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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... 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 BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... 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 BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
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... and 10 Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC For P8H67M LE: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back I/O) - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the ... - Supports up to 16GB system memory * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with DIMMs of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than...
... and 10 Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC For P8H67M LE: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back I/O) - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the ... - Supports up to 16GB system memory * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with DIMMs of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than...
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... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan...
... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan...
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... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. •...
... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. •...
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... LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-3 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap...
... LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H67-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-3 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap...
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...) DS 2GB DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 8GB(4x2GB) DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 6GB(3x2GB) DS 1GB SS A-Data A-Data APACER Apacer Corsair Micron Micron - P8H67-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
...) DS 2GB DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 8GB(4x2GB) DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 6GB(3x2GB) DS 1GB SS A-Data A-Data APACER Apacer Corsair Micron Micron - P8H67-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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...(3x1GB) SS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 6GB(3x2GB) DS 8GB(2x4GB) DS 8GB(2x4GB) DS 2GB(2x1GB) DS 2GB DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5
...(3x1GB) SS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS 6GB(3x2GB) DS 8GB(2x4GB) DS 8GB(2x4GB) DS 2GB(2x1GB) DS 2GB DS 4GB(2x2GB) DS - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5
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... necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket...
... necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket...
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... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for the LAN port LED indicators. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port allows Gigabit connection to...
... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for the LAN port LED indicators. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port allows Gigabit connection to...
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...port (lime). USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for P8H67-M LE only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available ...for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. •...
...port (lime). USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for P8H67-M LE only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available ...for P8H67-M LX only). DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. •...
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...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for P8H67-M LE only). HDMI port (for details. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK ... one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the...
...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for P8H67-M LE only). HDMI port (for details. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H67-M LX GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK ... one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN...
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... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. In IDE mode, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67-M LX SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8H67-M LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the...
... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67 chipset. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. In IDE mode, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67-M LX SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8H67-M LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the...
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...sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 8. Ground Reset P8H67-M LX F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system ... GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is ...
...sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 8. Ground Reset P8H67-M LX F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system ... GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is ...
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...failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 function. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory...
...failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 function. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory...
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...that you can install to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
...that you can install to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
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... BIOS from the popup menu. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and...
... BIOS from the popup menu. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and...
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... from a BIOS file a. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is capable of updating itself through the Internet. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for ...
... from a BIOS file a. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is capable of updating itself through the Internet. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for ...
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...The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
...The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
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Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M LE VER: 0218 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more ...
Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M LE VER: 0218 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more ...