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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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...contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you need when...
...contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you need when...
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... , check the items in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors...
... , check the items in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors...
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...your system memory to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for faster data retrieval at the back I/O. It is enhanced with an ... dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-...
...your system memory to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for faster data retrieval at the back I/O. It is enhanced with an ... dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-...
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... testing. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). quickly ensures memory boot compatibility... overclocking results with no time. It allows you you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8H67-M 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable ...
... testing. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). quickly ensures memory boot compatibility... overclocking results with no time. It allows you you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8H67-M 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable ...
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...design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut ...not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on 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 restore a corrupted ...
...design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut ...not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on 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 restore a corrupted ...
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ASUS P8H67-M 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use... 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 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use... power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8H67-M 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you...
... ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8H67-M 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you...
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the...Core™ i3 processors. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Unplug all power ...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the...Core™ i3 processors. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Unplug all power ...
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ASUS P8H67-M 1-11 Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly ... only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package...
ASUS P8H67-M 1-11 Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly ... only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package...
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...and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur... if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M P8H67-M CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this...
...and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur... if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M P8H67-M CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this...
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... sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H67-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H67-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67-M 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency ...
... latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency ...
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... a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card... that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H67-M 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
... Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card... that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H67-M 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to pins 2-3.
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to pins 2-3.
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...on the fan connectors. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4, 7-pin SATA6G1-2) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ...for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M fan connectors ASUS P8H67-M 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
...on the fan connectors. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4, 7-pin SATA6G1-2) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ...for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M fan connectors ASUS P8H67-M 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314 ) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314 ) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...