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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
... card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility...
User Manual - Page 5
...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, ... 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 ...
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
... 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.
2. Optional...
User Manual - Page 8
P7H55-M SI specifications summary
CPU Chipset Memory
Expansion Slots Graphics
Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features
LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 processors Supports Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU
Intel® H55 Express Chipset
4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture * When you install a total ...
User Manual - Page 9
...connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
64Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, Multi-language BIOS
WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring
1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
User Manual - Page 11
...buying an ASUS® P7H55-M SI motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. ...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
P7H55-M SI
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
P7H55-M SI Onboard LED
ASUS P7H55-M SI
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User Manual - Page 14
...Install 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.
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Timing DIMM (BIOS)
Voltage
DIMM Support A* B* C*
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• &#...
User Manual - Page 17
... LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 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 SI...
User Manual - Page 21
... GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND
SATA6
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 SI
SPDIF_OUT
P7H55-M SI Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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User Manual - Page 28
... / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
1.8.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The...
User Manual - Page 29
..., 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 in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
User Manual - Page 30
... USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any 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 V4.10
FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64
Current ROM
BOARD: P7H55-M SI...
User Manual - Page 31
... 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 and select the optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
SATA...
User Manual - Page 34
...be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the...
User Manual - Page 35
... 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.
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User Manual - Page 37
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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 with OS built-in driver.
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write...
User Manual - Page 46
... an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual drive (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 Device
These items specify the boot...
User Manual - Page 48
.... Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Press ENTER to run the utility to select andd update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (R/W) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only)
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears...