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... EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF...GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of the product is valid to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...
... EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF...GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of the product is valid to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...
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... 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-7 4.3.4 FAN Xpert 4-8 4.3.5 Probe II 4-9 iv...
... 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-7 4.3.4 FAN Xpert 4-8 4.3.5 Probe II 4-9 iv...
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... in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX...
... in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX...
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... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. These ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...
... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. These ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...
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...1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. P8H67-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel®...mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. *** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 2 ...
...1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. P8H67-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel®...mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. *** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 2 ...
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... - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 254-step - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack...
... - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 254-step - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack...
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P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x HDMI Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Display Port Output 1 x Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support...2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x HDMI Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Display Port Output 1 x Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support...2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H67-M EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module 1 x 2-in...
... devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H67-M EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module 1 x 2-in...
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...system memory to boost system performance. Built-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! The ...compatible with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Sandy ...
...system memory to boost system performance. Built-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! The ...compatible with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Sandy ...
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...is for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Power eSATA on the Go The motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only ...BIOS to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...
...is for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Power eSATA on the Go The motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only ...BIOS to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...
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...frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and ...
...frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and ...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Kingston KVR1333D3N9... (2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 1.8 • • Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • • ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • • • ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • • ATP...DS - - 9 - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No.
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Kingston KVR1333D3N9... (2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 1.8 • • Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • • ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • • • ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • • ATP...DS - - 9 - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No.
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...Chip NO. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We ...7 - • • Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No.
...Chip NO. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We ...7 - • • Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No.
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...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID...
...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID...
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... using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ...
... using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ...
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...the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB ...purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 ...
...the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB ...purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 ...
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...) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of...
...) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of...
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... Hardware information 9. Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 10....
... Hardware information 9. Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 10....
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...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator... later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI ...
...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator... later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI ...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD ...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD ...