Asus P8H67-M EVO User Manual

P8H67-M
EVO

Motherboard

E5955

First Edition
October 2010

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Contents

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

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

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

P8H67-M EVO specications summary .................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2

1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-2

1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ...................................................1-3

1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Layout contents ...........................................................................2-3

2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

2.2.4 System memory .......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-11

2.2.6 Onboard switches .....................................................................2-13

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-15

2.2.8 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-17

2.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................2-18

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................2-27

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-27

2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-28

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-30

2.3.4 DIMM installation.......................................................................2-32

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................2-33

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-35

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................2-36

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-37

2.3.9 Expension Card installation.......................................................2-38

2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-39

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-42

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-45

2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-45

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Contents

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-12

3.5.1 Trusted Computing .................................................................... 3-12

3.5.2 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-13

3.5.3 System Agent Conguration......................................................3-16

3.5.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-16

3.5.5 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-17

3.5.6 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-18

3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-19

3.5.8 APM ..........................................................................................3-21

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-23

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-26

3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-28

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............................................................... 3-28

3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-28

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-30

3.10 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-31

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-31

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ...............................................................3-34

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. 3-35

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-36

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.3 EPU ............................................................................................. 4-7

4.3.4 FAN Xpert....................................................................................4-8

4.3.5 Probe II........................................................................................4-9

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Contents

4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-10

4.3.7 Monitor ...................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.8 System Information ................................................................... 4-12

4.3.9 Audio congurations..................................................................4-13

4.4 RAID congurations ................................................................................4-14

4.4.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................4-14

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................4-15

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................. 4-15

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-15

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-19

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................ 4-19

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-19

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ...... 4-20

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ................................................... 4-21

Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................................... 5-2

5.3 Software information .................................................................................5-3

5.3.1 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-3

5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

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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:

• 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.

vi

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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 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.

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

• Place the product on a stable surface.

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

technician or your retailer.

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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: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.

• Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™

graphics cards.

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.

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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.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s 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.that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.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> + <Del>

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P8H67-M EVO specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /

Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC,

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)

VGA Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB

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

Storage Intel® H67 Express Chipset:

LAN Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller

IEEE 1394 VIA® 6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-

USB ASMedia USB 3.0 controller:

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

un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
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 the market.

** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics

of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one
DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.

*** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory

QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot

ports
Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1748MB

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue)

- Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

Marvell® 88SE6111 SATA & PATA controller:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go)

board, one at back panel)

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

Intel® H67 Express Chipset:

- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back
panel)

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P8H67-M EVO specications summary

Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

ASUS Unique Features ASUS TurboV EVO:

ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel
Jack-Retasking

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

- GPU Boost with switch

- Auto Tuning

- TurboV

ASUS Power Design:

- 8+2 Phase Power Design

ASUS EPU:

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- MemOK!

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-DIMM

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 254-step

- iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 254-step

- vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 90-step

- vDRAM Bus: Adjustable Memory voltage at 100-step

- vPCH: Adjustable Chipset voltage at 65-step

- vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU & PCH PLL voltage at 100-step

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-M EVO specications summary

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port

Internal I/O Connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports

BIOS Features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI MIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support DVD Contents Drivers

Form Factor

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
1 x DVI-D Output
1 x HDMI Output
1 x D-Sub Output
1 x Display Port Output
1 x Power eSATA port
1 x IEEE 1394a port
1 x RJ45 port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O

2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x IDE connector
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector
1 x 3-pin Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x GPU Boost switch
1 x EPU switch
1 x COM port connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x TPM header

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.5cm x 24.5cm)

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H67-M EVO 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.

ASUS P8H67-M EVO

motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield

Ultra DMA 133/

100/66 cable

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

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

User guide Support DVD

1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port

eSATA module

1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

Intel® LGA1155 Sandy Bridge Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge processors in the 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® Sandy Bridge processors are among the most powerful and energy

efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® H67

The Intel® H67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the new
1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd Generation processors. It improves

performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and

stability. Additionally, the H67 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster
data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® H67 Express

Chipset also supports iGPU function.

PCIe 2.0

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that
enhances system performance.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support

P8H67-M EVO brings you the multi-GPU choice of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. The

motherboard features the most powerful Intel H67 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in
multiple GPU congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced

before!

Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066 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.

USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers 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.

Native SATA 6Gb/s Support

The Intel® H67 Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,
this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced
scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features

GPU Boost

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-

friendly interface facilitates exible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-

level upgrades for every use.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

EPU

Tap into the world’s rst real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch

or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by automatically detecting current PC
loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and
extends component longevity.

8+2 Phase Power Design

To fully unleash the latest Intel Sandy Bridge CPU’s potential, this motherboard has adopted

a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efciency and supreme

overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower
system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also features an
extra 2-phase power dedicated to integated memory controller.

MemOK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of a 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!

TurboV

This intutive performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance
paramaters with just a few clicks through its user-friendly interface. ASUS TurboV also allows

users to save several prole settings to suit system performance scenarios as well.

AI Suite II

With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS
features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking,
energy management, fan speed conrol, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact
with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy-to-use
functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

Chapter 1

ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution

The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC
environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard
users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS

crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the
elegant appearance!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed
according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in

different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful proles offer exible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS P8H67-M EVO 1-3

1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY

Chapter 1

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional

keyboard only BIOS to enable more exible and convenient mouse controls. Users can

easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. 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.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up
and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables
to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system
panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB

ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a

relacement BIOS chip.

Power eSATA on the Go

The motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage

specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed

data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup
and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on
external devices.

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.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 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.

ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

Refer to

2.7 Connectors

connectors.

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

for more information about rear panel connectors and internal

2.2.2 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2-4

3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-25

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

5. MemOK! switch 2-13

6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-20

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-22

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

9. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-24

11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-26

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-17

13. EPU switch 2-14

14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112,
USB1314)

15. GPU Boost switch 2-14

16. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-22

17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-23

18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-23

19. Standby power LED 2-15

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2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors.

Chapter 2

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

• 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.

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2.2.4 System memory

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

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-5

Memory congurations

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

Chapter 2

• 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.

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

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.

• 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 OS, when you install 4GB
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 OS.

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

motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• 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
frequency adjustment.

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

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

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P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9-B 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333C4G9-B 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0

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

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1)

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB DS - - - 1.1 • •

CORSAIR CM3X2G1333C9 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9

CT12864BA1339.8FF

Crucial

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 - - • • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM - - • • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 9 - •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

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

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

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

G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5-1.6 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC

Hynix HMT112U6BFR8C-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF-BNF-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - 1.5 • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

AM5D5808DEJSBG 9

1GB SS

3GB
(3 x 1GB)

8GB
(4 x 2GB)

1GB SS

2GB
(2 x 1GB)

2GB
(2 x 1GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

6GB
(3 x 2GB)

8GB
(2 x 4GB)

4GB
(2x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

Apacer

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

D9KPT 9

MICRON

SS - - - 1.65 •

SS - - - 1.65 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • •

DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

- •

•

•

•

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(continued)

Vendors Part No. Size

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

Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

MICRON MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS - - - - • •

OCZ3G1333LV3GK

OCZ

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK

OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 1GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333ULV4GK

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OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK

OCZ OCZ3G1333ULV4GK

OCZ OCZ3P13334GK

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK

OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK

OCZ OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP)

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • •

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • •

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

SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • •

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

SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 - • • •

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

Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)

Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •

ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • • •

ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • •

ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • • •

ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D - - • • •

ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • • •

ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9(ECC) - - • • •

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS - - - - • • •

BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP)

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2GB DS - - - - •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

4GB

DS - - 9 1.25 • • •

(2 x 2GB)

D9KPT 9

1GB SS

3GB
(3 x 1GB)

3GB
(3 x 1GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

6GB
(3 x 2GB)

6GB
(3 x 2GB)

6GB
(3 x 2GB)

2GB
(2 x 1GB)

3GB
(3 x 1GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

MICRON

- 9-9-9

-

SS

SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

DS - - 8-8-8 1.35 • •

DS - - - 1.65 • •

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

DS - - 7 1.8 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

DS - - - 1.85 • •

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

DS NA - 8-8-8 1.6 • • •

SS - - 8 1.8 • •

SS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •

DS - - 9 - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

1.65 •

•

•

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(continued)

Vendors Part No. Size

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

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA5N-CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-C6 - - • •

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

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG

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

GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - - • • •

KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - • • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1GB SS PATRIOT - 7 1.7 • • •

PVT33G1333ELK

Patriot

Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA

Patriot PVS34G1333ELK

Patriot PVS34G1333LLK

Patriot PVT36G1333ELK

Silicon

SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Power

Silicon

SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • • •

Power

Silicon

SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • • •

Power

Slicon

SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Power

Slicon

SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Power

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

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

- -

2GB DS

3GB
(3 x 1GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

6GB
(3 x 2GB)

-

- 9-9-9-24

-

SS

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

1.65 •

•

•

•

•

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Vendors Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • •

Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • • •

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

ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • • •

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

GEIL GG34GB1066C8DC

Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1GB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - • •

Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2GB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 2GB DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5 • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

4GB

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 8-8-8-20 1.3 • • •

(2 x 2GB)

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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(continued)

Vendors Part No. Size

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • •

WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • •

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SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

2GB DS

-

- -

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:

•

•

Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

1 DIMM:

conguration.

Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black

2 DIMMs:

We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs:

Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

•

.

We suggest that

•

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2.2.5 Expansion slots

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

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)

2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

3 PCI slot

PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4

4

devices)

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VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

Chapter 2

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

HD audio – – – – – – shared –
SATA controller – – – – shared – – –
USB 3.0 controller shared – – – – – – –
USB 2.0 controller – – – – – – – shared
LAN_1 – shared – – – – – –
1394 controller – – – shared – – – –
Marvell ATA controller – – – shared – – – –
PCI slot – – shared – – – – –
PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIe x16_2 – shared – – – – – –
PCIe x1_1 – – – shared – – – –

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

x16
(Recommend for single VGA)

x4

x16 x4

• 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.

• In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards.

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

Refer to page 2-25 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-24 for details.

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2.2.6 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. 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.

Chapter 2

• Refer to section

• 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™ OS environment.

• 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 messgae 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.

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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

2. EPU switch

Turning this switch to

will automatically detect the current PC loadings and

Enable

intelligently moderate the power consumption.

Chapter 2

3. GPU Boost switch

Turning this switch to
GPU speed.

For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to
powered off.

will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable

Enable

For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to
powered off.

Enable

Enable

when the system is

when the system is

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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

1. DRAM LED

The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error
is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user­friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.

2. 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.

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3. GPU Boost LED

The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to

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4. EPU LED

The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to

Enable

.

Enable

.

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2.2.8 Jumper

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

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

<Del>

data.

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

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, 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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter
settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before
rebooting the system.

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2.2.9 Internal connectors

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

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

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

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

chipset.

Chapter 2

•

These connectors are set to [IDE 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]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the
Refer to section

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP2 or later versions.

3.5.5 SATA Conguration

SATA Mode

in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

for details.

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2. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc
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 10

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

chipset.

•

These connectors are set to [IDE 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]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the
Refer to section

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP2 or later versions.

3.5.5 SATA Conguration

SATA Mode

in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

for details.

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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are
three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 device.

Chapter 2

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

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 133/100/66 IDE devices.

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

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4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)

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 USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

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

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports
front panel USB ports.

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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Chapter 2

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable
to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

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

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.

Chapter 2

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

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

the

Front Panel Type

front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to
connector is set to

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item in the BIOS setup to

.

[HD]

if you want to connect an AC'97

[HD];

. By default, this

[AC97]

9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN)

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

Chapter 2

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the

system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 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 for better thermal environment.

