Asus P7H55-M LX USB3 User Manual Download

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P7H55-M LX/USB3

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Page 1: ...Motherboard P7H55 M LX USB3 ...

Page 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Page 3: ...1 4 1 5 Expansion slots 1 6 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card 1 6 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 6 1 5 3 PCI slots 1 6 1 5 4 PCI Express x4 slot 1 6 1 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot 1 6 1 6 Jumpers 1 7 1 7 Connectors 1 8 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 8 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 9 1 8 Software support 1 15 1 8 1 Installing an operating system 1 15 1 8 2 Support DVD information 1 15 Chapter 2 BIOS in...

Page 4: ...15 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto 2 15 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled 2 15 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 2 15 2 5 4 Anti Surge Support Disabled 2 15 2 5 5 APM Configuration 2 16 2 5 6 Hardware Monitor 2 16 2 6 Boot 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 Disa...

Page 5: ...t 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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipm...

Page 6: ...eration 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 contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and cir...

Page 7: ...ct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 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 Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o...

Page 8: ... are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Expansion slots 1 x PCIe 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2 0 x4 slot 2 x PCI slots VGA output Multi VGA output support DVI D and RGB ports Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 DVI D with Max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz D Sub with Max resolution 2048 x 1536 75Hz Storage Intel H55 Express Chipset 6 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors LAN Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN PCIe contro...

Page 9: ...pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 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 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS v2 5 ACPI v2 0a Manageability WOL PXE PME Wake up WOR by Ring Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I...

Page 10: ... 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 switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or co...

Page 11: ...6in LGA1156 Intel H55DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module LAN1_USB12 USB34 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_4 VGA DVI F_PANEL COM ASM 1442 Asmedia 1042 3 2 1 4 1 2 5 9 8 7 6 12 13 11 10 5 Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page 1 CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 1 11 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SP...

Page 12: ...M sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU 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 damag...

Page 13: ... 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG CORSAIR CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 60V CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 50V Crucial CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 Crucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 65V ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 DJ F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G SKILL F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G...

Page 14: ...16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1 5V Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT...

Page 15: ...he chassis cover 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 1 5 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards SCSI cards USB cards and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications 1 5 4 PCI ...

Page 16: ...emove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS 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 CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and cut off the AC power then reboot the system the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to defa...

Page 17: ...ion of the audio ports in the 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out ...

Page 18: ...erted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 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 the USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mb...

Page 19: ... GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P7H55 M LX USB3 P7H55 M LX USB3 SATA connectors 3 Dig...

Page 20: ...D 2 pin PLED 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 HDLED 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...

Page 21: ... the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum ...

Page 22: ...IC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC 97 compliant definition If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See section 2 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 8 Speaker connector 4 ...

Page 23: ... Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately P7H55 M LX USB3 P7H55 M LX USB3 Serial port COM1 connector PIN 1 COM1 1 14 ASUS P7H55 M LX USB3 ...

Page 24: ... 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 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 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at an...

Page 25: ...nment Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs AS...

Page 26: ...rnet Always update the utility to avail all its features To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways Press Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct...

Page 27: ...environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard 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 F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Sele...

Page 28: ... for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD P7H55 M LX USB3 VER 0205 DATE 10 29 2010 BOARD Unknown VER Unknown DATE Unknown BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue D bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension 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 at lea...

Page 29: ...r updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit P7H55MLX ROM 2097152 2010 07 12 17 30 48 PATH A BOARD P7H55 ...

Page 30: ...er 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 checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updati...

Page 31: ...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 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at s...

Page 32: ...stem date 2 3 3 Language English Allows you to choose the display language in BIOS Configuration options 繁體中文简体中文日本語 Français Deutsch English This item does not appear if you select SATA 5 6 devices 2 3 4 SATA1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the S...

Page 33: ...mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 5 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the...

Page 34: ...em Memory Displays the auto detected system memory 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT d Configuration Adjus...

Page 35: ...refetch Enabled When this item is set to Enabled 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 When set to Disabled the processor fetches only the currently requested cache line Configuration options Disabled Enabled Max CPUID Value...

Page 36: ...et this item to Auto for BIOS to automatically detect the C State mode supported by your CPU Configuration options Auto C1 C3 C6 The following item appears only when you installed an Intel CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST CPU TM function Enabled Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor TM function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core fr...

Page 37: ...iguration options are PCI PCIE PCIE PCI When a Clarkdale CPU is installed the default setting is PEG PCI The configuration options are IGD PCI IGD PCI PEG PEG IGD PEG PCI 2 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the high definition audio controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Type HD Audio Allows you to select the front panel...

Page 38: ...n press Enter to display the configuration options The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to select the emulation t...

Page 39: ...CPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its worki...

Page 40: ...t provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 KB Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allow...

Page 41: ...ce Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 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 P7H55 M LX USB3 BIOS Setup Version 0205 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling thi...

Page 42: ...ord containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 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 in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The message Password uninstalle...

Page 43: ... Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 IO Levelup Disabled LAN Cable Status 2 7 1 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN cable Disabl...

Page 44: ...ou 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...

Page 45: ...mory configuration CPU type Chipset Clarkdale CPU with integrated GPU Lynnfield CPU H57 H55 Integrated GPU enabled HDMI DVI D Sub ports enabled Discrete VGA card required P55 Discrete VGA card required Discrete VGA card required Only available for motherboards with this function CPU type Chipset Configurations for the PCI Express x16 slots According to Intel CPU spec the PCIe x 6_2 slot of the H57...

Page 46: ...USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 1805 010923 Telephone Sy...

Page 47: ...2 2007 06 EN 302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN 60950 1 2006 EN60065 2002 A1 2006 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 CE marking Declaration Date Nov 05 2010 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2...

Page 48: ...Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online contact www asus com de sales Technical Support Component Telephone 49 1805 010923 System Noteb...

Page 49: ...302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN 60950 1 2006 EN60065 2002 A1 2006 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 CE marking Declaration Date Nov 05 2010 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010 Position ...

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