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... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...software described in this information. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are included in it shipped to, by ASUS; This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without ...
... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...software described in this information. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are included in it shipped to, by ASUS; This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without ...
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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 (...19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 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 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 (...19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 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 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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Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-14 2.4.8 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 Trusted Computing 2-16 2.5.2 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration 2-18 2.5.4 PCH Configuration 2-18 2.5.5 SATA Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 2-19 2.5.7 USB ...
Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-14 2.4.8 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 Trusted Computing 2-16 2.5.2 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration 2-18 2.5.4 PCH Configuration 2-18 2.5.5 SATA Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 2-19 2.5.7 USB ...
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..., and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause harmful interference to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. However, there is subject to correct the... accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that interference will not occur in providing solutions for you to be determined ...
..., and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause harmful interference to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. However, there is subject to correct the... accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that interference will not occur in providing solutions for you to be determined ...
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... supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the...
... supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the...
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...and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and... warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this manual. How this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed...
...and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and... warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this manual. How this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed...
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...174; Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), 5 configurations Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM: Intel® Q67 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ...1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1...
...174; Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), 5 configurations Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM: Intel® Q67 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ...1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1...
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... connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
... connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
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... x for the list of the items is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard... comes with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® P8Q67-M DO Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR...
... x for the list of the items is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard... comes with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® P8Q67-M DO Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR...
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... USB56 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1...• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that...
... USB56 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1...• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that...
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...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 shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...Q67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 16. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 9. 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...
...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 shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...Q67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 16. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 9. 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...
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... • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are developed for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes ...with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets ...
... • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are developed for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes ...with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets ...
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... GV34GB1333C7DC 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - 16GB(4x 4GB) DS - 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - 2GB DS - GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 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...
... GV34GB1333C7DC 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - 16GB(4x 4GB) DS - 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - 2GB DS - GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 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...
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... J1108EDSE-DJ-F - KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7-7-7-20 Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
... J1108EDSE-DJ-F - KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7-7-7-20 Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
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... do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause...
... do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause...
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... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC...
... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC...
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... Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 1-10 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series PS/2 Mouse port (green). P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM DIS_ME 12 23 Normal Disable ME (Default) P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® ME jumper Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Refer...
... Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 1-10 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series PS/2 Mouse port (green). P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM DIS_ME 12 23 Normal Disable ME (Default) P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® ME jumper Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Refer...
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This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (blue, on P8Q67-M DO/TPM). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (black, on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM). This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 12. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. ...
This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (blue, on P8Q67-M DO/TPM). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (black, on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM). This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 12. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. ...
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... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector...
... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector...
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...a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection ... CPU fan of the connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors. 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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as...
...a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection ... CPU fan of the connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors. 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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as...