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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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...in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check .... Before you 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 This provides great graphics performance.
...in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check .... Before you 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-1 This provides great graphics performance.
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... to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse... Get your system boot success. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 MemOK! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ...
... to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse... Get your system boot success. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-3 MemOK! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. You can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ...
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..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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, ensure...
..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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, ensure...
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...the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Doing so can cause you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, 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 Failure to ...
...the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Doing so can cause you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, 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 Failure to ...
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... cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155...
... cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155...
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...heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU ... heatsink and fan assembly only. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
...heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU ... heatsink and fan assembly only. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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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. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring...
...Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring...
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... 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
... 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
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...may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. The DIMM might ...in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ...
...may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. The DIMM might ...in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ...
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...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ...move the jumper again 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 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) ...
...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ...move the jumper again 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 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) ...
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... 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...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...
... 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-19 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...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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...forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 3. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables ...P8H67-M PRO CHA_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P8H67-M PRO fan connectors 4. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO ...
...forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 3. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables ...P8H67-M PRO CHA_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P8H67-M PRO fan connectors 4. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67-M PRO ...
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... with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-23 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC...Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
... with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-23 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC...Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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...) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. P8H67-M PRO IDE connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is...
...) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. P8H67-M PRO IDE connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is...
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... unplug the power cord for the system to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...
... unplug the power cord for the system to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-27 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...
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...continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H67-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H67-M PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO DRAM LED 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location ...of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to...
...continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H67-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H67-M PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED P8H67-M PRO P8H67-M PRO DRAM LED 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location ...of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to...
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... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your OS...
... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. ASUS P8H67-M PRO 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your OS...
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...When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ...utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating... move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M PRO
...When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ...utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating... move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M PRO