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... "work that is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code....ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to have 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...
... "work that is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code....ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to have 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...
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... Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 1.8FSR Voltage 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-20 1.11 Onboard switch 1-27 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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...
... Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 1.8FSR Voltage 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-20 1.11 Onboard switch 1-27 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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...
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... voltage adjustments. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with Auto Tuning! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup...
... voltage adjustments. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with Auto Tuning! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup...
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... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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... pins 2-3 for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use...
... pins 2-3 for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use...
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... be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphics card and two onboard VGA output at the same time. 15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 12. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line...
... be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphics card and two onboard VGA output at the same time. 15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 12. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line...
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... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin...
... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin...
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... using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO MemOK! Switch...
... using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO MemOK! Switch...
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Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for...
Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for...
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... drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 comes with the motherboard...
... drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 comes with the motherboard...
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.../11/2010 P8H67MP.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 PRO To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www...
.../11/2010 P8H67MP.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 PRO To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www...
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... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays...
... BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays...
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... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
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... mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU...
... mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Menu items Version 2.00.1201. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Menu items Version 2.00.1201. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction...
... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction...
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... throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-18 ASUS P8H67-M PRO The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to the CPU you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. 2.5.2 CPU Configuration The...
... throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-18 ASUS P8H67-M PRO The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to the CPU you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. 2.5.2 CPU Configuration The...
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... enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller...
... enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller...
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...Enables the support for USB devices. [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Sets to set the SATA Controller 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] S.M.A.R.T. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to set the SATA Controller 0. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no USB device is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Serial...
...Enables the support for USB devices. [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Sets to set the SATA Controller 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] S.M.A.R.T. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to set the SATA Controller 0. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no USB device is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Serial...