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...3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-12 3.5.1 Trusted Computing 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-13 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 SATA ...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...
...3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-12 3.5.1 Trusted Computing 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-13 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 SATA ...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...
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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® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus....com for Intel CPU support list Intel...
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® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus....com for Intel CPU support list Intel...
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... voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU & PCH PLL voltage at back I /O voltage at 65-step - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - GPU Boost with switch - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Optical...
... voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU & PCH PLL voltage at back I /O voltage at 65-step - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - GPU Boost with switch - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Optical...
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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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...memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 8GB (or above). For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any ...Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you...
...memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 8GB (or above). For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any ...Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you...
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 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 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 install two VGA cards,...
... (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 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 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 install two VGA cards,...
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...3.5.3 System Agent Configuration > Initiate Graphic Adapter, select [iGPU], and plug the VGA cable(s) to the onboard video port(s) for your monitor does not support. You can only be used as the primary VGA output after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can connect two monitors to ... of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will automatically select the the add-on VGA card as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you set a resolution not supported by your reference. In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the...
...3.5.3 System Agent Configuration > Initiate Graphic Adapter, select [iGPU], and plug the VGA cable(s) to the onboard video port(s) for your monitor does not support. You can only be used as the primary VGA output after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can connect two monitors to ... of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will automatically select the the add-on VGA card as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you set a resolution not supported by your reference. In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the...
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...Chapter 3: BIOS setup Reset of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable or disable TPM support. O.S. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. Advanced Mode Exit...� ppo� rt D� isa� ble Current TPM Status Information TPM SUPPORT OFF TPM Support [Disable] Allows you to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard...
...Chapter 3: BIOS setup Reset of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable or disable TPM support. O.S. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. Advanced Mode Exit...� ppo� rt D� isa� ble Current TPM Status Information TPM SUPPORT OFF TPM Support [Disable] Allows you to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard...
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...Revision L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3000 MHz 206a3 Not loaded 128 kb 1024 kb 6144 kb 4 Supported 16-30 30 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active ... The items shown in this screen may be limit to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. EFI BIOS Utility - CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC...
...Revision L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3000 MHz 206a3 Not loaded 128 kb 1024 kb 6144 kb 4 Supported 16-30 30 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active ... The items shown in this screen may be limit to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. EFI BIOS Utility - CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC...
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...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID ... frequency in order to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID ... frequency in order to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... the detected speed. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-23 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 42� ºC /� +10� 9ºF MB Temperature +33ºC ... allows you to display the following items: 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�]...
... the detected speed. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-23 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 42� ºC /� +10� 9ºF MB Temperature +33ºC ... allows you to display the following items: 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�]...
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When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] .... Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-25 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware...
When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] .... Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-25 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware...
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...Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the Auto ... through the installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility...
...Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the Auto ... through the installation. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility...
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... save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. TurboV TurboV...
... save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. TurboV TurboV...
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...Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO auto tuning mode provides the most flexible auto-tuning option. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.... • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support...
...Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO auto tuning mode provides the most flexible auto-tuning option. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.... • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support...
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...ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-7 4.3.3 EPU EPU is detected. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU...is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > ...
...ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-7 4.3.3 EPU EPU is detected. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU...is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > ...
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... temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings... for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
... temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to apply the settings... for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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... to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. With this utility, you are assured that your changes ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-9 Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 Saves... computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
... to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. With this utility, you are assured that your changes ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-9 Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 Saves... computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
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4.3.8 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache.
4.3.8 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache.