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...model number and version, as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in ...
...model number and version, as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in ...
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... Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard switches 1-17 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 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 CrashFree...
... Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard switches 1-17 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 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 CrashFree...
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....asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H67 Express Chipset Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066MHz memory modules - P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max...
....asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H67 Express Chipset Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066MHz memory modules - P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max...
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... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 X LPT connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port (for P8H67-M LE only) 6 x USB...
... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 X LPT connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port (for P8H67-M LE only) 6 x USB...
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... that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign...
... that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign...
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... 8-channel configuration. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Refer to CRTT and is for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D cannot be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue...
... 8-channel configuration. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Refer to CRTT and is for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D cannot be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue...
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... P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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... GND P8H67-M LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. In IDE mode...
... GND P8H67-M LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. In IDE mode...
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... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. LPT standardizes as a printer. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. PWR LED PWR...
... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. LPT standardizes as a printer. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. PWR LED PWR...
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... lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches...
... lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches...
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... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system 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 and varies with models. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.10 Software support...
... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system 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 and varies with models. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.10 Software support...
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... ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows 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 the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select...
... ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows 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 the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select...
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... checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that...
... checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that...
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..., press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in...
..., press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in...
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... /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically...
... /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically...
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... menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button...
... menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button...
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...Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled NEC USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility...
...Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled NEC USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility...
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... default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set...
... default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set...
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...to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you to set the...
...to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you to set the...
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... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-22 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200...
... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-22 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200...