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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different 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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure
about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation 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 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 circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product 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 yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic
s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
VGA OutputMulti-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports
StorageIntel® H57 Express Chipset
LANRealtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
USBNEC USB 3.0 controller
IEEE 1394VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
Pentium® Processors
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the CPU
types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list
1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* 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 (Qualied Vendors Lists)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (5GT/s)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)
2 x PCI slots
* Dual x8 mode is only supported by Intel
Graphics (Lynneld) processors. Refer to www.intel.com for
more details.
Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
* SLI™ and CrossFireX™ modes are availlable only for Intel®
Non-Integrated Graphics (Lynneld) processors.
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support DVD contentsDrivers
Form factorATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vIMC: 128-step IMC voltage control
- vDRAM Bus: 64-step DRAM voltage control
- vPCH: 152-step chipset voltage control
- vCPU_PLL: 32-step reference voltage control
- iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at
1MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz
at 1MHz increment
Overclocking protection
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x External SATA port
1 x HDMI out port
1 x DVI out port
1 x VGA out port
1 x IEEE 1394a port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports
1 x IDE connector
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x COM connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out header
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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Chapter 1
User Manual
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7H57D-V EVO motherboard!
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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ASUS P7H57D-V EVO motherboard1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port
eSATA module
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
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User guideSupport DVD
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale processors in LGA1156
package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel
(4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics
performance. Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efcient CPU in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details.
Intel® H57
The Intel® H57 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156
socket Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale processors. Intel® H57 provides improved performance
by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Using Intel
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
multiple GPU congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced
before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) /
1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the
bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-10 for details.
Unique PCIe X4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
True USB 3.0 Support
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity
standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB
3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers
up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data
retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-31 for details.
®
SLI™ and CrossFireX™ modes are availlable only for Intel® Non-Integrated Graphics
(Lynneld) processors.
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satises every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts
to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while
maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers
more options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover, upgrade
your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! Refer to page 4-11 for details.
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Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level
up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet
stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!
GPU Boost
GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance.
User-friendly UI facilitates exible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver
multiple overclocking proles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. Refer to
page 4-13 for details.
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—12 Hybrid Phase*
T.Probe
The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real-
time. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to run at lower
temperatures and extending their lifespan. Refer to page 4-9 for details.
* 12 Hybrid Phase = 8+3 Phase x T.Probe
ASUS 8+3 Phase Power Design
To fully unleash the latest Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale CPU’s potential, this motherboard has
adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efciency and
supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively
lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also
features an extra 3-phase power dedicated to integrated memory controller.
1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS
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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.
1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features
MemOK!
Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no more.
MemOK! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your system up and
running in no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically
improve your system booting success. Refer to page 2-23 for details.
ASUS EPU
The new ASUS EPU—the world’s rst power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6
engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and
intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which
includes the CPU, VGA card / integrated GPU, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler /
system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent
acceleration and overclocking—helping save power and money. Refer to page 4-6 for details.
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DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the
most common PC audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition
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to virtual surround, “Bass enhancement” provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and
“Voice clarication” provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With
these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking
capability.
ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution
The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a
noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment
for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the
chipset and power phase area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with
usability and aesthetics, the ASUS crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely
silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions
in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful
proles offer exible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Refer to page 4-5 for details.
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components,
update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM
design speed up and simplify the DIY process!
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your
motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard
against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel
cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting
the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Refer to
page 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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid 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, 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.
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2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
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Refer to
2.8 Connectors
connectors.
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for more information about rear panel connectors and internal
2.2.2 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/SlotsPage
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
2. LGA1156 CPU Socket
3. DDR3 DIMM slots
4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
5. DRAM overvoltage setting switch (OV_DRAM)
6. MemOK! switch
7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
8. Intel
9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
13. Marvell
14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
17. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)
®
H57 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1–6 [blue])2-30
®
Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray])
2-36
2-5
2-10
2-34
2-22
2-23
2-29
2-37
2-32
2-21
2-33
2-31
2-32
2-35
2-35
2-39
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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.
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A
B
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®
Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® processor.
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 damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1156 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
and then move it to the right (B) until it is
Load lever
released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins,
do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
Retention tab
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow until the load plate is completely
lifted.
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4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket by lifting the tab only.
Load plate
PnP cap
Cap tab
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket, and then
t the socket alignment keys into the CPU
CPU notches
notches.
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending
the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
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Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
C
B
A
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring
that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-applied
thermal paste. If so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately, and seek
professional medical help.
7. 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).
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8. Insert the load lever under the retention
tab.
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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.
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• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®-certied
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
®
• Your Intel
• Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1156
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and does
not require any tool to install.
socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners
match the holes on the motherboard.
B
A
B
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A
B
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B
1
A
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
A
1
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
B
A
B
A
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A
B
B
A
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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2.4 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.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
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Recommended memory congurations
One DIMM:
Install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation.
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation):
Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation):
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2.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to Intel spec denition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one
DIMM per channel only.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
• According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66G support the
maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3-1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency
with a 2.66G CPU, enable the
3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
DRAM O.C. Prole
for details.
feature in BIOS. Refer to section
Chapter 2
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section
frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
ASUS P7H57D-V EVO2-11
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu
for manual memory
P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3-1600 MHz capability
VendorPart No.SizeSS/DS
A-DATAAD31600G001GMU1GBSS--9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 ••
A-DATA
A-DATAAD31600E001GMU3GB(3 x 1GB)SS--8-8-8-241.65-1.85••
A-DATAAX3U1600GB1G9-3G3GB(3 x 1GB)SS--9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 ••
A-DATAAX3U1600GB2G9-AG(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85••
A-DATAAD31600F002GMU(XMP)6GB(3 x 2GB)DS--7-7-7-201.75-1.85•
A-DATAAX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP)6GB(3 x 2GB)DS--9-9-9-24 1.65~1.85 •••
A-DATA
A-DATA
CORSAIRTR3X3G1600C8D3GB(3 x 1GB)SS--8-8-8-241.65••
CORSAIRTR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP)3GB(3 x 1GB)SS--8-8-8-241.65••
CORSAIRCMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--8-8-8-241.65••
CORSAIRCMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--7-7-7-201.65•••
CORSAIRCMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
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CORSAIRTR3X6G1600C8D6GB(3 x 2GB)DS--8-8-8-241.65••
CORSAIRTR3X6G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP)6GB(3 x 2GB)DS--8-8-8-241.65••
CORSAIRTR3X6G1600C9Ver2.1(XMP)6GB(3 x 2GB)DS--9-9-9-241.65••
CORSAIRCMD8GX3M4A1600C8(XMP)8GB(4 x 2GB)DS--8-8-8-24 1.65•
CORSAIRCMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)8GB(4 x 2GB)DS--9-9-9-241.65••