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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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... 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 connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector (for...
... 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 connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector (for...
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... has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you intend to use . 4. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 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. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card...
... has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you intend to use . 4. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 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. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card...
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... 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. In IDE mode, you are set to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the ...
... 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. In IDE mode, you are set to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the ...
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...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and...boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is tested. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ideal for overclockers and...
...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and...boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is tested. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ideal for overclockers and...
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... case you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in...
... case you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in...
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... device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. 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...
... device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. 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...
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... boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
... boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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... 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! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Press any key to save...
... 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! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Press any key to save...
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... . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and...
... . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and...
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... may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in this section are for details. • If...
... may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in this section are for details. • If...
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... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode 1 Selects the boot device ... default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the...
... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode 1 Selects the boot device ... default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the...
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... it and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that item. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0216 x64 09/17/2010 7.0.0.1095 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3124 MHz ... 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 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2.3 Main menu ...
... it and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that item. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0216 x64 09/17/2010 7.0.0.1095 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3124 MHz ... 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 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2.3 Main menu ...
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...the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To set a user password: 1. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Advanced Mode .... 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the current password, then press . 3. To change a user password: 1. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a...
...the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To set a user password: 1. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Advanced Mode .... 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the current password, then press . 3. To change a user password: 1. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a...
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...Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the SATA... USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-17 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA ...
...Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the SATA... USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-17 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA ...
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... F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-21 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan... Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). EFI BIOS Utility -
... F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-21 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan... Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). EFI BIOS Utility -
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... Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2-23 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Disables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu... items allow you to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: ...
... Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2-23 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Disables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu... items allow you to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: ...
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... Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-25 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows...
... Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-25 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows...