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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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... Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal... waste. If this equipment. REACH Complying with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal ...
... Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal... waste. If this equipment. REACH Complying with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal ...
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...About this guide 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 , carefully read all power cables are also provided. vii If you add a device. • Before ... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric ...
...About this guide 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 , carefully read all power cables are also provided. vii If you add a device. • Before ... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric ...
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.../ Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
.../ Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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...Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz...optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O....
...Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz...optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O....
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... makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 beginners can easily ... operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to enable more intricate...
... makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 beginners can easily ... operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to enable more intricate...
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... an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their default settings. 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 the CPU parameters to update...
... an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their default settings. 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 the CPU parameters to update...
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...is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove... any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before ...
...is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove... any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before ...
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...it. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. ... secure the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H67-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
...it. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. ... secure the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H67-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
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...lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. 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 ... incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from the retention tab. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The ...
...lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. 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 ... incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from the retention tab. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The ...
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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match ... differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11 Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match ... differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11 Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
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... Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
... Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance...
... correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance...
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... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that 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 frequency is dependent ...and Channel B. 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 memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when...
... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that 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 frequency is dependent ...and Channel B. 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 memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when...
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... Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong...
... Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong...
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...cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 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. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, ...
...cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 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. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, ...
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... default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA...8226; 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. CLRTC 12 23 P8H67-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the...
... default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-17 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA...8226; 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. CLRTC 12 23 P8H67-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the...
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...; This table indicates that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus ...12. DVI-D can only 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, ...
...; This table indicates that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus ...12. DVI-D can only 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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.... DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. They are not jumpers! COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN ...IN CPU FAN 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. CPU, Chassis, and Power...
.... DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. They are not jumpers! COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-21 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN ...IN CPU FAN 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. CPU, Chassis, and Power...