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... 1-30 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
... 1-30 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
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P8H67-M specifications summary Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, ...WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form...
P8H67-M specifications summary Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, ...WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down hot airflows generated by the chipset. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-...recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down hot airflows generated by the chipset. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-...recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
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...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press 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 turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before... continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8H67-M P8H67-M MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press 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 turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before... continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8H67-M P8H67-M MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
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... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS...
... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS...
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...F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility ...to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ...
...F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility ...to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press...
... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press...
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... select the optical drive as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
... select the optical drive as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
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...: P8H67-M VER: 0301 DATE: 11/02/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. Press any key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS...
...: P8H67-M VER: 0301 DATE: 11/02/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. Press any key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to always...a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you want to use the mouse to...
...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to always...a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you want to use the mouse to...
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... more details, refer to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to store...
... more details, refer to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to store...
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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 ... 1-17 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 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 ... 1-17 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 BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
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... 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU...
... 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU...
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... tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due 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... the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until...
... tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due 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... the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until...
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... this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From...
... this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From...
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... P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to avail all its features. Always update the utility to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
... P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to avail all its features. Always update the utility to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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... Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...
... Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...
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... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to continue. Note Saving...
... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to continue. Note Saving...
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... and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Restart your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to...
... and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Restart your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to...