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  • Page 1 P7H57D-V...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................iii Notices ........................viii Safety information ...................... ix About this guide ......................x P7H57D-V EVO specifications summary ..............xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ....................1-1 Package contents..................1-1 Special features..................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights................ 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor ........

  • Page 4: Contents

    BIOS setup Knowing BIOS .................... 3-1 Updating BIOS .................... 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility..............3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............... 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..............3-6 BIOS setup program .................. 3-9 3.3.1...
  • Page 5 BCLK Frequency ............... 3-17 3.5.8 PCIE Frequency ................ 3-17 3.5.9 DRAM Frequency..............3-17 3.5.10 QPI Frequency ................3-17 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority ............3-18 3.5.12 OC Tuner................... 3-18 3.5.13 Start auto tuning ................ 3-18 3.5.14 DRAM Timing Control ............... 3-18 3.5.15 CPU Differential Amplitude ............
  • Page 6 Extreme Tuning Utility ............4-10 ® ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO ......... 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ..............4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode ........4-12 4.4.3 Using ASUS TurboV GPU Boost ..........4-13 4.4.4 Using CPU Level UP ..............4-13 4.4.5 Using ASUS Turbo Key .............
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support CrossFireX™ technology ..............5-1 ® 5.1.1 Requirements ................5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin ................. 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ........ 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ............5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX™...

  • Page 8: Notices

    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.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P7H57D-V Evo Specifications Summary

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to the Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode)
  • Page 13 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xiii...
  • Page 14 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Core™ i5 6 Series and Core™ i3 5 Series CPU with H57 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance! Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! P7H57D-V EVO brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel H57 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in ®...

  • Page 17: Asus Xtreme Design-12 Hybrid Phase

    1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows OS. Refer to pages 3-39 and 4-7 for details. ®...

  • Page 18: Asus Quiet Thermal Solutions

    2-38 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 21: Layout Contents

    Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2-31 ® (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-32 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-35 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-35 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 2-39 ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 22: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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 damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 24 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then CPU notches...
  • Page 25 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 29: Memory Configurations

    3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-11...
  • Page 30 P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip Chip (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 • • A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) 9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85...
  • Page 31 P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4DIMMs CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - 9-9-9-24 •...
  • Page 32 P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4DIMMs OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS NA 8-8-8 • • •...
  • Page 33 Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333.

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    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. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-17...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Reserved System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 37: Pci Slots

    PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot (2.5GT/s) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, single at x 16 or dual at x 8 link) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot (2.5GT/s) ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-19...
  • Page 38 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card* * Dual x8, SLI™, and CrossFireX™ modes are availlable only for Intel Non-Integrated Graphics ® (Lynnfield) processors. • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-21...
  • Page 40 DRAM overvoltage setting (OV_DRAM) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the advanced DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. OV_DRAM Default up to 2.0V Enable OV (red) up to 2.5V •...

  • Page 41: Onboard Switch

    BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-23...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple) HDMI out port*** Optical S/PDIF Out port DVI out pot VGA out port IEEE 1394a port USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. External SATA port LAN (RJ-45) port* 11.

  • Page 43: Lan Port Led Indications

    DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2227 • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can only play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows ® Vista™ / 7™OS. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-25...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. From the Windows ® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution.

  • Page 45: Audio I/O Connections

    2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-27...
  • Page 46 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-29...
  • Page 48 Intel H57 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) ® These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel ®...
  • Page 49 XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell(R) SATA6G Controller item in the • BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-31...
  • Page 50 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. The COM module is purchased separately. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port.
  • Page 51 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 52 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS 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_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 53 Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-35...
  • Page 54 • 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. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

  • Page 55: System Panel Connector

    Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-37...

  • Page 56: Asus Q-Connector (System Panel)

    2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels.

  • Page 57: Onboard Leds

    This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration for details. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 2-39...

  • Page 58: Starting Up For The First Time

    2.10 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 59: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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.

  • Page 60: Asus Update Utility

    3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 61 Auto Select. Click Next. Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...

  • Page 62: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 63: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 64: Asus Bios Updater

    3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 65 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P7H57D-V EVO BOARD: Unknown VER: 0115 VER: Unknown DATE: 11/02/2009 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...
  • Page 66 D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown BOARD: P7H57D-V EVO VER: Unknown VER: 0115 DATE: 11/02/2009 DATE: Unknown PATH: P7P55D.ROM...

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Program

    For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 68: Navigation Keys

    3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.

  • Page 69: Main Menu

    The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-11...
  • Page 70 Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

  • Page 71: Storage Configuration

    BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-13...

  • Page 72: Ahci Configuration

    3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the submenu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AHCI Settings SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected]...

  • Page 73: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] QPI Frequency [Auto] ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] Select Screen ←→ OC Tuner [Turbo Profile] Select Item Start auto tuning ↑↓ Change Option...

  • Page 74: Ai Overclock Tuner

    D.O.C.P. D.O.C.P. • When using DIMMs with a frequncy higher than the Intel CPU spec, use this ASUS ® exclusive DRAM O.C. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to obtain a better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function.

  • Page 75: Cpu Ratio Setting

    CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Profile feature in BIOS. Refer to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.10 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the QPI frequency. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-17...

  • Page 76: Asus/3Rd Party Ui Priority

    [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of ASUS utilities (ASUS EPU, TurboV EVO, etc.). Other third-party OC utilities may not be full-functioned. [3rd Party Utility] Prioritizes third-party OC utilities (IXTU, SetFS, etc.). ASUS utilities can’t be launched. 3.5.12 OC Tuner [Turbo Profile] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM.

  • Page 77: Cpu Differential Amplitude

    Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-19...

  • Page 78: Imc Voltage

    Offset Sign [-] This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than [Auto]. To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Fixed Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.

  • Page 79: Igpu Voltage

    Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.25 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-21...

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
  • Page 81 The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-23...

  • Page 82: Uncore Configuration

    Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
  • Page 83 System Memory Windows Windows Vista™/ 7™ ® ® 1GB to < 1.5GB 512MB 365MB 1.5GB to < 2GB 768MB 808MB 2GB to < 3GB 1024MB 877MB 3GB to < 4GB — 1389MB 4GB and above — 1748MB ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-25...

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Options HDA Controller [Enabled] Enabled Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Disabled SPDIF OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF] Realtek LAN [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Marvell(R) 88SE6111 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Marvell(R) SATA6G Controller...

  • Page 85: Usb Configuration

    USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-27...

  • Page 86: Pcipnp

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings...

  • Page 87: Power Menu

    Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-29...

  • Page 88: Apm Configuration

    3.7.6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Last State Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [40ºC/104ºF] [50ºC/122ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [80ºC/176ºF] [90ºC/194ºF] ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-31...
  • Page 90 CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%] Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CPU Lower Temperature [40ºC/104ºF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.

  • Page 93: Security

    [View Only] Allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] Allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 3-35...
  • Page 94 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 95: Tools Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 96: Ai Net 2

    Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.10 Current CMOS Restore CMOS BOARD: P7H57D-V EVO BOARD: Unknown VER: 0115 VER: Unknown DATE: 11/02/2009...

  • Page 97: Asus Ez Flash 2

    3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

  • Page 98: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup...

  • Page 99: Chapter 4: Software Support

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 100: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. ® Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.

  • Page 101: Software Information

    Launching PC Probe II Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears.

  • Page 102: Asus Ai Suite

    Launching AI Suite Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. The AI Suite icon appears in the Windows notification area.

  • Page 103: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.

  • Page 104: Asus Epu

    4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking.

  • Page 105: Asus Express Gate

    4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.

  • Page 106: Audio Configurations

    4.3.6 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio ® experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ ®...

  • Page 107: Asus T.probe

    Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Before using ASUS T.Probe You have to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T.Probe. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Set the T.Probe item in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] Save BIOS settings and restart the computer.

  • Page 108: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) allows easy overclocking for your system. To use ® IXTU, first set the ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority item in the Ai Tweaker BIOS menu to [3rd Party Utility] and install IXTU from the motherboard support DVD.

  • Page 109: Asus Unique Overclocking Utility-Turbov Evo

    TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key—three powerful tools that allow you to overclock your system effectively. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification area.

  • Page 110: Using Asus Turbov Auto Tuning Mode

    4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the instructions below to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. You can also click More Setting first to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking.

  • Page 111: Using Asus Turbov Gpu Boost

    4.4.3 Using ASUS TurboV GPU Boost The GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time for the best graphics performance. In the TurboV Manual Mode, click More Settings, and then click the GPU Boost tab to launch GPU Boost. Adjustment...

  • Page 112: Using Asus Turbo Key

    4.4.5 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hotkeys into physical overclocking buttons. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games—with just one touch! Configuring ASUS Turbo Key Click the Turbo Key tab.

  • Page 113: Raid Configurations

    You can also combine two RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-15...

  • Page 114: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid Volume

    ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-17...
  • Page 116 Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 117 From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-19...

  • Page 118: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows XP operating system ® on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista or later operating ® systems, use either a floppy disk or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver.

  • Page 119: Using A Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO 4-21...
  • Page 120 Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Use Notepad to open the file. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_8R9R10RDOPCH] sections in the txtsetup.oem file.

  • Page 121: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 122: Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 123: Installing The Device Drivers

    In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...

  • Page 124: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    NVIDIA SLI™ technology ® The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that ® allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 125: Installing The Device Drivers

    You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop ® and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...
  • Page 126 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 127 Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P7H57D-V EVO...
  • Page 128 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...

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