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Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Up to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Stack Cool 3 Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making temperatures cooler by up to 20°C. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution 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! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to page 4-5 for details. 1.3.6 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. 8-Channel Audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. Refer to page 2-21 for details. ASUS Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P7H55D-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	36
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	36
2.5 Expansion slots	37
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	37
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	37
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	38
2.5.4 PCI slots	39
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot	39
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	39
2.6 Jumper	40
2.7 Connectors	41
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	41
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	44
2.7.3 Internal connectors	46
2.8 Starting up for the first time	53
2.9 Turning off the computer	53
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	55
3.1 Knowing BIOS	55
3.2 Updating BIOS	55
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	56
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	58
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	59
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	60
3.3 BIOS setup program	63
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	63
3.3.2 Menu bar	63
3.3.3 Navigation keys	64
3.3.4 Menu items	64
3.3.5 Submenu items	64
3.3.6 Configuration fields	64
3.3.7 Pop-up window	64
3.3.8 Scroll bar	64
3.3.9 General help	64
3.4 Main menu	65
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	65
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	67
3.4.3 System Information	67
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	68
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	68
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	69
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	69
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	69
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	70
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	70
3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto]	70
3.5.8 DRAM Timing Control	70
3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	71
3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	71
3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	71
3.5.12 IMC Voltage [Auto]	72
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	72
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	72
3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	72
3.5.16 iGPU Voltage [Auto]	72
3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	73
3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	73
3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	73
3.6 Advanced menu	74
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	74
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	76
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	78
3.6.4 USB Configuration	79
3.6.5 PCIPnP	80
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	80
3.7 Power menu	81
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	81
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	81
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	81
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	81
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	81
3.7.6 APM Configuration	82
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	83
3.8 Boot menu	85
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	85
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	86
3.8.3 Security	87
3.9 Tools menu	89
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	89
3.9.2 AI NET 2	90
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	90
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	91
3.10 Exit menu	92
Chapter 4: Software support	93
4.1 Installing an operating system	93
4.2 Support DVD information	93
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	93
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	94
4.3 Software information	95
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	95
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	96
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	97
4.3.4 ASUS TurboV	98
4.3.5 ASUS GPU Boost	99
4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key	100
4.3.7 ASUS EPU	101
4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate	102

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1-4

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3.5

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking

capability.

Up to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Stack Cool 3

Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and

noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the

specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making

temperatures cooler by up to 20°C.

ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution

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!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed

according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in

different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful proﬁles offer ﬂexible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to page 4-5 for details.

1.3.6

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video

conference and recording.

8-Channel Audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Deﬁnition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)

CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking

functions and multi-streaming technology. Refer to page 2-21 for details.

ASUS Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and

other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

1.3.7

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components,

update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.