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Motherboard P7H55D-M EVO E5325 Second Edition (V2) January 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: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address [email protected], stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address). ii Contents Contents....................................................................................................................... iii Notices....................................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix P7H55D-M EVO specifications summary.................................................................. xi Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1 Special features.......................................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................ 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Phase................................................................... 1-3 1.3.2 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.3.6 Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions.................................................... 1-4 ASUS EZ DIY............................................................................... 1-4 Hardware information Motherboard overview................................................................................ 2-2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Placement direction..................................................................... 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents............................................................................ 2-3 Screw holes................................................................................. 2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................. 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU........................................................................ 2-5 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan........................................ 2-9 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan............................................. 2-8 System memory........................................................................................ 2-10 2.4.1 Overview.................................................................................... 2-10 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM....................................................................... 2-23 2.4.2 2.5 ASUS Exclusive Features............................................................ 1-3 2.2.1 2.3.2 2.4 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features...................................... 1-3 Before you proceed.................................................................................... 2-1 2.2.2 2.3 Product introduction Welcome!..................................................................................................... 1-1 2.4.4 Memory configurations............................................................... 2-11 Removing a DIMM..................................................................... 2-23 Expansion slots........................................................................................ 2-24 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-24 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................ 2-25 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-24 PCI slot...................................................................................... 2-26 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots............................................................ 2-26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot............................................................ 2-26 iii Contents 2.6 2.7 2.8 Jumper....................................................................................................... 2-27 Onboard switch......................................................................................... 2-28 Connectors................................................................................................ 2-29 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors............................................................... 2-29 2.8.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-34 2.8.2 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.8.4. 3.2 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-44 Turning off the computer.......................................................................... 2-44 Updating BIOS............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility..................................................................... 3-2 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 3-5 3.2.4 BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys.......................................................................... 3-10 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.8 3.3.9 Menu bar...................................................................................... 3-9 Menu items................................................................................ 3-10 Submenu items.......................................................................... 3-10 Configuration fields.................................................................... 3-10 Pop-up window.......................................................................... 3-10 Scroll bar.................................................................................... 3-10 General help.............................................................................. 3-10 Main menu................................................................................................. 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1–6................................................................................... 3-11 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration.................................................................... 3-14 3.4.2 3.4.4 Storage Configuration................................................................ 3-13 System Information.................................................................... 3-14 Ai Tweaker menu....................................................................................... 3-15 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner..................................................................... 3-15 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech.................................................... 3-16 3.5.2 3.5.4 iv ASUS BIOS Updater.................................................................... 3-6 3.3.1 3.3.4 3.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................................ 3-4 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 3-9 3.3.2 3.4 BIOS setup Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2.2 3.3 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)........................................... 2-42 Onboard LEDs........................................................................................... 2-43 Chapter 3: 3.1 Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-32 CPU Ratio Setting...................................................................... 3-16 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech............................................................ 3-16 Contents 3.5.5 BCLK Frequency........................................................................ 3-17 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency...................................................................... 3-17 3.5.7 3.5.9 3.5.10 3.5.11 3.5.12 3.5.13 3.5.14 3.5.15 3.5.16 3.5.17 3.5.18 3.5.19 3.5.20 3.6 3.5.21 DRAM Timing Control................................................................ 3-17 CPU Differential Amplitude......................................................... 3-19 CPU Clock Skew........................................................................ 3-19 CPU Voltage Mode ................................................................... 3-19 IMC Voltage .............................................................................. 3-19 DRAM Voltage........................................................................... 3-19 CPU PLL Voltage....................................................................... 3-20 PCH Voltage.............................................................................. 3-20 iGPU Voltage............................................................................. 3-20 Load-Line Calibration................................................................. 3-20 CPU Spread Spectrum.............................................................. 3-20 PCIE Spread Spectrum.............................................................. 3-20 CPU Configuration..................................................................... 3-21 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration................................................. 3-25 3.6.5 3.6.6 Uncore Configuration................................................................. 3-23 USB Configuration..................................................................... 3-26 PCIPnP...................................................................................... 3-27 Intel VT-d.................................................................................... 3-27 Power menu............................................................................................... 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode........................................................................... 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support....................................................................... 3-28 3.7.2 3.7.4 3.7.5 3.7.6 3.7.7 Repost Video on S3 Resume..................................................... 3-28 ACPI APIC Support.................................................................... 