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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...1394a ports (one at midboard, one DIMM per channel. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). 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™...Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports...
...1394a ports (one at midboard, one DIMM per channel. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). 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™...Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Supports...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Auto Tuning - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU & PCH PLL voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Auto Tuning - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU & PCH PLL voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8H67-M EVO specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
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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 ... 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...
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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..., contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
..., contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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... processors are among the most powerful Intel H67 platform to -point links, allowing for extreme graphics performance. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the latest 3D... that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for increased bandwidth and stability. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data...
... processors are among the most powerful Intel H67 platform to -point links, allowing for extreme graphics performance. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the latest 3D... that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for increased bandwidth and stability. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data...
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...performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance paramaters with no time! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in -one simple to... memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is ...
...performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance paramaters with no time! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in -one simple to... memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is ...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
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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...K4B2G0846C - • • • Super Talent 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 K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • • ...
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...K4B2G0846C - • • • Super Talent 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 K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • • ...
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... module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory...- - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory...- - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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Chapter 2 Slot No. 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. 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
Chapter 2 Slot No. 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. 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
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.2.6 Onboard ...
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.2.6 Onboard ...
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... the system is solved. 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 If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
... the system is solved. 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 If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
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...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17 For system failure due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then...
...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17 For system failure due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then...
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... connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS 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 Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. •...
... connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS 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 Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. •...
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Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is ... supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 4. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is ... supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 4. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]; ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23
... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]; ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-23