Asus P8H67 User Manual

P8H67

Motherboard

E6098

First Edition (V1) November 2010

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

P8H67 specications summary ................................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................

1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................

1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................

1.7 System memory .........................................................................

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................

1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................

1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................

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1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-23

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

1.11 Onboard switches ......................................................................

1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................

1.13 Software support ........................................................................

1.13.1 Installing an operating system ......................................

1.13.2 Support DVD information ..............................................

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................

2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

2.3.1 System Language .........................................................

2.3.2 System Date .................................................................

2.3.3 System Time .................................................................

2.3.4 Security ..........................................................................

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner .......................................................

2.4.2 Memory Frequency ......................................................

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving MODE ...........................................

2.4.4 OC Tuner ......................................................................

2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................

2.4.6 CPU Power Management .............................................

2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign .................................................

2.4.8 DRAM Voltage .............................................................

2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage .............................................................

2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage .........................................................

2.4.11 PCH Voltage ................................................................

2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration ...................................................

2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................

2.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................

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2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-17

2.5.2 System Agent Conguration .........................................

2.5.3 PCH Conguration ........................................................

2.5.4 SATA Conguration .......................................................

2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

2.5.7 APM ..............................................................................

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature ...........................

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed ...............................

2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control ......................................................

2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control ................................................

2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support .......................................................

2.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State ................................................

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo ..........................................................

2.7.3 Option ROM Messages ................................................

2.7.4 Setup Mode ..................................................................

2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................

2.7.6 Boot Override ................................................................

2.8 Tools menu .................................................................................

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction 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 motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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P8H67 specications summary

CPU GA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 /

Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue, single at x16 mode)

Multi-GPU support Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage Intel® H67 Express Chipset:

LAN

Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066MHz memory modules

- Supports up to 32GB system memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) * The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with

DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on market.

** Refer to

Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).

*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black, at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x 1 and x 4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots

* PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with PCIe x16_2 slot. ** Due to CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot

*** To disable the PCIe x1 slot, refer to the Onboard Devices

- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue)

- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray)

- Intel® Rapid Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 VIA® VT6415

- 1 Ultra DMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices

Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller

www.asus.com or this user manual for the

when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the

PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ coguration.

Conguration section in the BIOS for details.

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P8H67 specications summary

Audio ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC supports

USB

ASUS Special features

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies

Intel® H67 Express Chipset:

- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) at the back panel

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

ASUS Protect 3.0

- Anti-Surge protection

- LOW EMI

- ESD

- EPU ASUS Hybrid Switches

- Turbo Key II

- MemOK!

ASUS Exclusive Features

- Turbo V, Auto Tuning ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution & MOS Heatsink

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS AI Suite II

- EFI BIOS

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2

Precision Tweaker:

– vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment – vCCIO: adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment

- vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control

- vPCH: 190-step chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at

0.1MHz increment.

Overclocking Protection:

– ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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P8H67 specications summary

Internal connectors

Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple)

BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0,

Manageability

Accessories 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable

Support DVD Drivers

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 connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 1 x MemOK! button

1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black) 8-channel audio ports

SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS

WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD User Manual

ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.7 in (30.5 cm x 22.1 cm)

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H67 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another

standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P8H67 motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable

Accessories 1 x I/O shield

Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

ASUS P8H67 1-1

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3

processors are among the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in

the world.

Intel® H67 Express Chipset

The Intel® H67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd

generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing

serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H67 provides 2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s and 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer

rates of 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements

of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support

The Intel® H67 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

PCI Express 2.0 support

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

8-channel high denition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and noties

users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efcient power

management for advanced operating systems.

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100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel® H67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU congurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy

a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.

1.3.2 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 enable more exible and

convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.

MemOK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or

rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC proles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).

ASUS P8H67 1-3

AI Suite II

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. All in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a

noiseless PC environment. The beautifully curved ns not only upgrade

the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools

down hot airows generated by the northbridge chipset. Combined with

usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by

different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan

speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)

ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efciency

requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with

ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient

products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

ASUS P8H67 1-5

1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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P8H67

1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

P8H67

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PRI_EIDE

USB78 USB910 USB1112

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN PWR_FAN

TURBO_KEY_II

O2LED2

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

VT6415

AUDIO

ALC 887

RTL

8111E

ASM 1083

ASM 1042

COM1

KBMS

32Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

22.1cm(8.7in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

Intel

H67

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

LAN1_USB12

USB34

SPDIF_O2

SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2

SATA3G_1

SATA3G_3

SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2

LGA1155

EATX12V

USB3_12

USB56

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

1 523 242

12151617 1314

1-29 10. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 1-34

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin

1-28 11.

SATA3G1-4 )

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)

1.5.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin

1. EATX12V)

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CPU,Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin

2. CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

3. Turbo Key II switch 1-31 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-25

4. Intel® CPU socket 1-9 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-31

5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 14.

6. MemOK! switch 1-32 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-28

7 DRAM LED 1-34 16. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-27

8. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G1-2 ) 1-27 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30

9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-22

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1-30

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P8H67

P8H67 CPU socket LGA1155

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors.

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

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Load lever

Retention tab

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.

4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only.

Load plate

PnP cap

5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and

then t the socket alignment keys into

CPU notches

the CPU notches.

The CPU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

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Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C).

8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab.

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1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel

• Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

requires no tool to install.

is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a

diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

P8H67

P8H67 CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan

P8H67

P8H67 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

assembly from the motherboard.

5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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1.7.2 Memory congurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel CPU specication, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to

protect the CPU.

• According to Intel CPU specication, CPUs with a core frequency of 2.66GHz support

the maximum DIMM frequency of up to DDR3 1333. To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a 2.66GHz CPU, adjust the Memory Frequency item in BIOS. Refer to section 2.4.2 Memory Frequency for details.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

OS, when you install 4GB

OS.

• The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available on market.

• Visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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P8H67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors List (QVL)

DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • •

A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - - • • •

A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) 24GB(6x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

CORSAIR CM3X2048-1333C9DHX 2GB DS - - - - • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9 G 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • •

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9-NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9-NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low prole) 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low prole) 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS MICRON D9LGQ - - • • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

(4x4GB )

Chip No. Timing Voltage

1.35V(low voltage)

1.3V(low voltage)

1.35V(low voltage)

DIMM

support

A* B* C*

• • •

• •

• • •

continued on the next page

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DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON D9LGK - - • • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS MICRON D9LGK - - • • •

OCZ OCZ3F13334GK 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.7V • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • •

OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V •

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS Samsung

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2GB DS Samsung

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •

Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR 9 - • • •

Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •

Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C - - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 - • • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • •

Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • • •

KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G 2GB DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 - - • • •

Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •

PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS - - 9 - • • •

PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - • • •

PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •

RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48E8F-1333 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •

SILICON POWER

TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1GB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •

TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •

UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • •

WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • •

SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 9 - • • •

SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •

SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460

SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E

- - • • •

DIMM

support

A* B* C*

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DDR3-1066MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E 1GB DS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • OCZ OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB(2x2GB) DS Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1GB SS Samsung

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • •

Chip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E

1.35V(low voltage)

- - • • •

DIMM

support

A* B* C*

• • •

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• A*: one (1) module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory conguration. We

suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

• B*: two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of

dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the modules into

slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• C*: four (4) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of

dual-channel memory conguration.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your

ngers when pressing the retaining

clips. The DIMM might get damaged

when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that

the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.8.3 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

comply with PCI specications.

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that

comply with the PCI Express specications.

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0

graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications.

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VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

• PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both

the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ coguration. To disable the PCIe x1 slot, refer to the Onboard Devices Conguration section in the BIOS for details.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

See page 1-29 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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1.9 Jumpers

P8H67

P8H67 Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

<Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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1.10 Connectors

11 1013

3 4 5 6

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. LAN (RJ-45) port.

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indicators.

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

3. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

6. Line Out port (lime)

. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-

channel, and 8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

7. Microphone port (pink)

. This port connects a microphone.

8. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel

audio conguration.

Refer to the audio conguration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line in Line in Line in

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic in Mic in

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray - - - Side Speaker Out

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

11. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

12. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device via an

optical S/PDIF cable.

13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

14. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

PRI_EIDE

NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

P8H67

P8H67 IDE connector

1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect

the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your devices:

Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Cable-Select

Two devices

Master Master

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting.

Master Black

Slave Gray

Black or gray

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2. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])

P8H67

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1

SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND

GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND

P8H67 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10)

congurations with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H67

chipset.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA

RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD.

• You must install Windows hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version.

• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the See section 2.5.4 SATA Conguration for details.

XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA

SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

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3. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

P8H67

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1

GND

P8H67 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

P8H67

P8H67 Serial port (COM1) connector

PIN 1

COM1

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA

RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD.

• You must install Windows

XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version.

• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the

SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

See section 2.5.4 SATA Conguration for details.