3-28 EuP Ready................................................................................. 3-28 APM Configuration..................................................................... 3-29 Hardware Monitor...................................................................... 3-30 Boot menu................................................................................................. 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority................................................................... 3-32 3.8.3 Security...................................................................................... 3-34 3.8.2 3.9 QPI Frequency........................................................................... 3-17 3.6.1 3.6.4 3.8 PCIE Frequency......................................................................... 3-17 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 3-21 3.6.2 3.7 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode................................................ 3-17 3.5.6 Boot Settings Configuration....................................................... 3-33 Tools menu................................................................................................ 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile...................................................................... 3-36 Contents 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.10 3.9.4 4.2 4.3 Express Gate............................................................................. 3-38 Software support Installing an operating system.................................................................. 4-1 Support DVD information........................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 4.2.2 Running the support DVD............................................................ 4-1 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-2 Software information.................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II........................................................................ 4-3 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert.......................................................................... 4-5 4.3.2 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 vi ASUS EZ Flash 2....................................................................... 3-38 Exit menu................................................................................................... 3-39 Chapter 4: 4.1 AI NET 2..................................................................................... 3-37 ASUS AI Suite.............................................................................. 4-4 ASUS TurboV............................................................................... 4-6 ASUS GPU Boost........................................................................ 4-7 ASUS Turbo Key.......................................................................... 4-8 ASUS EPU................................................................................... 4-9 ASUS Express Gate.................................................................. 4-10 Audio configurations.................................................................. 4-11 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. vii 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 cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • • • • • • viii Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. 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: Hardware information • Chapter 3: BIOS setup • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. ix Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> P7H55D-M EVO 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 2133(O.C.)* / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to the Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s; gray slots) 1 x PCI slot VGA Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748MB Storage Intel® H55 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Marvell® 88SE6111 SATA & PATA controller - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go) LAN Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 USB NEC USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back panel) Intel® H55 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) IEEE 1394 VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back panel) Audio Realtek® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi P7H55D-M EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - TurboV - Turbo Key - GPU Boost ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase - 8+3 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - Express Gate - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.02V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.02V increment - vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage at 0.01V increment - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU_PLL voltage at 0.02V increment - iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P7H55D-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA port 1 x HDMI out port 1 x DVI-D out port 1 x D-Sub out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x MemOK! button Front panel audio connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii xiv Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H55D-M EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable nual User Ma User guide Support DVD 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 1-1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Chapter 1 Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics performance. Moreover, Intel® Clarkdale integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) processors which goes with Intel® H55 chipset with VGA out can bring you to the whole new experience of the next generation VGA performance. It also provides separated 3D, 2D and Video Engines to execute different graphic control in hardware. Refer to page 2-5 for details. Intel® H55 The Intel® H55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processors. Intel® H55 chipset provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Using Intel® Core™ i5 6 Series, Core™ i3 5 Series, and Pentium® CPU with H55 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance! Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-10 for details. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. HDMI support High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. DVI-D Support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output: DVI-D/HDMI, VGA/HDMI, or DVI-D/VGA. Refer to page 2-29 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features TurboV Chapter 1 Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. – now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. Refer to page 4-6 for details. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button Refer to page 4-8 for details. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. Refer to page 4-7 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Phase ASUS 8+3 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to page 3-38 and 4-10 for details. MemOK! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no more. MemOK! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your system up and running in no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system booting success. Refer to page 2-28 for details. ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card / integrated GPU, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking—helping save power and money. Refer to page 4-9 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 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 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. Refer to page 4-5 for details. 1.3.6 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your DIY experience by speeding up and simplifying the DIY process! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Refer to page 2-35 for details. 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. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 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 socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 • ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-40 2. LGA1156 CPU Socket 2-5 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 4. MemOK! switch 2-28 5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-38 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-27 7. Intel® H55 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1–6 [blue]) 2-35 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-34 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-41 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-36 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-37 12. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-36 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-39 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-39 15. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 2-43 ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Chapter 2 2.2.2 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight 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. Chapter 2 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processor. 2.3.1 • 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 damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Chapter 2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Chapter 2 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 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 the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keys 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). Chapter 2 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. