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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-11...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-11...
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... 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 Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... 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 Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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...slot Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports DisplayPort with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI ... x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. 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™...
...slot Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports DisplayPort with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI ... x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. 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™...
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P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Connector - iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ASUS TurboV EVO: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet...
P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Connector - iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ASUS TurboV EVO: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet...
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xii 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 ... header 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI MIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 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 version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
xii 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 ... header 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI MIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 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 version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ...
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..., get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Native SATA 6Gb/s Support The Intel® H67 Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA ...allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for faster data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover...
..., get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Native SATA 6Gb/s Support The Intel® H67 Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA ...allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for faster data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover...
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... settings to adjust the system performance paramaters with mobile devices via Bluetooth. MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no time! TurboV This intutive performance-improvement ... AI Suite II utility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and easy-to-use software package. MemOK! Get total system power savings...
... settings to adjust the system performance paramaters with mobile devices via Bluetooth. MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no time! TurboV This intutive performance-improvement ... AI Suite II utility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and easy-to-use software package. MemOK! Get total system power savings...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB (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 AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG... EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2 x 2GB) 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.
...W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB (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 AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG... EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2 x 2GB) 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.
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... you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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. P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 2-10...
... you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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. P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 2-10...
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Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...• Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download ...set of failsafe settings. function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously...
...• Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download ...set of failsafe settings. function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously...
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... in any motherboard component. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST (Power-on Self Test...
... in any motherboard component. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST (Power-on Self Test...
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... the system. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17
... the system. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17
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... the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. • These...
... the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. • These...
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... connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect 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...
... connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect 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...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition ...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition ...