Asus P7H55-M PRO - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel ® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready
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. Refer to page 2-5 for details.
P7H55-M PRO and CPU match-up table
CPU with integrated GPU
(Clarkdale CPU)
CPU without integrated GPU
(Lynnfield CPU)
• Integrated GPU is enabled
• HDMI/DVI-D/D-sub ports are enabled
• Discrete VGA card is required
Intel ® H55
The Intel ® H55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156
socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® processors. Intel H55 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!
PCIe 2.0
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that
enhances system performance. Refer to page 2-21 for details.
HDMI support
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers
multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a
single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides
you with the highest-quality home theater experience. Refer to page 2-23 for details.
DVI-D Support
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as
LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output: DVI-D/HDMI,
VGA/HDMI, or DVI-D/VGA. Refer to page 2-23 for details.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/
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.