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-7 2.3.2 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 does not require any tool to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1156 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Chapter 2 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B B Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B B A A B B A Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-9 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 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: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Based on Intel specification, you can only install one X.M.P. DIMM per channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Chapter 2 You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2-11 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Vendor Part No. Size G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 1.65 • • P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Part No. Size A-DATA AX3U2133XB2G10-EF(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 2.05~2.15 • A-DATA AD32133F002GMU(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 2.05~2.15 • A-DATA AX3U2133XB2G10-FF(XMP) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - Timing Voltage - - 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 2.05~2.15 • 8 1.65 • Chapter 2 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A2000C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) F3-16000CL9T-6GBPS(XMP) GU34GB2000C9DC(XMP) GE38GB2000C9QC(XMP) KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS OCZ 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS OCZ3P20002GK(EPP) Patriot PVS32G2000LLKN Patriot OCZ3B2000LV6GK PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) - - - - KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1FK3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS OCZ - - 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) - - - - - 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - - - 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 7-8-7-20 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 9-9-9-28 1.65 1.65 9 1.65 9 • • • • • 1.9 7-8-7 • • • 1.65 9 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 8 • 1.65 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 2 • • • • • • P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66Ghz Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL GEIL Gingle 2-12 F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) GE38GB2000C9QC(XMP) 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 4GB(2 x 2GB) 8GB(4 x 2GB) 2GB DS DS DS - - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 1.65 - • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Vendor CORSAIR Size TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) G.SKILL OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK OCZ3P1866LV4GK OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK OCZ3RPR1866C9LV6GK Super Talent W1866UX2G8(XMP) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS • • 1.65 1.65 • • • • • • • • • • 8-8-8-24 1.9 - • • • 8-8-8-24 1.9 - - 1.65 • 8-8-8-24 - - - 9-9-9 • • • 1.65 9-9-9 - - 1.65 9-9-9 - - 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 9 9-9-9 - - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS BoxP/N:TXD34096M1866HC7DC-L 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) - - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS Team - - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) - 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Patriot Patriot DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Part No. • 7-7-7-21 1.65 • • • Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) OCZ Transcend OCZ3P18002GK TX1800KLU-2GK(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) Chapter 2 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz DIMM socket support SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM DS - - - 1.65 • DS - - 8 1.9 • SS - SS - - 8 - 8 - • • • • • • P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66Ghz Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - OCZ - - 8 OCZ OCZ3P18002GK 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Patriot OCZ3P18002GK PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 8 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • - • • - 1.9 8-8-8-20 1.9 • • • • • • • P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • • A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG AD31600E001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9-3G AX3U1600PB1G8-3P AX3U1600GB2G9-AG(XMP) AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) AD31600F002GMU(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2GB(2 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS SS SS SS DS DS DS DS - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-13 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.8 and 2.93Ghz (cont.) Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing A-DATA AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G7-FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • • A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Chapter 2 Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ AX3U1600GB2G9-3G TR3X3G1600C8D TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X3G1600C9Ver1.1(XMP) CMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D TR3X6G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X6G1600C9Ver2.1(XMP) CMD8GX3M4A1600C8(XMP) CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK(XMP) F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ GV34GB1600C8DC KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Team 2-14 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 8GB(4 x 2GB) 8GB(4 x 2GB) 1GB 2GB 2GB(2 x 1GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) OCZ3P1600EB1G 1GB KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ3P1600LV3GK OCZ3OB1600LV4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3X16004GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) PATRIOT 4GB(2 x 2GB) KHX1600C9D3K2/4G Elixir Patriot 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) CS322271 Mushkin 3GB(3 x 1GB) DS Cell Shock Mushkin 3GB(3 x 1GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) EK Memory 6GB(3 x 2GB) EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 996657 998659(XMP) PVT33G1600ELK PGS34G1600LLKA PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 2GB 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) BoxP/N: TXD34096M1600HC6DC-L 4GB(2 x 2GB) (TXD32048M1600HC6-L)(XMP) DS DS DS SS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 7-7-7-20 1.65 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.8 - 1.6 8-8-8-24 1.65 - 1.6 7-7-7-24 1.65 8-8-8-21 1.6-1.65 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8-8-8-21 1.6~1.65 • • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 - 1.65 8 1.65 8 1.65 8 1.65 - 1.7~1.9 9 1.65 7-6-6-24 - • • • • • • • 8-8-8 1.65 • 9-9-9 1.65 7-7-7 7-7-7 7-7-7 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 - 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 - 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 9 - - 7-7-7-20 - 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7-7-7-20 1.9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • 6-7-6-18 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • 7-7-7-20 2.0 • • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66Ghz DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • • A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL AX3U1600GB1G9-AG AD31600E001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9-3G AX3U1600PB1G8-3P AX3U1600GB2G9-AG(XMP) AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) AD31600F002GMU(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G AX3U1600XB2G7-FF(XMP) TR3X3G1600C8D TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X3G1600C9Ver1.1(XMP) CMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D TR3X6G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X6G1600C9Ver2.1(XMP) CMD8GX3M4A1600C8(XMP) CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ GV34GB1600C8DC KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) KHX1600C9D3K2/4G KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) OCZ3P1600EB1G OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ3P1600LV3GK OCZ3OB1600LV4GK OCZ3P1600EB4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3X16004GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) Super Talent WP160UX4G8(XMP) Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) Super Talent WB160UX6G9(XMP) ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS 1GB 2GB SS DS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 12GB(3 x 4GB) - - 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 7-7-7-20 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.8 - 1.6 8-8-8-24 1.65 - 1.6 7-7-7-24 1.65 8-8-8-21 1.6~1.65 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DS - - - 1.65 • • • 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65 • • • 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65 • • • 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - 9 1.65 1.7~1.9 1.65 7-6-6-24 8-8-8 1.65 9-9-9 1.65 7-7-7 7-7-6 7-7-7 7-7-7 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8 9 - 8 9 1.65 1.8 1.65 1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 A-DATA Voltage • • • • • • • • 2-15 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66Ghz (cont.) SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS Vendor Part No. Size Cell Shock CS322271 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) 2GB - - - Mushkin 998659(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) Mushkin Patriot PATRIOT Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Team 996657 PVT33G1600ELK PGS34G1600LLKA PVS34G1600ELK PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS BoxP/N:TXD34096M1600HC6DC-L 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS (TXD32048M1600HC6-L)(XMP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Voltage - 9 - 7-7-7-20 - 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 9-9-9-24 