ASUS V8-P8H67E User Manual

V-Series P8H67E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

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Second Edition
March 2011

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Table of contents

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

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

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

System package contents ..............................................................................ix

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front panel ....................................................................................

1-2

1.2.1 V6-P8H67E front panel .................................................

1-2

1.2.2 V7-P8H67E front panel ...................................................

1-3

1.2.3 V9/V8-P8H67E front panel ..............................................

1-4

1.3 Rear panel ......................................................................................

1-5

Voltage selector .............................................................................. 1-8

1.4 Internal components .......................................................................

1-9

1.5 Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) ......................................................

1-10

Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system ........................................................ 2-2

2.2 Powering up ...................................................................................

2-2

2.3 Support DVD information ...............................................................

2-2

2.3.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

2-3

2.3.2 Utilities menu ..................................................................

2-4

2.3.3 Make Disk menu .............................................................

2-5

2.3.4 Manual menu ..................................................................

2-5

2.3.5 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2-6

2.3.6 Other information ............................................................

2-6

2.4 Software information ......................................................................

2-8

2.4.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................

2-8

2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager .........................................................

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Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Motherboard layout ........................................................................

3-2

3.3 Jumper ...........................................................................................

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3.4 Connectors ..................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 MemOK! Switch .............................................................................

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3.5 DRAM LED ...................................................................................

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ................................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ................................................

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4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................

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4.2 BIOS setup program ......................................................................

4-9

4.3 Main menu ...................................................................................

4-13

4.3.1 System Language [English] ..........................................

4-13

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................

4-13

4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................

4-13

4.3.4 Security .........................................................................

4-13

4.4 Advanced menu ...........................................................................

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4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4-15

4.4.2 System Agent Conguration .........................................

4-16

4.4.3 PCH Conguration ........................................................

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4.4.4 SATA Conguration .......................................................

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4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

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4.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

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4.4.7 APM ..............................................................................

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4.5 Monitor menu ...............................................................................

4-20

4.5.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature

[xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 4-20

4.5.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or

[Ignore] / [N/A] ...............................................................

4-20

4.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................

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4.5.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .................................

4-21

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

4-21

4.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................

4-21

4.6 Boot menu ....................................................................................

4-22

4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................

4-22

4.6.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................

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4.6.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................... 4-22

4.6.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................

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4.6.5 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................

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4.6.6 Boot Override ................................................................

4-23

4.7 Tools menu ...................................................................................

4-23

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4-23

4.8 Exit menu .....................................................................................

4-24

ASUS contact information ......................................................................... 4-25

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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:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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.

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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.

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.

WARNING! 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.

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/index.aspx.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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

before relocating the system.

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

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

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

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

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

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

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

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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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur

durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Conventions used in this guide

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 aid in completing a task.

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide 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.

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage
V-Series P8H67E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
V-Series P8H67E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the
front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the
support DVD.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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System package contents

Check your V-Series P8H67E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS V-Series P8H67E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

6. Keyboard/Mouse (Optional)

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System introduction

This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS V-Series P8H67E. The
chapter lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.

Chapter 1

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P8H67E!
The ASUS V-Series P8H67E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home

entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports

the Second Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the 1155-land
package.

The system supports up to 16 GB of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs. High­resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA,
USB 2.0/3.0, and 8-channel audio features take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports.

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical

drives.

2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays.

These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk drives.

3. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

4. Headphone port.

This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-

plug.

5. USB 2.0 ports.

These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for
connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others.

6. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical

drives.

2. IEEE1394a port

(optional).

3. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

4. USB 2.0 ports.

These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for
connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others.

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5. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

6. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-

plug.

7. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

8. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

9. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

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1. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for

connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA
optical drives.

2. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

3. Headphone port.

This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-

plug.

4. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

5. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

6. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

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7. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

8. Optical disk drive eject button.

Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

9. Optical disk drive bay.

Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

10. Optical disk drive bay (empty).Optical disk drive bay (empty).

Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in

this bay.

1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow
convenient connection of devices.

Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent
the system from overheating.

SPDIF OUT

HDMI

DVI

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1. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area. See the section Voltage selector on page 1-8
before adjusting this switch.

