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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... switches 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... switches 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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...8226; If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage ...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you need...
...8226; If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage ...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you need...
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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 P8H67-M LX only) 1 X LPT connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power...
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 P8H67-M LX only) 1 X LPT connector (for P8H67-M LX only) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power...
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... 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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_2 1 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 Place four screws...
... 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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_2 1 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 Place four screws...
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... Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3.... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
... Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3.... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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...the system hangs due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on...
...the system hangs due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H67-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on...
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... 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 the SATA Mode...Mode]. 4. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
... 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 the SATA Mode...Mode]. 4. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
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...module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to ... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H67-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend 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 Front panel...
...module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to ... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H67-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H67-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend 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 Front panel...
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... QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process...
... QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process...
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...manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite... II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click...
...manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite... II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click...
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... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the... Always update the utility to recover BIOS setting. b. 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...
... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the... Always update the utility to recover BIOS setting. b. 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...
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... 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. Prepare the motherboard support... your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only.
... 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. Prepare the motherboard support... your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only.
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Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters...
Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters...
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... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Are you sure to confirm BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-5 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series Are you sure to confirm BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for...
... the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for...
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...Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V...Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot memu...
...Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V...Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot memu...
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..., Inc. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-8 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5...items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
..., Inc. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-8 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5...items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
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... help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. 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...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 A configurable field is user-configurable, you to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to set the ...
... help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. 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...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 A configurable field is user-configurable, you to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to set the ...
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... password, this item shows Installed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-10 Otherwise, you might be able to see or change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Administrator Password If you have ... the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on ...
... password, this item shows Installed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-10 Otherwise, you might be able to see or change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Administrator Password If you have ... the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on ...
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... the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a password, then press . 3. EFI BIOS Utility - To change a user password: 1. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Memory Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control >...detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
... the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a password, then press . 3. EFI BIOS Utility - To change a user password: 1. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Memory Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control >...detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...