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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

Intel

®

LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel

®

Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors in LGA1156

package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4

DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing great graphics performance.

Intel

®

Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors are the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in

the world. Moreover, Intel

®

Clarkdale integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) processors

which goes with Intel

®

H55 chipset with VGA out can bring you to the whole new experience

of the next generation VGA performance. It also provides separated 3D, 2D and Video

Engines to execute different graphic control in hardware. Refer to page 2-5 for details.

P7H55-M PRO and CPU match-up table

CPU with integrated GPU

(Clarkdale CPU)

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

®

processors. Intel H55 provides

improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth

and stability. Using Intel

®

Core™ i5 6 Series, Core™ i3 5 Series, and Pentium

®

CPU with H55

Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance!

PCIe 2.0

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that

enhances system performance. Refer to page 2-21 for details.

HDMI support

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers

multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a

single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides

you with the highest-quality home theater experience. Refer to page 2-23 for details.

DVI-D Support

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as

LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output: DVI-D/HDMI,

VGA/HDMI, or DVI-D/VGA. Refer to page 2-23 for details.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/

1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,

multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the

bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-10 for

details.

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P7H55-M PRO specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS Overclocking Features	17
1.3.3 ASUS Unique Features	17
1.3.4 ASUS Power Solutions	17
1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions	18
1.3.6 ASUS Crystal Sound	18
1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	28
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	29
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	38
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	38
2.5 Expansion slots	39
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	39
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	39
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	40
2.5.4 PCI slots	41
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot	41
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	41
2.6 Jumper	42
2.7 Connectors	43
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	43
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	46
2.7.3 Internal connectors	48
2.8 Starting up for the first time	55
2.9 Turning off the computer	55
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	57
3.1 Knowing BIOS	57
3.2 Updating BIOS	57
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	58
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	60
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	61
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	62
3.3 BIOS setup program	65
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	65
3.3.2 Menu bar	65
3.3.3 Navigation keys	66
3.3.4 Menu items	66
3.3.5 Submenu items	66
3.3.6 Configuration fields	66
3.3.7 Pop-up window	66
3.3.8 Scroll bar	66
3.3.9 General help	66
3.4 Main menu	67
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	67
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	69
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	70
3.4.4 System Information	70
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	71
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	71
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	72
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	72
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	72
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	73
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	73
3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto]	73
3.5.8 DRAM Timing Control	73
3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	75
3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	75
3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	75
3.5.12 IMC Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.16 iGPU Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	76
3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.6 Advanced menu	77
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	77
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	79
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	81
3.6.4 USB Configuration	82
3.6.5 PCIPnP	83
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	83
3.7 Power menu	84
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	84
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	84
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	84
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	84
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	84
3.7.6 APM Configuration	85
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	86
3.8 Boot menu	88
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	88
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	89
3.8.3 Security	90
3.9 Tools menu	92
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	92
3.9.2 AI NET 2	93
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	93
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	94
3.10 Exit menu	95
Chapter 4: Software support	97
4.1 Installing an operating system	97
4.2 Support DVD information	97
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	97
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	98
4.3 Software information	99
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	99
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	100
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	101
4.3.4 ASUS TurboV	102
4.3.5 ASUS GPU Boost	103
4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key	104
4.3.7 ASUS EPU	105
4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate	106

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