Asus P7H55-M LX USB3 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 2
... 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...
User Manual - Page 3
... vi About this guide vi P7H55-M LX/USB3 specifications summary viii
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2
1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card...
User Manual - Page 4
... menu 2-17 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-17 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-17 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-19 2.7.1 AI NET 2 2-19 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-19 2.7.3 IO Level up [Disabled 2-19 2.8 Exit menu 2-20 P7H55-M LX/USB3 motherboard installation notices 2-21 Intel® LGA1156 processor and chipset combination instruction... 2-21 Memory configuration 2-21 Configurations...
User Manual - Page 5
... 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...
User Manual - Page 6
... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
User Manual - Page 7
...complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
User Manual - Page 8
P7H55-M LX/USB3 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Expansion slots VGA output
Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features
LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors
Supports Intel® next generation 32nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Intel® H55 Express Chipset
Dual-channel memory...
User Manual - Page 9
... 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x COM connector
1 x Speaker connector
64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a
WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
uATX form factor...
User Manual - Page 13
... following:
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Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
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Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
P7H55-M LX/USB3 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability...
User Manual - Page 15
... cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS P7H55-M LX/USB3...
User Manual - Page 18
... 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only...
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P7H55-M LX/USB3 SATA connectors
Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.
3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
P7H55-M LX/USB3
SPDIF_OUT
P7H55-M LX/USB3 Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
ASUS P7H55-M LX/USB3...
User Manual - Page 24
... updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
1.8.2 Support...
User Manual - Page 25
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
User Manual - Page 26
... to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways:
• Press + during POST.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it.
Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14
Current ROM
BOARD: P7H55 M LX USB3 VER: 0205...
User Manual - Page 27
... disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
User Manual - Page 30
... utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into H55MLXU3.ROM.
• Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically...
User Manual - Page 31
... and stability. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
ASUS P7H55-M LX/USB3
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User Manual - Page 33
...options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI]
Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista/7 with OS built-in driver.
ASUS P7H55-M LX/USB3
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User Manual - Page 41
...an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
P7H55-M LX/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Version 0205
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot...