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..., without the express written permission of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for identification or explanation and to duly provide complete source code as defined in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may...
..., without the express written permission of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for identification or explanation and to duly provide complete source code as defined in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may...
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... Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard switches 1-17 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 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 CrashFree...
... Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard switches 1-17 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 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 CrashFree...
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... in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supportS cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot that supports PCI Express x4 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that...
... in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supportS cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot that supports PCI Express x4 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX...
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... 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default...
... 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default...
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... system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector...
... system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector...
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... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off...
... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off...
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... utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that you can install to the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to your computer. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing...
... utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that you can install to the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to your computer. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing...
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... installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series...
... installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM...
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...a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
...a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Yes No 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use...
... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Yes No 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to guide you in this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. Using the power button, reset button...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to guide you in this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. Using the power button, reset button...
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... display the submenu, select the item and press . Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled NEC USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode...
... display the submenu, select the item and press . Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled NEC USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode...
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... Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-9 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display...
... Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-9 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display...
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...the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Memory Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To change a user password: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To clear the user password...
...the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Memory Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To change a user password: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To clear the user password...
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... number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to virtually function...
... number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to virtually function...
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...-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-16 Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to the corresponding SATA port...
...-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-16 Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to the corresponding SATA port...
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... hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to support more than four SATA devices. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to change...
... hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to support more than four SATA devices. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to change...
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... you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-22 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to...
... you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-22 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to...