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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery...
... Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery...
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...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vii Safety information Electrical...cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...
...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vii Safety information Electrical...cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...
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... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the...
... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the...
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...no more confusion of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which...SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. S/PDIF out connector...
...no more confusion of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which...SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. S/PDIF out connector...
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... enhanced with just a few clicks away. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). It is a highly integrated .... settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no time. Even O.C. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
... enhanced with just a few clicks away. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). It is a highly integrated .... settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. beginners can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no time. Even O.C. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
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... generated by the northbridge chipset. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the elegant... that allows you to convert your screen. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores ...
... generated by the northbridge chipset. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the elegant... that allows you to convert your screen. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores ...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before ...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-5
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before ...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-5
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... the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H67-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you...
... the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H67-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you...
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... PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /.... Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if ...
... PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /.... Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if ...
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...assembly. The LGA1155 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is incompatible with the... LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11
...assembly. The LGA1155 socket is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is incompatible with the... LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly...
... to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B P8H67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-13 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is...
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B P8H67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-13 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is...
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...marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of accessing information from the higher-sized ...memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are...
...marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of accessing information from the higher-sized ...memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are...
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the .... 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in the wrong direction to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so...
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the .... 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in the wrong direction to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so...
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... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your... on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your... on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
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See page 1-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to overclocking, ... RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
See page 1-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to overclocking, ... RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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... In - DVI port. HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 Dual display output support • This table indicates that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the D-Sub port has display. USB...USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • • Not supported • During POST,...
... In - DVI port. HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 Dual display output support • This table indicates that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the D-Sub port has display. USB...USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • • Not supported • During POST,...
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... PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M PRO CHA_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P8H67-M PRO fan connectors 4. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper... COM1) The connector is purchased separately. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 3.
... PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P8H67-M PRO CHA_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P8H67-M PRO fan connectors 4. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper... COM1) The connector is purchased separately. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 3.