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- Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard P7H55-M LE P7H55-M LX P7H55-M LX2 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 2
ASUS"). Product warranty or service ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; encounter any problems in obtaining - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 3
vi About this 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 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 4
Configuration 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 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 5
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 8
(for P7H55-M LE only) Realtek® 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Multi-streaming 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS AI - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 9
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 (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) * Specifications are - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 11
) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) PRI_EIDE 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 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 12
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 is on the socket and the socket contacts - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 13
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 (QVL) DDR3 - Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 16
comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 19
P7H55-M LE and P7H55-M LX only). This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 11. HDMI port (for P7H55-M LE connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 20
3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 22
P7H55-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 23
-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P7H55-M LE Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC97 front - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 25
LX only) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to 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 - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 27
with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 28
from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 file from the - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 29
displays may not be same as shown. Before 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.com and save them on the USB flash drive - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 34
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] [ user-configurable. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA device is installed in the system. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 35
are specifically configuring 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 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 36
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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. : [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 39
JMB368 IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only on P7H55-M LE. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P7H55-M LE Series 2-13 - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 40
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] Allows you to enable or disable the - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 41
Intel BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support to RAM) sleep support in the Application-Specific Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7H55-M LE - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 42
[xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 44
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 allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select - Asus P7H55-M LX | User Manual - Page 45
special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select andd update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (R/W) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only - Asus P7H55-M LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | 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 LX | User Manual - Page 49
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 specifications: FCC Part
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