Asus P7H55-M SI User manual

Motherboard
P7H55-M SI

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E5311
Second Edition V2
January 2010
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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
P7H55-M SI specications 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 congurations.................................................... 1-4
1.5 Expansion slots............................................................................ 1-7
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-7
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion 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 ........................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater....................................................... 2-3
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS................................................... 2-6

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2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-7
2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................. 2-8
2.3.2 System Date .................................................................. 2-8
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .......................................................... 2-8
2.3.4 Language ........................................................................ 2-8
2.3.5 SATA 1-6............................................................................................ 2-8
2.3.6 Storage Conguration ..................................................... 2-9
2.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 2-10
2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-10
2.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 2-12
2.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-14
2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-14
2.4.6 TPM Conguration ........................................................ 2-15
2.4.7 Intel VT-d Conguration ................................................ 2-15
2.5 Power menu................................................................................ 2-16
2.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 2-16
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-16
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 2-16
2.5.4 Anti Surge Support ....................................................... 2-16
2.5.5 APM Conguration........................................................ 2-16
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-17
2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-18
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-18
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-18
2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-19
2.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-20
ASUS EZ Flash 2......................................................................... 2-20
2.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-21

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• 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 modications 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.