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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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... you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...; i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer 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 3GB....
... you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...; i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer 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 3GB....
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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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...antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you for the list of accessories. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
...antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you for the list of accessories. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM... that all power cables are 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
...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM... that all power cables are 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
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... Apacer Corsair Micron Micron - For effective use a more memory on the next page Timing 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9 7-7-7-24 - - - 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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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. GEIL - Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR - - Elixir - Hynix HYNIX Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS ...
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. GEIL - Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR - - Elixir - Hynix HYNIX Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS ...
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... cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
... cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
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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 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is for the LAN...
... 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 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is for the LAN...
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...port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (for P8H67-M LE only). DVI-D cannot be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel... 2. DVI-D port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for P8H67-M LX only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations,...
...port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (for P8H67-M LE only). DVI-D cannot be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel... 2. DVI-D port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for P8H67-M LX only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations,...
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...we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for P8H67-M LE only). Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These two...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum... is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 HDMI port (for details. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
...we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for P8H67-M LE only). Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These two...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum... is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 HDMI port (for details. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
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... cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
... cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
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... SATA Configuration for details. 5. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and ...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 ...
... SATA Configuration for details. 5. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and ...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 ...
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... 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 reboot without turning ... GND 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 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 8. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible...
... 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 reboot without turning ... GND 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 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 8. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible...
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...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 after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that... installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to ...
...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 after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that... installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to ...
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...package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD ...information The Support DVD that comes with models. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support...
...package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD ...information The Support DVD that comes with models. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support...
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... disk in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in case you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 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. Installing...
... disk in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in case you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 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. Installing...
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...then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to 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 ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that... Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
...then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to 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 ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that... Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
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... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot ... press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS ...
... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot ... press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS ...
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... any user-assigned filename with 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 done, press any key to the DOS...
... any user-assigned filename with 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 done, press any key to the DOS...