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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H67-I Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview...1-18 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-18 1.10.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H67-I Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview...1-18 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-18 1.10.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 iii
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...away from the system, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system...waste. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems ...
...away from the system, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system...waste. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems ...
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.... Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Optional documentation Your product ...information you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS...
.... Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Optional documentation Your product ...information you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS...
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Refer to page xi for the list of accessories. • P8H67-I Series motherboards include P8H67-I PRO and P8H67-I Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H67-I DELUXE two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you ...
Refer to page xi for the list of accessories. • P8H67-I Series motherboards include P8H67-I PRO and P8H67-I Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H67-I DELUXE two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you ...
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...) 1-17 1-10 12. GPU Boost LED (O2LED2) ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE DVI_VGA LGA1155 ESATA3G _USB12 _BT NEC USB3.0 LAN1_USB3_12 RTL 8111E AUDIO AAFP ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT EPU PCIEX16 17 16 MemOK! 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis...
...) 1-17 1-10 12. GPU Boost LED (O2LED2) ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE DVI_VGA LGA1155 ESATA3G _USB12 _BT NEC USB3.0 LAN1_USB3_12 RTL 8111E AUDIO AAFP ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT EPU PCIEX16 17 16 MemOK! 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis...
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...motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are developed for better performance with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8H67-I DELUXE... DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
...motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are developed for better performance with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8H67-I DELUXE... DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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...- For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H67-I Series 1-4 CORSAIR 256M8DCJG - - KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - Under the default state, some memory modules for ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H67-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Transcend Transcend Transcend APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL HYNIX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON...
...- For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H67-I Series 1-4 CORSAIR 256M8DCJG - - KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - Under the default state, some memory modules for ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H67-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Transcend Transcend Transcend APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL HYNIX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H67-I PRO only) This motherboard has a Mini PCI Express slot that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the ... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to...
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H67-I PRO only) This motherboard has a Mini PCI Express slot that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the ... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to...
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... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. 3. These are not jumpers! P8H67-I DELUXE CHA FAN PWM ...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. P8H67-I DELUXE +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect...
... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. 3. These are not jumpers! P8H67-I DELUXE CHA FAN PWM ...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. P8H67-I DELUXE +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect...
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.... The USB module cable is for a USB 2.0 port. 7. This USB connector complys with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P8H67-I DELUXE USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H67-I DELUXE USB3.0 front panel connector 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is...
.... The USB module cable is for a USB 2.0 port. 7. This USB connector complys with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P8H67-I DELUXE USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H67-I DELUXE USB3.0 front panel connector 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is...
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... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND NC NC NC P8H67-I DELUXE HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H67-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD]. GPU Boost...
... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND NC NC NC P8H67-I DELUXE HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H67-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD]. GPU Boost...
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..., the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases...® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power...
..., the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases...® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... until the problem is turned to Enable. O2LED2 P8H67-I DELUXE GPU Boost LED P8H67-I DELUXE DRAM LED 3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED...
... until the problem is turned to Enable. O2LED2 P8H67-I DELUXE GPU Boost LED P8H67-I DELUXE DRAM LED 3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun ... stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8H67-I Series 1-18 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun ... stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8H67-I Series 1-18 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This...
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Install ASUS @Vibe from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 1.10.3 ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop entertainment platform that serves as tune into your favorite radio stations and stream live TV anytime and anywhere. • The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. • This utility does not work on Windows® 64-bit XP...
Install ASUS @Vibe from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 1.10.3 ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop entertainment platform that serves as tune into your favorite radio stations and stream live TV anytime and anywhere. • The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. • This utility does not work on Windows® 64-bit XP...
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...utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, ...support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The...
...utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, ...support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The...
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...The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67ID.ROM (for P8H67-I DELUXE) or P8H67IP.ROM (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS... during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field...
...The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67ID.ROM (for P8H67-I DELUXE) or P8H67IP.ROM (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS... during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field...
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...and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when... the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-I Series
...and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when... the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-I Series
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...settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a ...; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the...
...settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a ...; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the...
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... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 11/... the EZ Mode screen appears when you to decide the boot priority. Refer to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the...
... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-I DELUXE BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 11/... the EZ Mode screen appears when you to decide the boot priority. Refer to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the...