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.

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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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