User manual ASUS P7H55-M LX

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. [. . . ] The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT EATXPWR GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P7H55-M/USB3 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P7H55-M/USB3 ATX power connectors · For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2. 0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. · DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. · We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. · If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-27 GND GND GND GND Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P7H55-M/USB3 P7H55-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN P7H55-M/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P7H55-M/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!· Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Double-click the ASSETUP. EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P7H55-M/USB3 1-32 1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2 BIOS information 2. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2. 1. 1 The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, 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. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 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 > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. [. . . ] Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <OK> to confirm your choice. See section 2. 1. 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2. 8. 4 Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Express Gate [Disabled] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. [. . . ]