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Chapter 1: Product introduction

MemOK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable

memory rescue tool requires a mere push or a button to patch memory

issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves

your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

ASUS Express Gate

Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access

the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows

®

OS.

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ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash

drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or

flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the

computer.

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The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.

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ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB

drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only.

Stylish Heatsink

The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers

users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades

the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design

lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through

high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the

ASUS crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and

cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and

chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused

by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your

PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of

fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to

conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can

be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share

and distribute your favorite settings.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P7H55 specifications summary	9
Product introduction	12
1.1 Welcome!	12
1.2 Package contents	12
1.3 Special features	12
1.3.1 Product highlights	12
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	22
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	28
1.10 MemOK! switch	30
1.11 Connectors	31
1.11.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.11.2 Internal connectors	32
1.12 Software support	38
1.12.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.12.2 Support DVD information	38
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	41
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	45
2.2.2 Menu bar	45
2.2.3 Navigation keys	45
2.2.4 Menu items	45
2.2.5 Submenu items	46
2.2.6 Configuration fields	46
2.2.7 Pop-up window	46
2.2.8 Scroll bar	46
2.2.9 General help	46
2.3 Main menu	46
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	47
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	47
2.3.3 SATA1~6	47
2.3.5 System Information	48
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	48
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	49
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	49
2.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	50
2.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	50
2.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	50
2.4.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	50
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	51
2.5 Advanced menu	55
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	55
2.5.2 Uncore Configuration	57
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	57
2.5.4 USB Configuration	57
2.5.5 PCIPnP	58
2.5.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	58
2.6 Power menu	58
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	59
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	59
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	59
2.6.4 APM Configuration	59
2.6.5 Hardware Monitor	60
2.7 Boot menu	61
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	61
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	62
2.7.3 Security	62
2.8 Tools menu	63
2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	64
2.8.2 AI NET 2	64
2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	64
2.8.4 Express Gate [Auto]	64

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