2. Power connector.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

3. PS/2 keyboard port.

This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

4. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for

connecting USB 2.0 devices.

5. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected
content.

6. DVI-D Out port.

This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

7. USB 3.0 ports 1 ~ 2.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for

connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

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

• 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.

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

audio conguration.

9. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

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

10. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

11. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

12. Line Out port (lime).

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

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

Out.

13. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

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

Port

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Activity/Link Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port LED indications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

14. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

15. LAN (RJ-45) port.

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

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

16. Chassis fan vent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system

chassis.

17. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

18. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device via an

optical S/PDIF cable.

19. Power Switch.

This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.

20. Power supply unit fan vent.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation

inside the power supply unit.

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Voltage selector

The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use
this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in
your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will
seriously damage the system!

115V/230V

Voltage selector

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover
and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference.

1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. 3.5-inch drive bay

4. Hard disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 mode)

10. PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode)

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components
and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system.

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

continued on the next page

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

A* B* C*

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

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

1.3V(low
voltage)

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

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

1.35V(low
voltage)

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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 - - • • •
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(矮矮) 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(矮矮) 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 OCZ3G13334GK 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 OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-5-5-20 1.85V
OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • •

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DDR3-1333 MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)

A* B* C*

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 K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •

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 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS Samsung

SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D

- - • •

Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS - - 9 - • • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - • •
PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48E8F-1333 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •
SILICON

POWER

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

SILICON
POWER

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

SILICON
POWER

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

TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1GB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1GB SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB DS - - 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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DDR3-1066MHz capability

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

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

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

suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

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

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

slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

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

dual-channel memory conguration.

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM

socket

support

(Optional)

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 - • • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • •
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • •

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This chapter helps you power up the system
and install drivers and utilities from the
support DVD.

Chapter 2

Starting up

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Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install

the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your

hardware.

2.3 Support DVD information

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility
drivers that enhance the system features.

2.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more
information.

•

Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system
versions.

•

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

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without

the necessary drivers. Use a RAID driver disk when installing Windows XP OS to a
Serial ATA hard drive included in a RAID set.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding
screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

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Press to turn ON the system

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2.3.1 Running the support DVD

To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically
displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

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

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

the DVD.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to
display support
DVD/motherboard
information

ASUS InstAll

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

Intel Chipset Driver

Installs the Intel Chipset driver.

Reaktek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

Realtek LAN Driver

Installs the Realtek® LAN driver.

Browser Conguration Utility

Installs the Browser Conguration Utility.

Management Engine Interface

Installs the Management Engine Interface.

USB 3.0 Driver

Installs the USB 3.0 driver.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports.

ASUS InstAll

Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

Realtek Ethernet Utility

Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs ASUS AI Manager.

ASUS AI Suite II

Installs the ASUS AI Suite II.

Adobe Reader 9

Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable

Document Format (PDF).

Internet Radio

Installs the Internet Radio.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility.

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2.3.3 Make Disk menu

The Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk.

2.3.4 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the
folder of the user manual.

Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Reader
from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual.

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2.3.6 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard

and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

2.3.5 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this

information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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Browse this DVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

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2.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you
through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software for

more information.

2.4.1 AI Suite II

ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows
users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

Installing AI Suite II

To install AI Suite II:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2. Click the

Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Click to select a utility

Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency

Click to update the motherboard BIOS

Click to show the
system information

Click to customize
the interface settings

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI
Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II
main menu bar.

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the

motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI

Suite II.

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EPU

EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides

several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the

system shift modes automatically according to current system status. You can also customize
each mode by conguring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and

Fan Control.

Launching EPU

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the
AI Suite II main menu bar.

*Shifts between the
display of Total and
Current CO2 reduced

Displays the system
properties of each
mode

*• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced

since you installed EPU.

*• Select

From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced

since you click the Clear button .

Displays the following
message if no VGA power
saving engine is detected.

Advanced settings for each mode

Multiple system
operating modes

Displays current mode

The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated

Displays the amount of
CO2 reduced

Displays the
current CPU power

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Probe II

Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you

of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,
and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is
always at a healthy operating condition.

Launching Probe II

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II
on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Conguring Probe II

Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the
sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of
sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.

