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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 ... 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 memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... 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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...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating... list. resolution up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) For P8H67-M LX: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating... list. resolution up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! 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...
... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! 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...
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... component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of accessories. Refer to page ...x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place...
... component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-1 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of accessories. Refer to page ...x for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M LE Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place...
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... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 1-3 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. ...
... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 1-3 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. ...
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...) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the following: - 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...
...) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the following: - 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...
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... PM64M8D38U-15 - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. GEIL - HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - continued on the next page Timing...
... PM64M8D38U-15 - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. GEIL - HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MICRON D9LGQ Micron 9FF22D9KPT MICRON D9LGK Micron 9KF27D9KPT MICRON D9LGK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elixir - ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-5 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - continued on the next page Timing...
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... and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7
... and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-7
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... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for the LAN port LED indicators. This port allows Gigabit connection to the...
... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-9 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for the LAN port LED indicators. This port allows Gigabit connection to the...
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... ports are available for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for P8H67-M LE only). 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to... a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the audio configuration table below for P8H67-M LX only). USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB ...
... ports are available for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for P8H67-M LE only). 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to... a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the audio configuration table below for P8H67-M LX only). USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB ...
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...GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface ...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. HDMI port (for details. This port is for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/...
...GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface ...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. HDMI port (for details. This port is for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/...
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... pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. 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 connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the system... chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. 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 connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the system... chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) [for P8H67-M LE only] This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...GND RSATA_TXP1 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 , refer ...XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the ...
...GND RSATA_TXP1 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 , refer ...XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-13 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the ...
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... F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ... GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is the parallel port interface on the system power, and blinks...
... F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H67-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ... GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H67-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is the parallel port interface on the system power, and blinks...
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...until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. This is tested. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press.... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...
...until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. This is tested. P8H67-M LX P8H67-M LX MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press.... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-17 switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...
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ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT ... the Support DVD are subject to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. • Ensure that comes with models. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
ASUS P8H67-M LE Series 1-19 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT ... the Support DVD are subject to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. • Ensure that comes with models. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The ASUS Update main screen appears. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to complete the installation. Copy the...
... update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series The ASUS Update main screen appears. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to complete the installation. Copy the...
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Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. ...
Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M LX). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67MLE.ROM (for P8H67-M LE) or P8H67MLX.ROM (for the BIOS file. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The ASUS Update utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. ...
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...be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to ...
...be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-3 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to ...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least...
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least...