10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs 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 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will

not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system

with more power-consuming 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

com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

http://support.asus.

Chapter 2

for details.

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

Chapter 2

• 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 connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the
system OFF.

• 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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2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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A

B

2.3.2 CPU installation

The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

1

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2

3

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C

B

A

4

5

Chapter 2

6

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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

Chapter 2

1

B

3 4

A

B

A

2

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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2.3.4 DIMM installation

1

2

Chapter 2

3

To remove a DIMM

B

A

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2.3.5 Motherboard installation

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps remain the same.

1

2

Chapter 2

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3

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.3.6 ATX Power connection

1

2

OR OR

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2.3.7 SATA device connection

1

OR

Chapter 2

2

OR

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

Ground

To install ASUS Q-Connector

1 2

To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector

Chapter 2

AAFP

USB 2.0

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2.3.9 Expension Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

Chapter 2

To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

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2.3.10 Rear panel connection

Chapter 2

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 8. IEEE 1394a port

2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. DisplayPort output port**

3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. HDMI out port**

4. VGA out port 11. DVI out pot

5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 13. Audio I/O ports***

7. Power External SATA port

*and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port denitions.

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* LAN port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

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BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.

• 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.

LED

[iGPU]

SPEED

LED

LAN port

3.5.3

, and plug

ACT/LINK

• If you use an Intel® CPU with integrated GPU and install an add-on VGA card on
your motherboard, the system will automatically select the the add-on VGA card as
the primary VGA output after reboot. To use the iGPU as the VGA output, go to

System Agent Conguration > Initiate Graphic Adapter

the VGA cable(s) to the onboard video port(s) for VGA output.

• This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on
two monitors. You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D,
and HDMI ports. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and
that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is valid.

• Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer
some resolution options that your monitor does not support. When you set a resolution
not supported by your monitor, it will black out. If this happens, wait 15 seconds for the
system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to enter Safe
Mode. In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the
system to adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu.

• Due to the Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor
overscan or underscan. Refer to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor
overscan/underscan problem

• Playback of Blu-Ray Discs
The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the

playback quality. Following is a conguration example for your reference. Using the

CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and
drivers will upgrade the playback quality.

CPU: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz

DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB
Playback software - CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2320

• To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor.

• You can only play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS.

, select

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**Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem

1. Install

2. From the Windows® notication area,

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

from the motherboard support DVD.

double-click the

Accelerator Driver
Properties

Intel(R) Graphics Media

icon and click

.

Graphics

3. Click

4. Or you can click

Display > General Settings

and select a

Apply

Settings > Scaling > Customize
Aspect Ratio
Scaling

and then click

Resolution

.

. Move the

and

Vertical Scaling

Apply

Display > General

.

. Click

Horizontal

sliders

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***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-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

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

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2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear
on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned
on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings
and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

Chapter 2

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch
for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting. Refer to section

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3.5.8 APM

for details.

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device
conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal

circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum
performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in
the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.

3.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset
button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then

turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

• 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.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See sectionSee section 2.2.8 Jumper for information

on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the
available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

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.

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3.2.1 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 sectionsection 3.7 Boot memu for details.

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

Friday [10/15/2010]

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN N/A

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

System Performance

Chapter 3

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

EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode

P8H67-M EVO

BIOS Version : 0243 Build Date : 10/14/2010

CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000 MHz

Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz)

Quiet

Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program

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

Normal

Power Saving mode

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Selects the boot device priority

Clicks to display all fan

speeds if available

Exit/Advanced Mode

Boot Menu(F8)

Loads optimized default

English

Default(F5)

• 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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3.2.2 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 items

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

VIA 1394 Enabled

Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode

Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled

JMB Storage Controller Enabled

JMB Storage OPROM Enabled

Display OptionRom in POST Enabled

Realtek LAN Enabled

Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled

Intel LAN Enabled

Intel PXE OPROM Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Ai Tweaker

Submenu item

Menu bar

JMB Storage OPROM

Disabled
Enabled

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Pop-up window

Conguration elds

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll bar

General help

Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Navigation keys

Exit

Menu bar

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

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>.

