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3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without 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: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M PRO VER: 0113 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P7H55PRO.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent 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 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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