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... Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-35 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-35 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-35 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 Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-35 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-35 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-35 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 Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...the existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the...
...the existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the...
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P8H67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN... refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. Supports up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on market. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU ... Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) - 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue, single at ...
P8H67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN... refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. Supports up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on market. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU ... Technology Intel® H67 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) - 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) - ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue, single at ...
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MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - LOW EMI - EFI BIOS - vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker: - vCCIO: adjustable I /O - vPCH: 190-step... Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Protect 3.0 - Anti-Surge protection - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ESD - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P8H67 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ...
MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - LOW EMI - EFI BIOS - vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker: - vCCIO: adjustable I /O - vPCH: 190-step... Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Protect 3.0 - Anti-Surge protection - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ESD - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P8H67 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ...
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P8H67 specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ..., DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.7 in (30.5 cm x 22...
P8H67 specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ..., DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.7 in (30.5 cm x 22...
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... prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS P8H67 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This tool...
... prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS P8H67 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This tool...
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... Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease ...Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. 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 hot airflows generated...
... Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease ...Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. 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 hot airflows generated...
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... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS P8H67 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, ...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products...
... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS P8H67 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, ...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products...
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... lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. For effective use a more memory on market. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of memory, we recommend... the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H67 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the..., the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS.
... lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. For effective use a more memory on market. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of memory, we recommend... the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H67 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the..., the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS.
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...a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ...
...a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ...
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ASUS P8H67 1-21 Due to CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to the motherboard connector...
ASUS P8H67 1-21 Due to CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to the motherboard connector...
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...This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ...information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67 CLRTC 12 23 P8H67 Clear RTC ...
...This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ...information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H67 CLRTC 12 23 P8H67 Clear RTC ...
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...are set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 P8H67 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ...GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. •...
...are set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 P8H67 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ...GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H67 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. •...
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... RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67 P8H67 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67 1-27 P8H67 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8H67 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
... RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. COM1 PIN 1 P8H67 P8H67 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H67 1-27 P8H67 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8H67 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
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...5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB1112 P8H67 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8H67 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...module is set the item to [AC97]. AAFP SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L NC Line out_L SENSE_SEND NC P8H67 SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R NC Line out_R PRESENCE# PORT1 R NC MICPWR GND PORT1 L AGND MIC2 PIN... 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H67 Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
...5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB1112 P8H67 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8H67 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...module is set the item to [AC97]. AAFP SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L NC Line out_L SENSE_SEND NC P8H67 SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R NC Line out_R PRESENCE# PORT1 R NC MICPWR GND PORT1 L AGND MIC2 PIN... 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H67 Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
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Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. 2. switch lights continuously. ...using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67 1-33 P8H67 P8H67 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to memory tuning ...
Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. 2. switch lights continuously. ...using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H67 1-33 P8H67 P8H67 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to memory tuning ...
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.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. c. From the list, select ...button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you...
.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. c. From the list, select ...button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you...
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...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H67 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H67 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
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.... Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
.... Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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.... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 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 process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. ...item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67 Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At 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). Please select ...
.... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 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 process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. ...item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H67 Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At 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). Please select ...