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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 configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an ...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 configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an ...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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... to assure compliance with FCC regulations. This symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. These limits are designed to radio... • This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, ...
... to assure compliance with FCC regulations. This symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. These limits are designed to radio... • This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, ...
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...• Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area....
...• Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area....
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...for the list of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 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 uninstall any component,...
...for the list of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 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 uninstall any component,...
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... 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. switch 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 1-17 15. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DARM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-11 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8...DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8112L Asmedia ASM1083 ALC 887 AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8H67-M LX PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR PCIEX4_1 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 Intel® H67 USB78 32Mb BIOS CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 ...
... 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. switch 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 1-17 15. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DARM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-11 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8...DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8112L Asmedia ASM1083 ALC 887 AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8H67-M LX PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR PCIEX4_1 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 Intel® H67 USB78 32Mb BIOS CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 ...
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...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ... • 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 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with ...
...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ... • 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 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with ...
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...any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the blue slots for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ELPIDA.... To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 ...
...any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the blue slots for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ELPIDA.... To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 ...
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...IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary ... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the...the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7
...IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary ... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the...the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7
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.... CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital ...
.... CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital ...
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...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M LX... connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Speaker connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. By default, this connector, set the item to hear system beeps and warnings....
...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M LX... connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Speaker connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. By default, this connector, set the item to hear system beeps and warnings....
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...motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Serial port (COM1) connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H67-M LX... USB1314 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8H67-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 ...
...motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Serial port (COM1) connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H67-M LX... USB1314 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8H67-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 ...
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...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. This is... DIMMs that you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...
...after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. This is... DIMMs that you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...
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... LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8H67-M LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H67-M LX Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ...in soft-off mode. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the...
... LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8H67-M LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H67-M LX Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ...in soft-off mode. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the...
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...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only and varies with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with models. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Refer to your computer.
...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only and varies with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with models. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Refer to your computer.
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...® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX...utility is available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, then...
...® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX...utility is available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, then...
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...recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the ... the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for...
...recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the ... the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for...
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...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD...flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or ...
...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD...flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or ...
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... brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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 reference purposes only, and may differ from the...
... brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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 reference purposes only, and may differ from the...
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.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to display 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... access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to display 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... access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
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... to malfunction. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To set a user password: 1. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items... of the screen shows Not Installed. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
... to malfunction. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series To set a user password: 1. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items... of the screen shows Not Installed. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.