User manual ASUS P7H55 USB3

[. . . ] Motherboard P7H55/USB3 E5833 First Edition (V1) May 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [. . . ] However, the system will use the last setting you have made. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 8 1. 8. 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indicators. ACT/LINK LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED 3. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3. 0 devices. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2. 0 devices. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2. 0 devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2. 0/1. 1 devices. This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN port 7. 14. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-21 Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In ­ ­ ­ 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ­ Rear Speaker Out ­ 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou ­ 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1. 8. 2 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) Internal connectors These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. 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. · 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 350 W. · 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (12 W max. ) or a total of 1 A~4 A (48 W max. ) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. · Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the FAN Xpert feature. · If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P7H55/USB3 1-23 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. [. . . ] The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. [. . . ]