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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 Memory... 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 Memory... 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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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 max. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are...
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 max. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are...
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P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS Special features Internal connectors 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...
P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS Special features Internal connectors 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...
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ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling ... on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of accessories...
ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling ... on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of accessories...
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... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for ...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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to the PnP ...
... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for ...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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to the PnP ...
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... recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 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 CORSAIR...
... recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 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 CORSAIR...
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...-27A KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 GL1L128M88BA12N GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385...
...-27A KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - - - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 GL1L128M88BA12N GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385...
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... components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
... components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
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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 PS/2 Keyboard port. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 45 11 10...
... 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 PS/2 Keyboard port. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 45 11 10...
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... power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for P8H67-M LE only). ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are available for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only...us for ATX power supply plugs. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 10. 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 PIN 1...
... power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for P8H67-M LE only). ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are available for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only...us for ATX power supply plugs. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 10. 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 PIN 1...
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...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 using...create 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. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD) is available only...
...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 using...create 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. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD) is available only...
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... 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the...
... 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the...
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... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30... reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30... reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
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... to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays ... varies with models. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. •...
... to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays ... varies with models. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. •...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Click Update button from the Quick...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Click Update button from the Quick...
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...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS ... disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash...
...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS ... disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash...
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... and use the keys to update BIOS? Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press ...utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8H67MLE.ROM 8388608 2010-11-22 ...
... and use the keys to update BIOS? Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press ...utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8H67MLE.ROM 8388608 2010-11-22 ...
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... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load... Setup program. If you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for information on . ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models.
... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load... Setup program. If you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for information on . ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models.
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..., and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority...
..., and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority...
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... System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 11/22/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-9 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right...
... System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 11/22/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-9 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right...