1.65 7-7-7-20 1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • 6-7-6-18 1.65 • • • 7-7-7-20 2.0 • • • 7-7-7-20 1.9 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.8 • • • • • • • Chapter 2 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A-DATA AD3133301GOU 1GB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • • • A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-2 2GB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • • • A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial AX3U1333PB2G7-2P AD3U1333C4G9-B AD31333E002G0U AX3U1333PB2G7-3P TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 2GB DS A-DATA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB DS Hynix 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • 9-9-9-24 1.70 • - • TR3X6G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • • D9KPT 9 - • • • 9 - CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 CT12864BA1339.8SFD 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS MICRON BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) CT25664BA1339.16SFD CT25672BA1339.18FF BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP) F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 2GB 2GB 2GB DS - DS MICRON DS MICRON 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS NA 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB 2GB 2GB SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - MT8JF12864AY1G4D1 - D9JNM D9KPT(ECC) - J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 9-9-9-24 1.5 - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 - - 6-6-6-20 1.8 9 - - - - - 1.65 1.65 7-7-7-18 1.5-1.6 7-7-7-21 1.5 7-7-7-21 1.5 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9-9-9-24 1.70 • • • • - 1.1 • • • - - • • • BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX)Ver3.2 - 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • • • DS MICRON ELPIDA • 9-9-9-24 1.5 2GB ELPIDA H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • • - CT25664BA1339.16FF ELPIDA 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • • DS - Crucial ELPIDA • 2GB 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - SS MICRON Crucial - CM3X2G1333C9 BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-1333C9 (CM3X1024-1333C9)Ver1.1 1GB Crucial - - DS - CT12872BA1339.9FF Crucial AD30908C8D-15IG 1GB Crucial Crucial 2-16 AD31333002GOU 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93Ghz (cont.) Part No. Size G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC GEIL Hynix Hynix Hynix GG34GB1333C9DC HMT112U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK OCZ3G1333LV3GK OCZ3P1333LV3GK OCZ3P13332GK OCZ3G13334GK OCZ3G1333ULV4GK OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) AL7F8G73D-DG1 AL8F8G73D-DG1 SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Transcend Asint Asint Asint ASUS ATP ATP ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO TS256MLK64V3U SLY3128M8-EDJE SLZ3128M8-EDJ SLZ3128M8-EDJE N/A AQ28M64A8BJH9S AQ28M72D8BJH9S AQ56M64B8BJH9S AQ56M72E8BJH9S FSX1333D3G-1G FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PDC32G1333LLK PVS34G1333ELK PVS34G1333LLK PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 ASUS P7H55D-M EVO SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 H5TQ1G83BFR 9 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL 1GB SS Hynix 2GB DS Hynix 2GB 2GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB DS Hynix DS Qimonda H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H 9 SS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON SS - 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS NANYA 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 1GB GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 SS MICRON DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS NA D9KPT D9KPT 9FF22 D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) - 1GB SS PSC 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF A3P1GF3DGF SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ 2GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS - J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E - SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) SS - - 2GB DS - - 2GB DS - 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS PATRIOT 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 1GB SS NANYA 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 1GB 9 9 9 9 - 6-5-5 9-9-9 7-7-7 1.5 1.5 - 1.85 1.65 1.65 9 1.7 7-7-7 1.65 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 - 9 - 9 9 - 9 8 9 9 - 1.65 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - • • - 1.8 - 1.7 9-9-9-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.5 7-7-7-20 1.7 9-9-9-24 1.65 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - 9 • • • - 9 • • - 7 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • - 9 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1.6 1.65 7-7-7-20 - NT5CB128M8AN-CG - SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 - 7-7-7-20 - DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - Voltage • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 Vendor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-17 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Lynnfield CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93Ghz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • • Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Chapter 2 Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG Transcend Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC 2-18 CT12864BA1067.8SFD CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25664BA1067.16SFD CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11RD8BAFA-AE-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 KVR1066D3N7/1G KVR1066D3N7/1G KVR1066D3N7/2G KVR1066D3N7/2G KVR1066D3N7/4G MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 2GB DS MICRON 2GB DS MICRON 2GB DS MICRON 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB DS ELPIDA 1GB DS ELPIDA 2GB DS ELPIDA 2GB DS ELPIDA 1GB SS HYNIX 1GB SS HYNIX 2GB DS HYNIX 2GB DS HYNIX J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E(ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPGA7U 4GB DS SAMSUNG 1GB SS MICRON 1GB SS MICRON 1GB SS MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG SLY3128M8-EAE 1GB SS Asint 3DU3191A-10 D9KPT(ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE D9JNL 1GB SS ELPIDA MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON SLZ3128M8-EAE D9KPT 1GB SS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPA7U MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2GB DS MICRON TS256MLK64V1U D9JNL 2GB DS ELPIDA 2GB DS Asint 2GB DS - 1GB DS Qimonda K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE - IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 7 7 7 7 - 7 8 7 - 7 7 7 7 7 - 7 - 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - 7 - 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 - 1.5 - 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Clarkdale CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL AX3U1600GB1G9-AG AD31600E001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9-3G AX3U1600PB1G8-3P AX3U1600GB2G9-AG(XMP) AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) AD31600F002GMU(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) AX3U1600GB2G9-3G AX3U1600XB2G7-FF(XMP) TR3X3G1600C8D TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X3G1600C9Ver1.1(XMP) CMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D TR3X6G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) TR3X6G1600C9Ver2.1(XMP) CMD8GX3M4A1600C8(XMP) CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ GV34GB1600C8DC KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4G KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) OCZ OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ3P1600LV3GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3X16004GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) Cell Shock CS322271 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) Mushkin 998659(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) Mushkin Patriot PATRIOT 996657 PVT33G1600ELK PGS34G1600LLKA ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2GB(2 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 8GB(4 x 2GB) 8GB(4 x 2GB) 1GB 2GB 2GB(2 x 1GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS SS SS SS - DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS - SS - SS - DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS - SS - DS SS - DS DS DS DS - 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 2GB 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS DS DS SS SS - DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS - DS - - 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 7-7-7-20 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.8 - 1.6 8-8-8-24 1.65 - 1.6 7-7-7-24 1.65 8-8-8-21 1.6~1.65 • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 1.65 - 9 8-8-8 7-7-7 9-9-9 7-7-7 7-7-7 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 - 1.65 1.7~1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 - 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 9 - - 7-7-7-20 - 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 9-9-9-24 1.65 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 1.65 • • • 1.9 • • 1.65 1.65 • • • 1.65 8 • • - 1.65 • • • • 8 • • 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 A-DATA Voltage • • • • • • • • • • • 2-19 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Clarkdale CPU (cont.) