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Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if The Manual menu contains the system detects installed the list of supplementary user devices. Install the necessary manuals. Click an item to open drivers to use the devices. the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click an item to install Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 4-1

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