CPU Fan Speed to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter
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    The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile item to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [40ºC/104ºF] regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-31
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    (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following
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    '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 displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-33
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . 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 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase
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    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 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-35
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    options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ←→ Select Screen
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    take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. 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
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    [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment ] 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.
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    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 changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS P7H55-M PRO 3-39
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    Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    obtain the corresponding software manuals Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information 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 P7H55-M PRO 4-1
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    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 P7H55-M PRO 4-3
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    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. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software
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    a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7H55-M PRO 4-5
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    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
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    DVD. 2. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. 4. Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Chapter 4 Default Target settings settings ASUS P7H55-M PRO Adjustment sliders Click the
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    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
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    . Chapter 4 • 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 P7H55-M PRO 4-9
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    . All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. 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
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    ® 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
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    Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Mother Board P7H55-M PRO conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC
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