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- Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LX P7H55-M LX2 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 2
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 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 3
guide vi P7H55-M LE Series specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 4
2-17 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-19 2.8 Exit menu 2-20 P7P55/P7H57/P7H55 series motherboardsinstallation notices.......... 2-21 Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction.. 2-21 Memory configuration 2-21 Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots 2-21 iv - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 5
and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 6
. • 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 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 7
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. 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 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 8
P7H55-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports Intel® next generation 32nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 9
, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x IDE cable (for P7H55-M LE only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 10
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 11
EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI VGA LGA1156 USB3_6 FLOPPY LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8112L VIA VT1708S AAFP CPU_FAN ICS 954 A4 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P7H55-M LE PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT USB1112 USB910 Intel® H55 64Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 USB78 CLRTC SATA5 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 12
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 13
of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. P7H55-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 14
DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E Micron 9GF27D9KPT Timing DIMM (BIOS) - Voltage - DIMM Support A* B* •• 8-8-8-8-24 1.35V(low • • voltage) 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 15
DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 16
, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 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 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 17
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 cut off the AC power, then reboot the system, the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-8 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 18
P7H55-M LE only). This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 19
NC P7H55-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P7H55-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 20
. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The P7H55-M LE SATA5 P7H55-M LE SATA connectors SATA6 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) (for P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 21
the motherboard components. They are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P7H55-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P7H55-M LE fan connectors 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 22
OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P7H55-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 23
is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • The FDD cable is purchased separately. FLOPPY PIN1 P7H55-M LE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P7H55-M LE Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-14 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 24
9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) (for P7H55-M LE only) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 25
the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM2) is purchased separately. COM2 P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LE Serial port (COM2) connector ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 1-16 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 26
you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 27
from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-1 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 28
through 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. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 29
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. ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-3 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 30
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] Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M LX VER: 0301 DATE: 07/12/2010 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 31
BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 32
the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into P7H55MLE.ROM (for P7H55-M LE), P7H55MLX.ROM (for P7H55-M LX), or PH55MLX2.ROM (for P7H55-M LX2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 33
Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-7 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 34
] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] This item appears only on P7H55-M LE. 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the display language in BIOS. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 2.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 35
ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista/7 with OS built-in driver. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-9 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 36
Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d Configuration Configure CPU. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 37
[2] A20M [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-11 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 38
the Intel® 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. DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800 MHz] [DDR3-1066 MHz] [DDR3-1333 MHz] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 39
[3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] The following items appear only on P7H55-M LE. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-13 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 40
USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 41
Intel BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M LE Series - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 42
Loss [Power Off] (P7H55-M LE only) When set to parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU/ - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 43
in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] (for P7H55-M LE) / [Removable Dev.] (for P7H55-M LX) [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 44
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 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 45
CD-DISC (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Please see section 2.1.2 for details. ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-19 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 46
Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving 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 - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 47
/P7H55 series motherboards installation notices Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction Chipset CPU type Clarkdale CPU (with integrated GPU) H57/H55 • Integrated GPU enabled • HDMI/DVI/D-Sub ports enabled* P55 Discrete VGA card required * Only available for motherboards - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 48
Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P7H55-M LE | User Manual - Page 49
Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P7H55-M LE/SI, P7H55-M LX, P7H55-M LX2 Conforms to the following
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