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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-11...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-11...
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... utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-7 4.3.4 FAN Xpert 4-8 4.3.5 Probe II 4-9 iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-7 4.3.4 FAN Xpert 4-8 4.3.5 Probe II 4-9 iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - P8H67-M EVO ...32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® H67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-...
... ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - P8H67-M EVO ...32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® H67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-...
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.../PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 254-step - Anti Surge - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - GPU Boost with switch - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
.../PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 254-step - Anti Surge - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - GPU Boost with switch - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
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... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS...
... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS...
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... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H67-M EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0... The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M EVO motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H67-M EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0... The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M EVO motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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...powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Built-to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple...bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® H67 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® H67 The Intel® H67 Express Chipset...
...powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Built-to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple...bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® H67 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® H67 The Intel® H67 Express Chipset...
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... performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance paramaters with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS TurboV also allows users to save several profile settings to ensure longer component lifespan. AI ... lower system temperature to suit system performance scenarios as well. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real time PC power saving engine through high efficient heat-exchange. Get total system power...
... performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance paramaters with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS TurboV also allows users to save several profile settings to ensure longer component lifespan. AI ... lower system temperature to suit system performance scenarios as well. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real time PC power saving engine through high efficient heat-exchange. Get total system power...
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... 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1
... 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1
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2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 1.8 • • Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • • ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • • • ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • • ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG... EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
...W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 1.8 • • Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • • ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • • • ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • • ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG... EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip...
... black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip...
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2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
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... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the...
... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the...
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... onboard LED. DRAM LED The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This is a reminder that the system is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15 If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component...
... onboard LED. DRAM LED The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This is a reminder that the system is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15 If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component...
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... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17 2.2.8 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17 2.2.8 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
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...]) These connectors connect to [IDE Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and...
...]) These connectors connect to [IDE Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and...
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... module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...
... module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...
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...) port(s). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the item to this connector is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 By default, this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module...
...) port(s). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the item to this connector is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 By default, this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module...