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS Patriot PVS34G1600ELK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.8 Patriot PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 2.0 Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) - DS DS - - DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Clarkdale CPU • • • Chapter 2 Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A-DATA AD3133301GOU 1GB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-2 2GB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix Hynix 2-20 • • 7-7-7-20 1.9 AD31333002GOU AX3U1333PB2G7-2P AD3U1333C4G9-B AD31333E002G0U AX3U1333PB2G7-3P TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) CM3X1024-1333C9DHX BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-1333C9 (CM3X1024-1333C9)Ver1.1 CM3X2G1333C9 2GB DS A-DATA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB DS Hynix 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 1GB DS - AD30908C8D-15IG - H5TQ2G83AFRH9C - 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • • • 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 - • • • 7-7-7-20 1.65-1.85 • - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • - 1.1 • • • • • • • • 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.70 • • • 2GB - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • - 9-9-9-24 1.70 • • DS - BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX)Ver3.2 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS TR3X6G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • • 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • D9KPT 9 - 9 - CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 CT12864BA1339.8SFD CT12872BA1339.9FF BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) CT25664BA1339.16FF CT25664BA1339.16SFD CT25672BA1339.18FF BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP) F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ GG34GB1333C9DC GV34GB1333C7DC HMT112U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB SS MICRON DS - DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS NA 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB SS ELPIDA 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS 2GB DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS Hynix 2GB DS Hynix 2GB DS Hynix - 9-9-9-24 1.5 MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 D9JNM - D9KPT(ECC) - - 6-6-6-20 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 - - - - J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BABG-DJ-E 9 J1108BDSE-DJ-F - J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - - - - - - 1.65 1.65 7-7-7-18 1.5-1.6 - 7-7-7-21 1.5 - 7-7-7-21 1.5 - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 - 9-9-9-24 1.5 GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 - 7-7-7-24 1.5 H5TQ1G83BFR 9 H5TQ1G83BFR H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - 9 - - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Clarkdale CPU (cont.) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda 9 1.5 • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB IDSH1G-03A1F1C13H DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 • • 1GB SS MICRON 9 • MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 9FF22 D9KPT 1.5 MICRON SS MICRON 9 SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • • MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK OCZ3G1333LV3GK OCZ3P1333LV3GK OCZ3P13332GK OCZ3G1333ULV4GK OCZ3P13334GK OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) AL7F8G73D-DG1 AL8F8G73D-DG1 M378B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B2873EH1-CH9 M391B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B5673DZ1-CH9 M378B5673EH1-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-CH9 M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Transcend Asint Asint Asint ASUS ATP ATP ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power TS256MLK64V3U SLY3128M8-EDJE SLZ3128M8-EDJ SLZ3128M8-EDJE N/A AQ28M64A8BJH9S AQ28M72D8BJH9S AQ56M64B8BJH9S AQ56M72E8BJH9S FSX1333D3G-1G FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) FSX1333D3G-2G EKM324L28BP8-I13 M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG PDC32G1333LLK PVT33G1333ELK PVS34G1333ELK PVS34G1333LLK PVT36G1333ELK 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS NANYA 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 1GB DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS NA D9KPT D9KPT 9FF22 D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) - 1GB SS PSC 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF A3P1GF3DGF SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ 2GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS - J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E - SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) SS - - 2GB DS - - 2GB DS - 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS PATRIOT 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 9 9 9 9 6-5-5 9-9-9 7-7-7 - 1.85 1.65 1.65 7-7-7-20 8-8-8 1.65 - 1.85 7 9-9-9 7-7-7 8-8-8 - 9 - 9 9 - 9 9 8 9 9 - 1.8 1.65 1.65 1.6 - • • • • • • • - - - 1.7 9-9-9-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.5 7-7-7-20 1.7 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - • • • 9 - • • • 9 - • NT5CB128M8AN-CG - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - • • • • - • • - 1.8 - 7 • - 7-7-7-20 9 • Chapter 2 MICRON 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 2-21 P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for Clarkdale CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Chapter 2 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG Transcend Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC CT12864BA1067.8SFD CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25664BA1067.16SFD CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 KVR1066D3N7/1G KVR1066D3N7/2G KVR1066D3N7/2G KVR1066D3N7/4G MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 M378B5273BH1-CF8 TS256MLK64V1U SLY3128M8-EAE SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA HYNIX HYNIX HYNIX HYNIX D9JNL D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT(ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 KINGSTON D1288JEKAPA7U KINGSTON D1288JEKAPGA7U ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E MICRON 7VD22 SAMSUNG MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON SAMSUNG ELPIDA Asint Asint - Qimonda K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) 7VD22 8ZF22 D9KPV D9KPT D9KPT(ECC) K4B2G0846B-HCF8 J1108BABG-AE-E DDRIII1208-AE DDRIII1208-AE - IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F DIMM socket support Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 7 - • • 7 - • • 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - 8 - 7 - - - 7 - 7 - 7 7 - 7 1.5 7 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 8 1.5 7 - - - - - - - 7 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Based on Intel specification, you can only install one X.M.P. DIMM per channel. • • • 2-22 Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip 3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. Chapter 2 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 1. 2. Removing a DIMM Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-23 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. Chapter 2 3. 4. 5. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority 0 1 Standard function System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel Chapter 2 IRQ * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 LAN USB 2.0 Controller 1 USB 2.0 Controller 2 USB 3.0 Controller Marvell 6111 Controller SATA Host Controller 1394 Controller HD Audio ASUS P7H55D-M EVO A shared shared – shared – – shared – shared – – – B – – shared – shared – – – – – – – C – – – – – – – – – shared shared – D – – – – – – – shared – – – – E – – – – – – – – – – – – F – – – – – – – – – – – – G – – – – – – – – – – – shared H – – – – – shared – – – – – – 2-25 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot (2.5GT/s; gray slot) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot (2.5GT/s; gray slot) 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Chapter 2 This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-27 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. Chapter 2 2-28 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. Chapter 2: Hardware information Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 2.8 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. HDMI out port*** 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. DVI out pot 3. VGA out port 9. IEEE 1394a port 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. External SATA port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem on the next pages. DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-29 * LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset 2-channel Port Chapter 2 2-30 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out • This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors. You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is valid. • Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer some resolution options that your monitor does not support. When you set a resolution not supported by your monitor, it will black out. If this happens, wait 15 seconds for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to enter Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the system to adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to the Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan or underscan. Refer to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can only play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS. Chapter 2: Hardware information Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 2. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Click Apply. 4. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Chapter 2 1. 2-31 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-33 2.8.3 1. Internal connectors IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Two devices Mode of device(s) Cable connector - Black Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Slave Slave Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 2. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-35 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 5. