Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2133, 2200 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
Other features
| Manageability features |
WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors |
1 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
6 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel H55 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
P7H55-M, Socket 1156, Intel H55, DDR3, SATA III, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Micro ATX
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield and 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 providing great graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors are the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Moreover, Intel® Clarkdale integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) processors which goes with Intel® H55 chipset with VGA out can bring you to the whole new experience of the next generation VGA performance. It also provides separated 3D, 2D and Video Engines to execute different graphic control in hardware.
The Intel® H55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium® Processors. Intel® H55 chipset provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Using Intel Core™ i5 6 Series, Core™ i3 5 Series and Pentium® CPU with H55 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance!
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 2000/ 1866 / 1800/ 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.
The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 4 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, 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.
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