4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

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5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin

P8H67

P8H67 fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN1

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN2

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

Rotation

+12V

GND

PWR_FAN

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

P8H67

P8H67 Digital audio connector

CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside

the system may damage the motherboard components. They are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.

• Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CAH_FAN 2 for better thermal environment.

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

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The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

P8H67

P8H67 ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

-5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND

-12 Volts +3 Volts

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND +3 Volts +3 Volts

EATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

GND

These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are

designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum

power of 350 W.

•

DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring a

system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112 )

P8H67

P8H67 USB2.0 connectors

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P14-

USB_P14+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P13-

USB_P13+

GND

USB1112

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

P8H67

P8H67 Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1 PIN 1

SENSE2_RETUR

SENSE1_RETUR

PRESENCE#

GND

PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

NC NC

AGND

Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specication that supports up

to 480Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports

either High Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front

panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, ensure

that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.

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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

P8H67

P8H67 System panel connector

PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to

the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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P8H67

P8H67 Turbo Key II switch

Turbo Key II

1.11 Onboard switches

Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case

system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

1. Turbo Key II switch

This switch allows you to enable or disable the Turbo Key II function.

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2. MemOK! switch

P8H67

P8H67 MemOK! switch

Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

• Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the

Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

OS environment.

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1.12 Onboard LEDs

P8H67

SB_PWR

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

P8H67 Onboard LED

P8H67 DRAM LED

DRAM LED

P8H67

1. Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

2. DRAM LED

DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.

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1.13 Software support

1.13.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install

the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Ensure that you install Windows Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

1.13.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

To run the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

The following screen is for reference only.

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista

Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

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Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to

restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.

• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.

Drivers menu appears.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows

II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.

2. Click

a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, then click

c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click

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Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup

menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the following methods:

Updating from the Internet

Next.

desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite

Next.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select Update BIOS from le, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the

ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.74

Flash Info

MODEL: P8H67 VER: 0217 DATE: 10/13/2010

File Path: fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 09/27/10 10:23p 4194304 P8H67.ROM

Tool menu to select

Exit

File Info

MODEL: VER: DATE

Help Info

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

5. Press

<Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS

le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also

allows you to copy the current BIOS le that 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. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown.

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT32/16 format and

single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.

NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Booting the system in DOS environment

1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.

Please select boot device:

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup

 ↑and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults

BIOS

3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.

4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from

Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:\>d:

D:\>

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Backing up the current BIOS

To backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater

Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the le.

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[lename] and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Filename Extension

The [lename] is any user-assigned lename with no more than eight alphanumeric

characters for the lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.

2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H67 VER: 0217

DATE: 10/13/2010

PATH: A:\

BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.

Note

Saving BIOS:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H67 VER: 0217

DATE: 10/13/2010

PATH: A:\

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

P8H67.ROM 4194304 2010-09-20 17:30:48

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details.

• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have

disconnected them.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS

screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.

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BIOS menu screen

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot memu for details.

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed

EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode

P8H67

BIOS Version : 0217 Build Date : 10/13/2010

CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz

Monday [10/18/2010]

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 4485RPM PWR_FAN N/A

CPU

MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A

Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode

Exit/Advanced Mode

English

System Performance

Quiet

Performance Energy Saving

Boot Priority

Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.

Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of the

selected mode on the right hand side

Normal

Power Saving mode

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Boot Menu(F8)

Default(F5)

Loads optimized default

Selects the boot device priority

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The

Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

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Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.

Back button

Menu bar

Pop-up window

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 3100 MHz

Preocessor Stepping 206a5 Microcode Revision 4 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Ratio Range 16-31 CPU Current Ratio 24

CPU Ratio Auto

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

EIST Enalbed

Menu items

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Disabled Enabled

Conguration elds

Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage Controller.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Scroll bar

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

General help

Exit

Navigation keys

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have

their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter> or double-click the item.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration

options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> or click on it to display a list of options.

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2.3 Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

BIOS Version 0217 x64 Build Date 10/13/2010 ME Version 7.0.0.1135

CPU Information

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz

Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB

Speed 1333 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Mon 10/13/2010] System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

Exit

2.3.1 System Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options:

[English]

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.4 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The

Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not

Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only

selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the <Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator

password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the <Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

User Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

CPU Offset Mode Sign +

CPU Voltage Auto

DRAM Voltage 1.500V 1.55000

VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto

CPU PLL Voltage 1.800v Auto

PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto

Load-Line Calibration Auto

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the

numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

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2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.4.4 OC Tuner

OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for

enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]

2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

2.4.6 CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

EIST [Enabled]

Allows 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

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled].

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

[Disabled] Disables this function.

core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production.

conditions.

The following three items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

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