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

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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> to display a list of options.

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3.3 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 Information
BIOS Version 0243 x64
Build Date 10/14/2010
ME Version 7.0.0.1135

CPU Information

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz
Speed 3000 MHz

Memory Information
Total Memory 1024 MB

Speed 1066 MHz

System Language English

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

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default language

Security

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\ Security >

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup
If ONLY the User's password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights

Administrator Password Not Installed
User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password
User Password

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

To clear the administrator password,
key in the current password in the
Enter Current Password box,
and then press <Enter> when

prompted to create/conrm the

password.

Exit

Exit

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• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.8 Jumper 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 Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

<Enter>.

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

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.

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.

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To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

<Enter>.

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

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.

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3.4 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

GPU Boost Disabled

iGPU Max. Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

CPU Offset Mode Sign +

CPU Voltage 1.230V Auto

iGPU Offset Mode Sign +

iGPU Voltage 1.000V Auto

DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto

VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto

Ai Tweaker

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto

PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto

Load-Line Calibration Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum Auto

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[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
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

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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.

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BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU operating 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.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the

BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.

GPU Boost [Disabled]

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the GPU Boost item to [Disabled] and allows you to
set the maximum iGPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values

range from 1100Mhz to 3000Mhz with a 50Mhz interval. To restore the default setting, type

[auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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EPU Setting [AUTO]

This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and
allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.

Conguration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]

[Max Power Saving Mode]

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

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 the <Enter> key.

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

CPU Power Management

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

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU
model.

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode
Technology.

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

condition.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

The following three items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.

CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item allows you to offset the CPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select allows you to offset the CPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select a
method, and then offset the voltage by adjusting the CPU Voltage item.

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.

[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Voltage [Auto]

This item allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. You may offset the CPU voltage fromllows you to set a xed CPU voltage. You may offset the CPU voltage from

-0.635V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval, depending on the CPU Offset Mode Sign setting
and the CPU model you installed.

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iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item allows you to offset the iGPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select allows you to offset the iGPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select a
method, and then offset the voltage by adjusting the iGPU Voltage item.

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.

[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

iGPU Voltage [Auto]

This item allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. You may offset the iGPU voltage fromllows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. You may offset the iGPU voltage from

-0.635V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval, depending on the iGPU Offset Mode Sign setting
and the CPU model you installed.

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V
interval.

VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V
interval.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V
interval.

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PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.45V
with a 0.01V interval.

According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage
the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement
below 1.65V.

• The values of the CPU Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage,
and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high
voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.

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Black Yellow Pink Red

CPU Voltage

iGPU Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

PCH Voltage

+/- 0.005V–
+/- 0.110V

+/- 0.005V–
+/- 0.110V

1.20V–

1.57V

0.80V–

1.10V

1.20V–

1.89V

0.80V–

1.10V

+/- 0.115V +/-0.120V

+/- 0.115V +/-0.120V

1.58V–

1.65V

1.11V–

1.15V

1.90V–

1.98V

1.11V–

1.15V

Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU Load-Line percentage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic conguration.

[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

1.66V–

1.72V

1.16V–

1.20V

1.99V–

2.07V

1.16V–

1.20V

+/- 0.125V–
+/- 0.635V

+/- 0.125V–
+/- 0.635V

1.73V–

2.20V

1.21V–

1.70V

2.08V–

2.20V

1.21V–

1.45V

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3.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

> Trusted Computing

> CPU Conguration

> System Agent Conguration

> PCH Conguration

> SATA Conguration

> USB Conguration

> Onboard Devices Conguration

> APM

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3.5.1 Trusted Computing

The item in this menu allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

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EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Trusted Computing (TPM) settings

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ Trusted Computing >

TPM Conguration

TPM Support DisableTPM Support Disable

Current TPM Status Information
TPM SUPPORT OFF

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enables or Disables TPM support.
O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of
platform is required.

TPM Support [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable TPM support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.5.2 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.

The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 3000 MHz

Processor Stepping 206a3
Microcode Revision Not loaded
L1 Cache 128 kb
L2 Cache 1024 kb
L3 Cache 6144 kb
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Supported
CPU Ratio Range 16-30
CPU Current Ratio 30

CPU Ratio Auto

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled

Turbo Mode Enabled

CPU C1E Enabled

CPU C3 Report Enabled

CPU C6 Report Enabled

Allows user can manually adjust the
maximum non-turbo CPU ration. The
value will be limit to CPU base or
factory setting.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

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Hyper-threading [Enabled]

The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two
logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two
threads or processes simultaneously.

[Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled.

[Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to
[Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

with extended CPUID functions.

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.

condition.

CPU C1E [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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enable the Enhanced Halt State.

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3]

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.5.3 System Agent Conguration

Back Advanced\ System Agent Conguration >

System Agent Conguration

Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/iGPU

iGPU Memory 64M

Render Stanby Enabled

iGPU Multi-Monitor Disabled

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
iGPU: integrated Graphics
PEG: PCI Express Graphics
PCI: PCI Graphics

Conguration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI]

iGPU Memory [64M]

Allows you to allocate a xed amount of system memory as graphics memory.
Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Enables or disables Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Enables or disables internal graphics device multi-monitor support for add-ons VGA devices.

The memory size of internal graphics device will keep 64MB if this item is enabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select which graphics controller to
use as the primary boot device.

Exit

3.5.4 PCH Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >

PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer Enabled

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled the High Precision
Event Timer.

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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3.5.5 SATA Conguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode IDE Mode

Serial-ATA Controller 0 Enhanced

Serial-ATA Controller 0 Enhanced

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check Enabled

SATA6G_1 (Gray) Not Present

SATA6G_2 (Gray) Not Present

SATA3G_3 (Blue) FUJITSU MHV2200BT PL (200.0GB)

SATA3G_4 (Blue) ATAPI DVD D DH16D2S ATAPI

SATA3G_5 (Blue) Not Present

SATA3G_6 (Blue) Not Present

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)
RAID Mode.

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.

[IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the

[RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard
storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases
storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to

internally optimize the order of commands.

SATA hard disk drives.

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Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 [Enhanced]

Allows you to choose the mode of Serial-ATA Controller 0/1.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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3.5.6 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >

USB Conguration

USB Devices:
1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled

XHCI Hand-off Enabled

EHCI Hand-off Disabled

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

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Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

[Disabled] Disables the function.

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Legacy USB3.0 Support item to [Enabled].

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand-off

[Disabled] Disables the function.

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO
option disables legacy support if no
USB devices are connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB devices
available only for EFI applications.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

(OS).

feature.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

[Disabled] Disables the function.

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feature.

3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

SPDIF Out Type SPDIF

VIA 1394 Controller Enabled

PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth Auto

Marvell Storage Controller Enabled

Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled

Realtek LAN Controller Enabled

Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled

Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled

Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charing Support Enabled

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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to
[Enabled].

Enabled/Disabled Marvell Storage
OPROM.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-

denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.

[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

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VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto]

[Auto] PCIeX16_2 slot will switch to X4/X2 mode based on the usage of the

[X4 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support. (PCIEx1_1,

[X2 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at x2 mode with all slots enabled.PCIeX16_2 slot runs at x2 mode with all slots enabled.

Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell storage controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable the OptionRom of the Marvell storage controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.

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[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

PCIeX16_2 slot.

and VIA1394 ports will be disabled.)

If you want to use the full function of the Marvell storage controller (ex. AHCI), we
recommend that you set this item to [Enabled] and install the Marvell Storage Controller

Driver from the motherboard support DVD.

Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0

[Disabled] Disables battery charging support.

devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation.

Serial Port Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.

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Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.

Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

3.5.8 APM

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ APM >

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled

Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled

Power On By PCI Disabled

Power On By PCIE Disabled

Power On By Ring Disabled

Power On By RTC Disabled

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Specify what state to go to when
power is re-applied after a power
failure (G3 state).

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.

[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was

before the AC power loss.

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.

[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.

[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX

power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.

[Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This

feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead.

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Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

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Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.

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3.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

CPU Temperature +42ºC / +109ºF+42ºC / +109ºF

MB Temperature +33ºC / +91ºF

CPU Fan Speed 1867 RPM

Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A

Power Fan Speed N/A

CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

CPU Fan Prole Standard

Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

Chassis Fan Prole Standard

CPU Voltage +1.184 V

3.3V Voltage +3.312 V

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CPU Temperature

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

Scroll down to display the following items:

5V Voltage +5.080 V

12V Voltage +12.192 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled

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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard

temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

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CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,
and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected
speed.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

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CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

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the CPU temperature.

The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at
the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [40]

Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0%The values range from 0%
to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimumWhen the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum
duty cycle.

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you
to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

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Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending

on the chassis temperature.

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].

Chassis Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.

Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Lower Temperature [40]

Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from
0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the
minimum duty cycle.

CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.

Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Bootup NumLock State On

Full Screen Logo Enabled

Option ROM Messages Force BIOS

Setup Mode EZ Mode

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 SATA: xxxxxxx

Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx

Boot Override

> SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

> Hard Drive BBS Priorities

Bootup NumLock State [On]

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[On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Select the keyboard NumLock state

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot

[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party

sequence.

manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.

Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup

[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.

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program.

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

- Press <F8> after POST.

Boot Override

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.

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3.8 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

> ASUS EZ Flash Utility

> ASUS O.C. Prole

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message

appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to

conrm your choice.

3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

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Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole >

O.C. Prole Conguration

==========================================================

Setup Prole1 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole2 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole3 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole4 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole5 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole6 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole7 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole8 Status : Not Installed

==========================================================

Save to Prole 1

Load from Prole 1

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Exit

Be used to update BIOS

Exit

Save BIOS settings to Prole

The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.

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Save to Prole

Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load from Prole

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the proleKey in the prole

number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

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

• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/CPU
conguration and BIOS version.

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3.9 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.

Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup

menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.

Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to

ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,

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a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When youWhen you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit..

Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Save Changes & Reset

Discard Changes & Exit

ASUS EZ Mode

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

ASUS EZ Mode

This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available lesystem devices.

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3.10 Updating BIOS

The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there
is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or

a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the

motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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 or BIOS Updater utilities.

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

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

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Save the current BIOS le

• View the BIOS version information

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

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

Launching ASUS Update

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by
clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

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

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from Internet,
and then click Next.

2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc.

If you want to enable the BIOS

downgradable function and auto
BIOS backup function, check the
checkboxs before the two items on
the screen.

3. Select the BIOS version that you

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want to download. Click Next.

4. You can decide whether to change
the BIOS boot logo, which is the
image appearing on screen during
the Power-On Self-Tests (POST).
Click Yes if you want to change the
boot logo or No to continue.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from le, and
then click Next.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

3. You can decide whether to change

the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you
want to change the boot logo or No to
continue.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

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• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information
vary by models.

• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.

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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

The ASUS EZ Flash Utlity feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website
at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

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 theEnter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

Exit

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.60

Flash Info

MODEL: P8H67-M EVO VER: 0241 DATE: 10/12/2010

fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 P8P67D.ROM
fs1:\

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File Infor

MODEL: VER: DATE

Help Info

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

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

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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk 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!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for
details.

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published
on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at
support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive
containing 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 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.

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

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3.10.4 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.

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.

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 BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the

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optical drive as the boot device.

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup

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

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.

• 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.

• Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy disk due to low disk capacity.

Please select boot device:

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 enough 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 V1.18 [2010/04/29]

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H67-M EVO
VER: 0204
DATE: 08/05/2010

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 bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29]

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.

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

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H67-M EVO
VER: 0204
DATE: 08/05/2010

PATH: A:\

A:

Note

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

P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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 BIOS menu. See Chapter 3
of your motherboard user manual for details.

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

disconnected them.

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