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... Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it... supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
... provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it... supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
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...-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8H67-M specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors ALC887-VD 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC supports - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel) 100% All High-quality...
...-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8H67-M specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors ALC887-VD 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC supports - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel) 100% All High-quality...
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xi P8H67-M specifications summary Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, ...WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form...
xi P8H67-M specifications summary Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, ...WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form...
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.... It allows you you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8H67-M 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles ... a total system level up and running in different scenarios. MemOK! beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching...
.... It allows you you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8H67-M 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles ... a total system level up and running in different scenarios. MemOK! beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching...
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... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. The...0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to energy consumptions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate...
... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. The...0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to energy consumptions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate...
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...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8H67-M 1-19 Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components....
...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8H67-M 1-19 Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components....
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... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear ...a chassis fan to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8H67-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear ...a chassis fan to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8H67-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H67-M Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 ...Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 6. These...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H67-M Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 ...Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 6. These...
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...or on the computer. P8H67-M P8H67-M MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole... tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! ...
...or on the computer. P8H67-M P8H67-M MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole... tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! ...
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... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, .... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the list, select either through a ...
... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, .... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the list, select either through a ...
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...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. To update the...
...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. To update the...
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... Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. 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 press to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
... Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. 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 press to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
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... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or...
... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or...
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... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M VER: 0301 DATE: 11/02/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to continue. ...The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the...
... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M VER: 0301 DATE: 11/02/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to continue. ...The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the...
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... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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... that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after ...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum...
... that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after ...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum...
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... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-M To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device ... of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [11/08/2010] P8H67-M BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz...
... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-M To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device ... of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [11/08/2010] P8H67-M BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz...
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Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the ...has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Genuine...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the ...has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Genuine...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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... display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H67-M Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item.... the menu and change the value of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot,...
... display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H67-M Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item.... the menu and change the value of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot,...