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... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Copies of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without the express written permission of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please...
... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Copies of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without the express written permission of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please...
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... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-5 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 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 EZ...
... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-5 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 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 EZ...
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P8H67-M2 Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x LPT connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power...
P8H67-M2 Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x LPT connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power...
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... memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency...
... memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to do...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to do...
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... Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD]. By default, this connector. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series USB 2.0 ports...
... Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD]. By default, this connector. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series USB 2.0 ports...
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... Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration...
... Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration...
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... set to [IDE Mode] by default. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. The speaker allows you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H67-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H67...
... set to [IDE Mode] by default. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. The speaker allows you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H67-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H67...
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... run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your...
... run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your...
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... Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service...
... Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service...
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... 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to enable...
... 2-2 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to enable...
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... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M2/TPM/SI). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67M2.ROM (for P8H67-M2/SI) or P8H67M2T.ROM (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H67-M2/TPM/SI). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H67M2.ROM (for P8H67-M2/SI) or P8H67M2T.ROM (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Before updating BIOS 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu...
... to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Before updating BIOS 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu...
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... BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M2...
... BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M2...
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... is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the BIOS Setup program. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup...
... is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the BIOS Setup program. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup...
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... frequency. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2.4.2 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency...
... frequency. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2.4.2 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency...
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...marked frequency in each processor package. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled...
...marked frequency in each processor package. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled...
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...you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-16 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Configuration options: [32M...
...you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-16 ASUS P8H67-M2 Series Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Configuration options: [32M...
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...only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP...
...only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP...
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... ASUS P8H67-M2 Series When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 60% to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys...
... ASUS P8H67-M2 Series When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 60% to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys...