Asus P7H55D-M EVO Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardP7H55D-M EVO

xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typog

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Launching ASUS TurboV1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD.2. Click Start >

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS GPU BoostASUS GPU Boost allows you to overclock the integrated GPU voltage and integrated GPU frequency in W

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking b

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 ASUS EPUASUS EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detec

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Int

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-11Chapter 44.3.9 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio ex

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

xiP7H55D-M EVO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Pentium® Processors

xii(continued on the next page)P7H55D-M EVO specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - TurboV - Turbo Key

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.P7H55D-M EVO specications summaryBack panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Opt

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ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H55D-M EVO motherboard!The motherb

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale Processor ReadyThis moth

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 1-3Chapter 11.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesTurboVFeel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. – now a reality with the ASU

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionsASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the o

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mo

iiE5020First Edition (V1) December 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)2-332. LGA11

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Cor

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-7Chapter 26. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensu

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan c

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.•

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSC

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-13Chapter 2P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Br

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P7H55D-M EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.)Vendor Part No. Si

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-15Chapter 2• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristi

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMM1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from th

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-17Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slot

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devi

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-19Chapter 22.5.4 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PC

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.6 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CM

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-21Chapter 22.7 Onboard switchThe onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Th

ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ... 2-192.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. HDMI

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-23Chapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-25Chapter 22.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-27Chapter 22.8.3 Internal connectorsDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master -

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® H55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-29Chapter 24. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a modul

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the U

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-31Chapter 26. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the

v3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech ...3-153.5.5 DRAM Frequency...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital I

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-33Chapter 29. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supp

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-35Chapter 22.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables.To

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.9 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED light

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 2-37Chapter 22.10 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure tha

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguratio

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site

vi3.9 Tools menu ... 3-353.9.1 ASUS O.C. Prole ...

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boot

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restor

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-7Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key t

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-9Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, the s

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-11Chapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no device is in

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-13Chapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item th

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when cha

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-15Chapter 3DRAM O.C. Prole [DDR3-1600MHz]This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-17Chapter 3DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Cl

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Conguration option

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-19Chapter 33.5.16 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 in

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-21Chapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> an

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Con

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-23Chapter 3Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Con

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 Onboard Devices CongurationHDA Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-25Chapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item and press &l

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Plug And Play O/S

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-27Chapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] T

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-29Chapter 33.7.7 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically d

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%]Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-31Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter>

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-33Chapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press <E

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the scree

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-35Chapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 3-37Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. U

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. In

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambi