Asus P7H55-M PRO Manuale Utente

MotherboardP7H55-M PRO

xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typog

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking b

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-9Chapter 4• EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you use an Intel® Clarkdale CPU and install the GPU Boost driver from the

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Int

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-11Chapter 44.3.9 Realtek® High Denition Audio utilityThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the u

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

xiP7H55-M PRO specications summaryCPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost

xii(continued on the next page)P7H55-M PRO specications summaryASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - TurboV - Turbo Key

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.P7H55-M PRO specications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI

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ASUS P7H55-M PRO1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H55-M PRO motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest techn

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale Processor ReadyThis moth

ASUS P7H55-M PRO1-3Chapter 11.3.2 ASUS Overclocking FeaturesTurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. – now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. T

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionsASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the o

ASUS P7H55-M PRO1-5Chapter 1ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containin

iiE5022First Edition November 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-312. LGA11

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-7Chapter 27. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slide

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan co

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line M

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• Y

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Clarkdale CPUVendor Part

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-13Chapter 2P7H55-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Clarkdale CPUVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSC

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO.Timing Dimm(Bios)VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-15Chapter 2• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristic

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.2.4.3 Inst

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-17Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 InterruptassignmentsStandardinterruptassignments*TheseIRQsareusuallyavailableforPCIdevi

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-19Chapter 22.5.4 PCIslotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PC

ivContents2.6 Jumper ...2-202.7 Connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.6 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CM

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-21Chapter 22.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. HDMI out port***2.

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2**Audio2,4,6,or8-channelcongurationActivityLinkLED Speed LEDStatus Description Status Descripti

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-23Chapter 2Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboar

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers2.7.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-25Chapter 2Connect to 7.1-channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1-channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1-channel Speakers

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.7.3 Internal connectorsDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-27Chapter 22. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6)These connectors connect to Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the U

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-29Chapter 25. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the f

vContents3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew ... 3-173.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 26. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital I

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-31Chapter 28. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power suppl

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P7H55-M PRO 2-33Chapter 22.8 Startingupforthersttime1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-13.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclo

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site,

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based ut

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

viContents4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...4-14.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals...

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-7Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-9Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the sy

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-11Chapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic sy

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no SATA dri

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-13Chapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item th

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when ch

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-15Chapter 3DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz]This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.].BC

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-17Chapter 3DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock]DR

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Offset Sign [-]This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than [Auto]. [+] To of

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-19Chapter 33.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto][Auto] Automatic configuration.[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.[Ena

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-21Chapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and &

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Active Processor Cores [All][All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package.[1] Activate only 1 CPU core in

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-23Chapter 3Memory Remap Feature [Enabled][Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory.[Enabled] Allows for the segment of system me

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3HDA Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-25Chapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press &l

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-27Chapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an i

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7.6 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disable

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-29Chapter 33.7.7 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays th

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF]Allows you to set the CPU upper temperature limit. When the CPU temperature reach

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-31Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-33Chapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <En

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.[No Access]

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-35Chapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

ASUS P7H55-M PRO3-37Chapter 33.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-14.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. Ins

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambien

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Launching ASUS TurboV1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD.2. Click Start >

ASUS P7H55-M PRO4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS GPU BoostASUS GPU Boost allows you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in WIn