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P7H55/USB3
Motherboard
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E5833 First Edition (V1) May 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ...................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ........
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Contents 2.1.1 ASUS Update .................................................................. 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4 2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 ......................
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Contents 2.5.2 Uncore Configuration .................................................... 2-17 2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration ...................................... 2-17 2.5.4 USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-17 2.5.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-18 2.5.6 Intel VT-d Configuration ............................................... 2-18 2.6 Power menu .................................................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find
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P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ® CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium™ Processors ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel H55 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2000 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture ® Supports Intel Extreme Mem
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P7H55/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Hybrid Processer: - ASUS TurboV EVO, TurboV, Auto Tuning Hybrid Switch: - Turbo Key II Hybrid OS: - Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution, MOS Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking
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P7H55/USB3 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! button 1 x COM connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5
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Chapter 1 Product introduction ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P7H55/USB3 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, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall sock
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1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LE
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel 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 are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the da
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then CPU notches fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending Gold the c
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6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push B down the load lever (B), en
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1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only ® Intel -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. ® • Your Intel LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A connector on the motherboard. B 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fa
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1
