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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO 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 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations ... 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 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO 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 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations ... 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 iii
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...are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you add a device. • ...placed in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
...are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you add a device. • ...placed in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
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...: means that you MUST follow to help you must press the Enter or Return key. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ...you must press two or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. About this manual. How this guide is organized This...
...: means that you MUST follow to help you must press the Enter or Return key. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ...you must press two or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. About this manual. How this guide is organized This...
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ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. The layout varies with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with models. Failure ... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM only. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging...
ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. The layout varies with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with models. Failure ... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM only. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series The edge with external ports goes ...USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 ...on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM, OR: • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) on P8Q67-M DO/TPM Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into...
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series The edge with external ports goes ...USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 ...on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM, OR: • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) on P8Q67-M DO/TPM Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into...
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...connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts 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®... second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
...connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts 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®... second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
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...socket. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series The figure illustrates the location of 3GB system memory if you want to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and ...
...socket. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series The figure illustrates the location of 3GB system memory if you want to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and ...
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...; • - - ••• - - ••• (continued on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 P8Q67-M DO 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 CORSAIR...
...; • - - ••• - - ••• (continued on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 P8Q67-M DO 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 CORSAIR...
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...cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67...
...cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67...
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...(COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2...this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this...
...(COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2...this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this...
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...shorted with a jumper cap. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are not jumpers! CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
...shorted with a jumper cap. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are not jumpers! CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
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...The speaker allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Speaker connector 1-18 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 ... USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V ...
...The speaker allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Speaker connector 1-18 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 ... USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V ...
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... your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays...
... your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays...
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.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...8226; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS ...
.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...8226; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS ...
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... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/ TPM). • The BIOS file in... on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q67TPM.ROM (for P8Q67-M DO/TPM) or QU3TPM.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the...
... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/ TPM). • The BIOS file in... on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q67TPM.ROM (for P8Q67-M DO/TPM) or QU3TPM.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the...
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This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-4 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS ...
This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-4 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS ...
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...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup...
...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup...
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... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-8 BIOS menu screen The BIOS...
... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-8 BIOS menu screen The BIOS...
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...frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-12 Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. The configuration options for this section vary depending on... create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Select...
...frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-12 Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. The configuration options for this section vary depending on... create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Select...
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... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-16 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > Intel TXT(LT) Configuration > USB... Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you installed. The items shown in this motherboard.
... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-16 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > Intel TXT(LT) Configuration > USB... Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you installed. The items shown in this motherboard.