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... P8H67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory...
... P8H67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com for up to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. Intel®...subject to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 32GB* system memory - P8H67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN GA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
...only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com for up to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. Intel®...subject to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 32GB* system memory - P8H67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN GA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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... your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3...
... your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3...
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...Digital Interface) out connecor at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which ...2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s and 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of your system memory to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. Intel®...
...Digital Interface) out connecor at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which ...2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s and 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of your system memory to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. Intel®...
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... mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. This easy OC tool allows you to patch memory issues. MemOK! This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the same smoothness as... far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in different scenarios. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in no time. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; 1.3.2 Gigabit LAN...
... mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. This easy OC tool allows you to patch memory issues. MemOK! This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the same smoothness as... far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in different scenarios. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in no time. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; 1.3.2 Gigabit LAN...
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... DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B P8H67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less...
... DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B P8H67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less...
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...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-... introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to protect the...
...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-... introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to protect the...
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... passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 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...
... passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 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...
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P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, ... default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27
P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, ... default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27
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EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 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 ... Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot memu for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/27/2010] P8H67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0217 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 09/25/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed...
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 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 ... Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot memu for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/27/2010] P8H67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0217 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 09/25/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed...
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... Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0217 x64 09/25/2010 7.0.0.1095 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
... Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0217 x64 09/25/2010 7.0.0.1095 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
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... Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust...Voltage 1.000V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...
... Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust...Voltage 1.000V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...
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...Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to...or the numeric keypad to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Changing the values in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. 2-14 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Frequency Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Use / ...
...Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to...or the numeric keypad to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Changing the values in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. 2-14 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Frequency Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Use / ...
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...Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to OS. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to change the System Agent settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal...
...Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to OS. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to change the System Agent settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal...
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...Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file ...Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Select an item then press to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , ...the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
...Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file ...Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Select an item then press to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , ...the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.