ASUS P8Q67-M DO USB3 TPM, P8Q67-M DO User Manual

P8Q67-M DO/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM

Motherboard

E6500

First Edition (V1)

March 2011

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Contents

Notices.........................................................................................................	vi
Safety information......................................................................................	vii
About this guide........................................................................................	viii
P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary...........................................	ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1	Before you proceed......................................................................		1-1
1.2	Motherboard overview.................................................................		1-2
	1.2.1	Motherboard layout ..........................................................	1-2
	1.2.2	Layout contents . ..............................................................	1-3
1.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................		1-3
1.4	System memory............................................................................		1-4
	1.4.1	Overview ..........................................................................	1-4
	1.4.2	Memory configurations . ...................................................	1-4
1.5	Expansion slots............................................................................		1-8
	1.5.1	Installing an expansion card ............................................	1-8
	1.5.2	Configuring an expansion card ........................................	1-8
	1.5.3	PCI slot ............................................................................	1-8
	1.5.4	PCI Express x4 slot . ........................................................	1-8
	1.5.5	PCI Express x16 slot . ......................................................	1-8
1.6	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	1-9
1.7	Connectors..................................................................................		1-10
	1.7.1 ..................................................	Rear panel connectors	1-10
	1.7.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	1-12
1.8	Software ........................................................................support		1-19
	1.8.1 .......................................	Installing an operating system	1-19
	1.8.2 ...............................................	Support DVD information	1-19

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		2-1
	2.1.1	ASUS Update utility.........................................................	2-1
	2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................		2-2
	2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................		2-3
	2.1.4	ASUS BIOS Updater.......................................................	2-4
2.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		2-7

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Contents

2.3	Main menu...................................................................................		2-10
	2.3.1	System Language [English]............................................	2-11
	2.3.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]........................................	2-11
	2.3.3	System Time [xx:xx:xx]...................................................	2-11
	2.3.4	Security...........................................................................	2-11
2.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................		2-12
	2.4.1	Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................	2-13
	2.4.2	iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto].........................................	2-13
	2.4.3	EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled].............................	2-13
	2.4.4	GPU Boost [OK]............................................................	2-13
	2.4.5	DRAM Timing Control....................................................	2-13
	2.4.6	CPU Power Management..............................................	2-13
	2.4.7	Offset Mode Sign [+]......................................................	2-14
	2.4.8	iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]............................................	2-15
	2.4.9	DRAM Voltage [Auto].....................................................	2-15
	2.4.10	VCCIO Voltage [Auto]....................................................	2-15
	2.4.11	PCH Voltage [Auto]........................................................	2-15
	2.4.12	Load-Line Calibration [Auto]..........................................	2-15
2.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		2-16
	2.5.1	Trusted Computing........................................................	2-16
	2.5.2	CPU Configuration.........................................................	2-16
	2.5.3	SystemAgent Configuration..........................................	2-18
	2.5.4	PCH Configuration.........................................................	2-18
	2.5.5	SATAConfiguration........................................................	2-18
	2.5.6	Intel TXT(LT) Configuration...........................................	2-19
	2.5.7	USB Configuration.........................................................	2-20
	2.5.8	ME Subsystem..............................................................	2-20
	2.5.9	AMT Configuration.........................................................	2-20
	2.5.10	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	2-21
	2.5.11	APM...............................................................................	2-22
	2.5.12	Serial Port Console Redirection....................................	2-23
2.6	Monitor menu..............................................................................		2-24
	2.6.1	CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......	2-25
	2.6.2	CPU / Chassis Fan Speed.............................................	2-25
	2.6.3	CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled].......................................	2-25

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	2.6.4	Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]..................................	2-26
	2.6.5	CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...	2-26
	2.6.6	Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................	2-26
2.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		2-27
	2.7.1	Bootup NumLock State [On]..........................................	2-27
	2.7.2	Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................	2-27
	2.7.3	Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................	2-27
	2.7.4	Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................	2-28
	2.7.5	Boot Option Priorities.....................................................	2-28
	2.7.6	Boot Override................................................................	2-28
2.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		2-29
	2.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................	2-29
	2.8.2	ASUS SPD Information.................................................	2-29
	2.8.3	ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................	2-29
2.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		2-30

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 modifications 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.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

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REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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

Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system.

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

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

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

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

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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

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

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

•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 qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

•Chapter 2: BIOS information

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

Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

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

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

Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
	that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary

CPU	LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /
		Core™ i3 processors
Chipset	* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
	Intel® Q67 Express Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, maximum 32GB*, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC,
		un-buffered memory
	Dual-channel memory architecture
	*	The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with
		8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL
	**	once the DIMMs are available in the market.
		Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified
		Vendors List).
	*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®
		32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We
		recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a
Expansion slots		Windows® 32-bit operating system.
	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot
Graphics	2 x PCI slots
	Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 x 32Bpp @75Hz
	Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 x 32Bpp @60Hz
Storage	Supports Display Port with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60HZ
	Intel® Q67 Express Chipset:
		- 2 x SerialATA6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
		- 4 x SerialATA3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
		- Intel® Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), 5
LAN		configurations
	Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller
Audio	VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High DefinitionAudio CODEC
		- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Anti-pop
	*	function
		Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an
USB		8-channel audio output.
	P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM:
	Intel® Q67 Express Chipset:
		- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the
		back panel)

Asmedia USB3.0 controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)

P8Q67-M DO/TPM:

- 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel)

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P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary

ASUS unique features

Back panel I/O ports

Internal connectors / buttons / switches

BIOS

Manageability

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

ASUS Q-Fan 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2™

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

ASUS GPU Boost

ASUS EPU

1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green)

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)

1 x Display Port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x VGA port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only)

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports (P8Q67-M DO/ USB3/TPM only)

3 x Audio jacks

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x SATA6.0Gb/s connectors

4 x SATA3.0Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x LPT connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x COM connector

1 x S/PDIF output connector

1 x Speaker connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x TPM IC onboard

64 Mb Flash ROM, EFIAMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

1 x SerialATA3.0Gb/s cable

1 x SerialATA6.0Gb/s cable

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

1 x Support DVD

Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.9 in (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Q67-M DO Series motherboard!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories.

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

ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM only.

1.1Before 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.

Onboard 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.

SB_PWR

P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM

ON OFF

Standby Power Powered Off

P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Onboard LED

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1.2Motherboard overview

1.2.1Motherboard layout

Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

	1	2	3		4
		22.6cm(8.9in)
KBMS	EPU		CPU_FAN
DP
	EATX12V		module)pin	module)pin	module)pin	module)pin
VGADVI							LPT
			240-	240-	240-	240-
		LGA1155	(64bit,	(64bit,	(64bit,	(64bit,
USB56			DIMM A1	DIMM A2	DIMM B1	DIMM B2
USB34
			DDR3	DDR3	DDR3	DDR3
							TPM IC
LAN1_USB12	CHA_FAN
							EATXPWR
	Intel®	Lithium Cell
	82579	CMOS Power
AUDIO
		PCIEX16
	P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM						Super
ASM							I/O
1042
		PCI1
			Intel®		SATA3G_2		SATA3G_1
			Q67
		PCI2
					SATA3G_4		SATA3G3
	SB_PWR

	PCIEX4_1						1 2
VIA					64Mb		SATA6G	SATA6G
VT1708S					BIOS
	USB1314 USB1112	USB910	USB78	SPEAKER		COM1
	SPDIF_OUT				CLRTC
AAFP	DIS_ME			CHASSIS			F_PANEL

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24.4cm(9.6in)

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•2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM, OR:

•2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) on P8Q67-M DO/TPM

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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1.2.2Layout contents

	Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED	Page		Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED	Page
1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,		10.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
	8-pin EATX12V)
2.	Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket		11.	Standby power LED (SB_PWR)
3.	CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin		12.	Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
	CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
4.	DDR3 DIMM slots		13.	Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
5.	LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)		14.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910,
				USB1112, USB1314)
6.	Intel® Q67 SerialATA3.0Gb/s connectors		15.	Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)
	(7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])
7.	Intel® Q67 SerialATA6.0Gb/s connectors		16.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
	(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])
8.	System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)		17.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pinAAFP)
9.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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

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

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

LGA1155 socket.

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

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1.4System memory

1.4.1Overview

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

ADDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

DIMM A1	DIMM A2	DIMM B1	DIMM B2
P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM

Channel	Sockets
Channel A	DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B	DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

1.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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

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

•The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs.

ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.

•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.

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

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

•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

P8Q67-M DO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket
								support (Optional)
			DS	Brand				A*	B*	C*
A-Data	AD31333001GOU	1GB	SS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C	-	-	•	•	•
					E0906
A-Data	AD31333G001GOU	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-1.85V	•	•
A-Data	AD31333002GOU	2GB	DS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C	-	-	•	•	•
					E0903
A-Data	AD31333G002GMU	2GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-1.85V	•	•	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	APACER	AM5D5808DEWSBG	-	-	•	•	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808FEQSBG	9	-	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9DHX	1GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•	•
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9	1GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9 G	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9 G	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP)	24GB(6x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CM3X2048-1333C9DHX	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•
CORSAIR	TW3X4G1333C9 G	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMX8GX3M4A1333C9	8GB(4 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
Crucial	CT12864BA1339.8FF	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
Crucial	CT25664BA1339.16FF	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
Crucial	BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.65V	•	•	•
ELPIDA	EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
							voltage)
ELPIDA	EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•
							voltage)
G.SKILL	F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP)	1GB	SS	G.SKILL	-	-	-	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP)	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5~1.6V	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-21	1.5-1.6V	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	XMP	•	•
							1.35V
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-21	1.5V	•	•	•
GEIL	GET316GB1333C9QC	16GB(4x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V		•	•
GEIL	GV32GB1333C9DC	2GB(2 x 1GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
GEIL	GV34GB1333C7DC	2GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.5V	•	•
GEIL	GG34GB1333C9DC	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	GEIL	GL1L128M88BA12N	9-9-9-24	1.3V(low	•	•
							voltage)
GEIL	GV34GB1333C9DC	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
Hynix	HMT112U6TFR8A-H9	1GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
							voltage)
Hynix	HMT125U6TFR8A-H9	2GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
							voltage)
KINGMAX	FLFD45F-B8KL9	1GB	SS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A	-	-	•	•	•
KINGMAX	FLFE85F-C8KM9-NAES	2GB	SS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•

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DDR3-1333 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket
								support (Optional)
			DS	Brand				A*	B*	C*
KINGMAX	FLFE85F-B8KL9	2GB	DS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A	-	-	•	•	•
KINGMAX	FLFF65F-C8KM9-NEES	4GB	DS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/1G	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G(low profile)	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JPNDPLD9U	9	1.5V	•	•	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
Kingston	KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7	1.65V	•	•	•
Kingston	KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	XMP	•	•	•
							1.25V
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile)	4GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83AFRH9C	9	1.5V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G	4GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83AFR	-	-	•	•	•
MICRON	MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1	1GB	SS	MICRON	D9LGQ	-	-	•	•	•
Micron	MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
MICRON	MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1	2GB	SS	MICRON	D9LGK	-	-	•	•	•
Micron	MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
MICRON	MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1	4GB	DS	MICRON	D9LGK	-	-	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3F13334GK	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.7V	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV4GK	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3P1333LV4GK	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3X13334GK(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.75V	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV6GK	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3P1333LV6GK	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•		•
OCZ	OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-20	1.60V	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV8GK	8GB( 2x 4GB )	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK	8GB( 2x 4GB )	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
PSC	AL7F8G73D-DG1	1GB	SS	PSC	A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05	8-8-8-24	1.5V	•	•	•
PSC	AL8F8G73D-DG1	2GB	DS	PSC	A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05	8-8-8-24	1.5V	•	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B2873DZ1-CH9	1GB	SS	SAMSUNG	SEC 846 HCH9	-	-	•	•	•
					K4B1G08460
SAMSUNG	M378B2873EH1-CH9	1GB	SS	Samsung	SEC 913 HCH9	-	-	•	•	•
					K4B1G0846E
SAMSUNG	M378B2873FHS-CH9	1GB	SS	SAMSUNG	K4B1G0846F	-	-	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5673DZ1-CH9	2GB	DS	Samsung	K4B1G0846D-HCH9	-	-	•	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5673EH1-CH9	2GB	DS	Samsung	SEC 913 HCH9	-	-	•	•	•
					K4B1G0846E
SAMSUNG	M378B5673FH0-CH9	2GB	DS	SAMSUNG	K4B1G0846F	-	-	•	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5273CH0-CH9	4GB	DS	SAMSUNG	K4B2G0846C	-	-	•	•	•
Super Talent	W1333UA1GH	1GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TQ1G83TFR	9	-	•	•	•
Super Talent	W1333UB2GS	2GB	DS	Samsung	K4B1G0846F	9	-	•	•	•
Super Talent	W1333UB4GS	4GB	DS	Samsung	K4B2G0846C	-	-	•	•	•
Super Talent	W1333UX6GM	6GB(3x 2GB)	DS	Micron	0BF27D9KPT	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
Transcend	TS256MLK64V3U	2GB	DS	Micron	9GF27D9KPT	-	-	•	•	•
Transcend	TS256MLK64V3U	2GB	DS	Elpida	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	-	•	•	•
Elixir	M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG	2GB	DS	Elixir	N2CB2G808N-CG	-	-			•
Elixir	M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG	2GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	-	•	•	•
Elixir	M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG	2GB	DS	Elixir	-	-	-	•	•	•
Elixir	M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG	4GB	DS	Elixir	N2CB2G808N-CG	-	-	•	•	•
KINGSHARE	KSRPCD313332G	2GB	DS	PATRIOT	PM128M8D385-15	-	-	•	•	•
Kingtiger	KTG2G1333PG3	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
PATRIOT	PSD31G13332H	1GB	DS	-	-	9	-	•	•	•
PATRIOT	PSD31G13332	1GB	DS	Patriot	PM64M8D38U-15	-	-	•	•	•
PATRIOT	PSD32G13332H	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
RAMAXEL	RMR1870ED48E8F-1333	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	-	-	•	•	•
SILICON	SP001GBLTU133S01	1GB	SS	NANYA	NT5CB128M8AN-CG	9	-	•	•	•
POWER
SILICON	SP001GBLTU133S02	1GB	SS	elixir	N2CB1680AN-C6	9	-	•	•	•
POWER
SILICON	SP002GBLTU133S02	2GB	DS	elixir	N2CB1680AN-C6	9	-	•	•	•
POWER
TAKEMS	TMS1GB364D081-107EY	1GB	SS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.5V	•	•
TAKEMS	TMS2GB364D082-138EW	2GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.5V	•	•
UMAX	E41302GP0-73BDB	2GB	DS	UMAX	U2S24D30TP-13	-	-	•	•
WINTEC	3WVS31333-2G-CNR	2GB	DS	AMPO	AM3420803-13H	-	-	•	•	•

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DDR3-1066 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket
								support (Optional)
			DS	Brand				A*	B*	C*
Crucial	CT12864BA1067.8FF	1GB	SS	Micron	9GF22D9KPT	7	-	•	•	•
Crucial	CT25664BA1067.16FF	2GB	DS	Micron	9HF22D9KPT	7	-	•	•	•
ELPIDA	EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
							voltage)
ELPIDA	EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E	1GB	DS	Elpida	J5308BASE-AC-E	-	-	•	•	•
ELPIDA	EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
							voltage)
KINGSTON	KVR1066D3N7/1G	1GB	SS	KTC	D1288JPNDPLD9U	7	1.5V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KVR1066D3N7/2G	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	7	1.5V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KVR1066D3N7/4G	4GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83AFR	7	1.5V	•	•	•
Micron	MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1	1GB	SS	Micron	9GF22D9KPT	7	-	•	•	•
Micron	MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1	2GB	DS	Micron	9HF22D9KPT	7	-	•	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1066LV4GK	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	Micron	9BF27D9KPV	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B2873EH1-CF8	1GB	SS	Samsung	SEC 901 HCF8	-	-	•	•	•
					K4B1G0846E
SAMSUNG	M378B5273BH1-CF8	4GB	DS	Samsung	846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8	-	-	•	•
Elixir	M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE	2GB	DS	Elixir	N2CB1G80CN-BE	-	-	•	•	•
Elixir	M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE	2GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	-	•	•	•
Kingtiger	2GB DIMM PC3-8500	2GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ1G83AFP G7C	-	-	•	•	•

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.

• C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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1.5Expansion slots

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

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

1.5.1Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

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

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

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

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

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

6.Replace the system cover.

1.5.2Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

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

2.Assign an IRQ to the card.

3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3PCI slot

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

1.5.4PCI Express x4 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.5PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

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1.6Jumpers

1.Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

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

CLRTC

1	2	2	3
P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM
Normal		Clear RTC
(Default)

P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM

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 <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter 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 clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

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

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