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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE 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 1-3 1.4.2 ... 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 BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE 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 1-3 1.4.2 ... 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 BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
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... Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC For P8H67M LE: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back I/O) - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at ...1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. Intel® H67 Express Chipset Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered...
... Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC For P8H67M LE: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back I/O) - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at ...1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. Intel® H67 Express Chipset Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered...
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Anti-Surge protection 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...
Anti-Surge protection 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...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any of accessories. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you for the list of the items is detached from the wall...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any of accessories. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you for the list of the items is detached from the wall...
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... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Contact your retailer immediately ... socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-3
... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Contact your retailer immediately ... socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-3
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... E0906 AD30908C8D-151C E0903 AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG 9FF22D9KPT 9KF27D9KPT - continued on the next page Timing 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9 7-7-7-24 - - - P8H67-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... E0906 AD30908C8D-151C E0903 AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG 9FF22D9KPT 9KF27D9KPT - continued on the next page Timing 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9 7-7-7-24 - - - P8H67-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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...; 7-7-7-20 - •• - - •• - - •• - - •• - - •• - - 9 - - - - - Samsung K4B1G0846F Samsung K4B2G0846C Micron 0BF27D9KPT Micron 9GF27D9KPT Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir - Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip...
...; 7-7-7-20 - •• - - •• - - •• - - •• - - •• - - 9 - - - - - Samsung K4B1G0846F Samsung K4B2G0846C Micron 0BF27D9KPT Micron 9GF27D9KPT Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir - Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip...
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... the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
... the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
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... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit...
... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit...
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... port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D port. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for P8H67-M LE only). 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime...
... port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D port. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for P8H67-M LE only). 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime...
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10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for P8H67-M LE only). EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND ... connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. HDMI port (for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for P8H67-M LE only). EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND ... connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. HDMI port (for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
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... to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Do not place... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE ...
... to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Do not place... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE ...
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... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives...connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 4. P8H67-M LX SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67-M LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by...
... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives...connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 4. P8H67-M LX SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67-M LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by...
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...GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Ground Reset P8H67-M LX F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD ...
...GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Ground Reset P8H67-M LX F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD ...
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...boot after using the MemOK! function. MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to... are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the...
...boot after using the MemOK! function. MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to... are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ..., browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only and varies with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ..., browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only and varies with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
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...allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen ... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series c. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click the Utilities tab...
...allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen ... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series c. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click the Utilities tab...
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... capable of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file..... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version....
... capable of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file..... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version....
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...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and... BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and...
...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and... BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M LE VER: 0218 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater...
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M LE VER: 0218 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater...