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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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...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is ... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with manufacturer's instructions...
...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is ... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with manufacturer's instructions...
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...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing ... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, ...
...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing ... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, ...
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... • Before you install or remove any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take... 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 page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any component, ensure that ...
... • Before you install or remove any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take... 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 page x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any component, ensure that ...
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...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DARM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-11 9. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 1-16 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-... 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...
...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DARM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-11 9. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 1-16 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-... 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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...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 a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with less power ...cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before 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 ...
...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 a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with less power ...cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before 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 ...
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...; 1.65V •• 1.35V(low voltage) • 1.35V(low voltage) • • - •• 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation ...
...; 1.65V •• 1.35V(low voltage) • 1.35V(low voltage) • • - •• 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation ...
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... supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the slot... PCI Express x4 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on...
... supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the slot... PCI Express x4 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on...
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...Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 ...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Connect the S/...
...Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 ...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Connect the S/...
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... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 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 ...connector is set the item to hear system beeps and warnings. By default, this connector. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Speaker connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 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 ...connector is set the item to hear system beeps and warnings. By default, this connector. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Speaker connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
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... 480 Mbps connection speed. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Serial port (COM1) connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately...
... 480 Mbps connection speed. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX Serial port (COM1) connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately...
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.... P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may...system reboots and test the next set is ideal for successful boot. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. switch lights continuously....
.... P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may...system reboots and test the next set is ideal for successful boot. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 1.8 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. switch lights continuously....
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... the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. P8H67-M LX DRAM LED P8H67-M LX DRAM LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 you should shut...
... the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. P8H67-M LX DRAM LED P8H67-M LX DRAM LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 you should shut...
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... updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
... updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is capable of updating itself through the Internet. 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 removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67...update the utility to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is capable of updating itself through the Internet. 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 removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67...update the utility to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we...
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... the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The succeeding utility...
... the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The succeeding utility...
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... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on your data or system. Using the power button, reset button...
... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series motherboards include P8H67-M LE and P8H67-M LX two models. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on your data or system. Using the power button, reset button...
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.... The default screen for details. 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 voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and... 2.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
.... The default screen for details. 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 voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and... 2.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-7 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
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... 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. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit 2-11 Version 2.00.1201. To clear the user password, follow...
... 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. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit 2-11 Version 2.00.1201. To clear the user password, follow...