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-37 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 2-38 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Chapter 2: Hardware information Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 7. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-39 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA PSU suggested list T.C.STAR D420 OCZ ELITEXSTREAM 1000 Seasonic SS-900HP Snake PSH850V CoolerMaster RS-750 CWT PSH650V-D CWT PSH750V-D Delta GPS-350AB ASUS U-75HA Silverstone ZM1200M EnerMAX ELT500AWT ASUS U-65GA AXE-AA1000U-C 2-40 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Corsair CMPSU-620HX Corsair HX1000W EnerMAX EGX1000EWL HECHUAN ST-ATX330 Seasonic SS-460HS Seasonic SS-500GB Seasonic SS-500HM Seasonic SS-550HT Seasonic SS-600HT Silverstone SST-ST85F Tagan TG1100-U33 Thermaltake W0132RE Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0171 AcBel API4PC24 Aelta GPS-550AB Be quiet BN073 CoolerMaster RS-650 Seventeam ST-420BKP Snake PSH500V Silverstone SST-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF EnerMAX EG495AX-VE (E)(24P) FSP FSP500-60GLN Gigabyte M550A-D1 Gigabyte P610A-C1 GoldenField ATX-S398 GoldenField ATX-S550 I-cuteAP-600S OCZ OCZ780MXS Seasonic SS-351HT Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P Chapter 2: Hardware information This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) Chapter 2 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-41 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels. The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the chassis model. Chapter 2 2-42 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED R SW POWE W S RESET Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 1. Onboard LEDs 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-43 2.10 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 2. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 2 7. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor c. System power b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps No VGA detected One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3 for details. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 BIOS setup Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • • • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS directly from the Internet View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet Chapter 3 To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 3-2 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 2. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Chapter 3 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P7H55DME.ROM P7H55DME Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-3 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • • Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7H55D-M EVO VER: 0115 DATE: 10/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2. [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the system. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F2> to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in DOS environment 1. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Chapter 3 Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3. 4. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7H55D-M EVO VER: 0115 DATE: 10/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ Chapter 3 BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-7 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7H55D-M EVO VER: 0115 DATE: 10/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ P7H55DME.ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 3. 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. Chapter 3 Are you sure to update BIOS? Yes 4. No Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-8 • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumper for details. BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Ai Tweaker System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit [13:51:25] [Wed 11/04/2009] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date. Storage Configuration System Information ←→ ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Chapter 3 3.3.1 • Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Submenu items 3.3.2 Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. Chapter 3 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Ai Tweaker Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disabled Enabled Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 3.3.9 Main ←→ ↑↓ +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu. Refer to section 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit [13:51:25] [Wed 11/04/2009] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date. ←→ ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 SATA 1–6 Chapter 3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each SATA device. Select a device item and press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values of the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-11 Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is installed. Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. This item appears in SATA1-4 only. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Disables this function. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto]Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]Sets the PIO mode to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto]Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled]Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled]Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled]Sets the controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled]Disables this function. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE]Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI]Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables device write protection. This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Disables this function. Chapter 3 [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the submenu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AHCI Settings SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Port1 Port2 Port3 Port4 Port5 Port6 [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] SATA Port1–6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices. SATA Port1–6 [Auto] [Auto]Allows automatic selection of the device type connected to the system. [Not Installed] Selects this option if no SATA devices are installed. SMART Monitoring [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. [Enabled]Enables the SMART monitoring feature. [Disabled]Disables the SMART monitoring feature. Chapter 3 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0201 BIOS Build Date : 11/23/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 3.33GHz Speed : 3333MHz 661 @ System Memory Usable Size : 925MB 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency QPI Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential Amplitude CPU Clock Skew [Auto] [Auto] ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Offset Voltage [Auto] IMC Voltage [Auto] Exit [D.O.C.P.] It’s designed to overclock DRAM frenquency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items: ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Chapter 3 DRAM Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] PCH Voltage [Auto] iGPU Voltage [Auto] *********************************************** Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. D.O.C.P Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. X.M.P. The configuration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-15 DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] DRAM Frequency (MHz) Lynnfield CPU Frequency (GHz) Clarkdale CPU Frequency (GHz) 2.66 2.8 2.93 2.8 Others 1333 Auto Auto Auto D.O.C.P. Auto 1600 D.O.C.P. Auto Auto D.O.C.P. D.O.C.P. Above 1600 D.O.C.P. D.O.C.P. D.O.C.P. N/A N/A • • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel® CPU spec, use this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. Adjust BCLK frequency to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are not allowed to select the memory profile. Allows your memory to work in high performance. Allows your memory to work in high frequency. Chapter 3 To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. The CPU runs at its default speed. Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Disables this function. [Disabled] 3-16 • This item appears only if you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. • Intel® Turbo Mode function support depends on CPU types. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enables Full Power Mode to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80 to 500. 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 200. The PCIE Frequency item appears depending on CPU types. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QPI frequency. 3.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-60-8-5-20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-17 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [30 DRAM Clock] [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [72 DRAM Clock] [82 DRAM Clock] [88 DRAM Clock] [90 DRAM Clock] [100 DRAM Clock] [110 DRAM Clock] [114 DRAM Clock] [118 DRAM Clock] [122 DRAM Clock] [126 DRAM Clock] [130 DRAM Clock] [134 DRAM Clock] [138 DRAM Clock] [142 DRAM Clock] [150 DRAM Clock] [160 DRAM Clock] [170 DRAM Clock] [180 DRAM Clock] [190 DRAM Clock] [200 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [18 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [10 DRAM Clock] – [22 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.12 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]–[Delay 1500ps] Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. 3.5.13 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Mode. Different sub-items appear according to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. Offset Sign [-] This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than [Auto]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Fixed Voltage [Auto] Chapter 3 This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.85V to 1.7V with a 0.00625V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 3.5.14 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.9V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.2V with a 0.02V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-19 3.5.16 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.8V to 2.2V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.17 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 2.0V with a 0.01V interval. The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3.5.18 iGPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the integrated GPU voltage. The values range from 0.5V to 1.75V with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.19 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.20 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.21 Chapter 3 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Follows the Intel specifications. Improves the CPU VDroop directly. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d Tools Exit Configure CPU. [Disabled] ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.07 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 661 Frequency :3.33GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :512 KB Cache L3 :4096 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:25) Ratio Actual Value:25 CPUID :20652 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. NOTE: Please key in ratio numbers directly ←→ ↑↓ F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit Scroll down to display the following items: CPU TM function Execute-Disable Bit Capability Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech C State package limit setting [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-21 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are likely to be required in the near future. This reduces the latency associated with memory reads. Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The processor fetches the currently requested cache line, as well as the subsequent cache line. This reduces the cache latency by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it as well. The processor fetches only the currently requested cache line. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Chapter 3 [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Disables this function. CPU TM function [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-22 Two threads per activated core are enabled. Only one thread per activated core is enabled. Chapter 3: BIOS setup Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs. Disables this function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. The CPU runs at its default speed. Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Disables this function. Intel® Turbo Mode function support depends on CPU types. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Disables this function. C State package limit setting [Auto] 3.6.2 Chapter 3 This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] Uncore Configuration The Uncore Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Uncore Configuration IMC Type : Clarkdale Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] iGPU Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] iGPU Frequency [Auto] Current iGPU Frequency: 900 MHz DVMT Memory [Maximum DVMT] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not allow remapping of memory. Allows for the segment of system memory that was previously overwritten by PCI devices to be remapped above the total physical memory. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-23 Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to select the amount of memory used by the integrated GPU. Configuration options: [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] iGPU Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the integrated GPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [133 MHz] [167 MHz] – [1467 MHz] [1500 MHz] DVMT Memory [256MB] or [Maximum DVMT] The default value varies according to the system memory size. When installing DIMM modules more than 1 GB, the default value is Maximum DVMT; when installing DIMM modules less than 1 GB, the default value is 256MB. [128MB]Up to 128MB of system memory can be used as graphics memory. [256MB]Up to 256MB of system memory can be used as graphics memory. [Maximum DVMT]Allows the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the system. This option appears only when you install DIMM modules more than 1 GB. • Changes to this item will take effect under Windows XP operating system only. • This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Refer to the following table for details. Chapter 3 System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1.5GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to < 4GB 4GB and above 3-24 Maximum Total Graphics Memory Windows® XP Windows® Vista™/ 7™ 512MB 365MB 768MB 808MB 1024MB 877MB — 1389MB — 1748MB Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Realtek LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell Storage Controller Serial Port1 Address Options [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Enabled Disabled HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. Disables the controller. The following three items appear only when you set the HDA Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. SPDIF OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to use SPDIF signal from the SPDIF_Out header, you need to set to HDMI for HDMI audio output. Sets to [SPDIF Output] for SPDIF audio output. Sets to [HDMI Output] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 [SPDIF] [HDMI] Realtek LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. Disables the controller. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Realtek Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Disables the controller. Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Marvell storage controller. Disables the controller. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-25 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. Disables the controllers. Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Disables the function. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Disables the function. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. Disables the controller. When using an add-on card, the USB 3.0 ports at back panel support the maximum bandwidth of Gen 1. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] [No] 3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Chapter 3 [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-27 3.7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. [Auto]The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode. [S1 (POS) only] Sets the ACPI suspend mode to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). [S3 only] Sets the ACPI suspend mode to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Chapter 3 Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [No] [Yes] 3.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-28 The system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. EuP Ready [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Power Off Power On Last State Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System Time will become user-configurable with set values. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] [Disabled]Disables to power up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. [Enabled]The computer could be powered up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Chapter 3 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] [Space Bar] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. Allows you to turn on the system by pressing the Space Bar key on the PS/2 keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-29 [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 3.7.7 Allows you to turn on the system by pressing the Ctrl key and Esc key of the PS/2 keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Allows you to turn on the system by pressing the Power key on the PS/2 keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature (PECI) CPU Temperature(PECI) MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [3590RPM] [Disabled] Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control [N/A] [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU 3.3V 5V 12V [ 1.040V] [ 3.008V] [ 4.776V] [11.648V] Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard]Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent]Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [40ºC/104ºF] [50ºC/122ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [80ºC/176ºF] [90ºC/194ºF] CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%] Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CPU Lower Temperature [40ºC/104ºF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle [20%] Sets the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC/104ºF, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [00%] [10%] [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. Chapter 3 [Standard]Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent]Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-31 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Boot Settings Configuration Security ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Chapter 3 1st – xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • • 3-32 To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. - Press <F8> after POST. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Chapter 3 [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] [Off] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. The system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-33 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. From the password box, key in a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message Password Uninstalled appears. Chapter 3 If you have forgotten your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. [Full Access] [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] 3-34 Prevents user access to the Setup utility. Allows access but does not allow change to any field. Allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 [Setup] [Always] ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-35 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Ai Tweaker Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. PROFILE Configuration Chapter 3 O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Status Status Status Status Status Status Status Status : : : : : : : : Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Tools Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] ←→ ↑↓ F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit Start O.C. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press <Enter>, and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.10 Current CMOS BOARD: P7H55D-M EVO VER: 0115 DATE: 10/28/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • • • 3.9.2 [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Only the CMO file can be loaded. Chapter 3 • [Tab] Switch [B] Backup AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AI NET 2 Pair Status Tools Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-37 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Chapter 3 [Reset]When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No]Sets to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit. Chapter 3 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-39 Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 4 Chapter 4: 4.1 Software support 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. 4.2 • 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. 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 Specials 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 system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click an item to install Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals 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 EVO 4-1 Chapter 4 Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software. 3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Double-click the language to show the software manual. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II 1. 2. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Click this icon to close or restore the application. PC Probe II main window Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Chapter 4 Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® notification area. If you minimize the application main window, click this icon to restore the window. Using AI Suite Click each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore system default settings. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility Chapter 4 4-4 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by doubleclicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to cancel the settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • • • • Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern. Chapter 4 • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. settings for different scenarios. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • • • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. EPU cannot run on the customized overclocking settings. Restart the computer to launch EPU. When TurboV is enabled, ASUS EPU will be set to High Performance mode automatically. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. 2. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Save the current settings as a new profile Target settings Default settings Voltage Adjustment bars Click to show more settings iGPU voltage and frequency settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Chapter 4 Applies all changes immediately • • • 4-6 Undoes all changes without applying GPU Boost is available when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting iGPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the iGPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • • • • ASUS GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. For system stability, all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. EPU cannot run on the customized overclocking settings. Restart the computer to launch EPU. When GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will be set to High Performance mode automatically. Launching ASUS GPU Boost 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Adjustment sliders Click the Easy Mode button to adjust iGPU frequency and iGPU voltage simultaneously Default settings Target settings ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Chapter 4 Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games—with just one touch! Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Double-click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Windows® notification area to launch the Turbo Key user interface. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Turbo Key automatically starts after Windows® start-up. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Select your desired power button action. Select Turbo Key Off to keep the power button as a common switch. Select Turbo Key On to boost system performance after pressing the power button. You can choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status by clicking the check boxes in the Setting section. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. The default is “Rocket Mode”. For detailed ASUS TurboV configurations, refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Click Apply for all settings to take effect. Chapter 4 Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Turbo Key user interface. Press the power button again to turn off the Turbo Key function. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds will turn off your computer. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from: • Turbo Mode • Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max. Power Saving Mode When you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will appear, asking you to run Calibration first. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears. EPU main menu iGPU energy saving status GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. • EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you use an Intel® Clarkdale CPU and install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Chapter 4 Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1.2GB of available disk space. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during the booting process, and the existing OS will be launched directly. • Installation of at least 1GB system memory is recommended for better performance. The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Chapter 4 Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS 4-10 • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the <Del> key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. in the Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. ® Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. A. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Exit button Device advanced settings Configuration option tabs Connector settings Analog and digital connector status Control settings window Information button Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 B. Information button ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-11 Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 usa.asus.com +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 www.asus.de www.asus.de/sales +49-1805-010923 +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Signature : Date : Representative Person’s Name : Dec. 1, 2009 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Supplementary Information: FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators Model Number : P7H55D-M EVO Conforms to the following specifications: Product Name : Motherboard hereby declares that the product Phone/Fax No: Address: Responsible Party Name: Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Model name : Year to begin affixing CE marking:2009 Declaration Date: Dec. 1, 2009 CE marking EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-05) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) EN 300 440-2 V1.2.1(2008-03) EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03) EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1(2007-05) EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1(2007-05) EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2005-03) EN 50360:2001 EN 50371:2002 EN 62311:2008 EN 50385:2002 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive Name : Signature : __________ CEO Jerry Shen Position : (EC conformity marking) EN60065:2002+A1:2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04) EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08) EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002-08) EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11) EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2(2008-04) EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09) EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357-2 V1.3.1(2006-05) EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 EN 55020:2007 conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: Motherboard P7H55D-M EVO Product name : declare the following apparatus: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Authorized representative in Europe: Country: Country: Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned,
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