Loads the default
threshold values for
each sensor

Applies your
changes

Loads your saved

conguration

Saves your

conguration

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Sensor Recorder

Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and
fan speed, as well as recording the changes.

Launching Sensor Recorder

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI
Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe .

Conguring Sensor Recorder

Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to
monitor. The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you
enable.

Select the

sensors that

you want to

monitor

Click to zoom
in/out the Y axis

Click to zoom

in/out the X axis
Click to return
to the default
mode

Drag to view

the status

during a

certain period

of time

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Monitor

The Monitor section includes the Sensor and
CPU Frequency panels.

Sensor

The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU
temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to
launch the Sensor panel.

CPU Frequency

The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click
Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency
panel.

Sensor panel

CPU Frequency panel

Resident in the right pane (system information area)

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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

want to download. Click Next.

When there is not updated version

detected, it is shown as the screen
on the right side.

Update

The Update section allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with
the ASUS designed update utilities.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® OS. 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 or view the BIOS version information.

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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.

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

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System Information

The System Information section displays the
information about the motherboard, CPU, and
memory slots.

• Click the MB tab to see the details on the

motherboard manufacturer, product name,
version, and BIOS.

• Click the

CPU tab to see the details on the

processor and the Cache.

• Click the

SPD tab and then select

the memory slot to see the details on
the memory module installed on the
corresponding slot.

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Settings

The Settings section allows you to customize the
main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin.

• Application allows you to select the

application that you want to enable.

• Bar allows you to modify the bar setting,

• Skin allows you to customize the interface’s

contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and
gamma.

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Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager on your computer:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation

wizard appears.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe le from the ASUS AI
Manager folder in the support CD. Double-click the setup.exe le to start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.

Launching AI Manager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS >
AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.

Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main
window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar
or taskbar.

2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager

ASUS AI Manager is a utility that gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used
applications.

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AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS
utilities or display system information easily. Click the Main, My Favorites, Support or

Information tab to display the menu’s contents.
Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the

Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

Close button
Maximize / restore button
Minimize button

Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit
the AI Manager.

Main

The Main menu contains ve utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click the arrow
on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu.

AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE

history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display
the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply
when done.

Click to extend or restore

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AI Security

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as

USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a

password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click

Ok.

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click

Apply.

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

Ok. The selected

device is locked and not accessible.

To unlock the selected device:

1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

Ok. The selected

device is unlocked.

To change password:

Click Change Password, then follow the on-screen instructions to change password.

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AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

To specify the boot sequence:

1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot
sequence.

2. When done, press

Apply.

My Favorites

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from

searching for the applications throughout your computer.

To add an application:

1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click

Open on the le location window. The application is added to My Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You
can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Support

Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website,
download support website, or contact information.

Information

Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system,
motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory.

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R

This chapter gives information about the
motherboard that comes with the system.
This chapter includes the motherboard
layout, jumper settings, and connector
locations.

Chapter 3

Motherboard info

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction

The Vintage V-series P8H67E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This
chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system

reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

P8H67-M PRO

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCI2

PCI1

USB910USB56 USB78

C

LR

T

C

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

PWR_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

ALC

887-VD

RTL

8111E

EPU

ASM
1442

BIOS

VIA

VT6415

Asmedia

1083

Asmedia

1042

SB_PWR

SPDIF_OUT

24.4cm(9.6in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA1155

Intel

®

H67

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA3G_2SATA3G_1

SATA3G_3

SATA6G_2SATA6G_1

PANEL

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

AUDIO

KB_USB34

LAN1_USB12

SPDIFO
_HDMI

USB3_12

DVI_VGA

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3.3 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

<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.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

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Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

3.4 Connectors

1. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA3G_1

SATA6G_1

SATA3G_2

SATA6G_2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA3G_3

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

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P8H67-M PRO SATA connectors

2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

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!

The USB module is purchased separately.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO USB2.0 connectors

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

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3. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 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.

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!

Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

GND

+12V

Rotation

PWR_FAN

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4. 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.

• 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.

• By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High Denition

front panel audio module to this connector, set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS
to [Enabled]. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration” for details.

5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect

one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF
module.

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO Analog front panel connector

AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

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P8H67-M PRO Digital audio connector

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• We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit

(PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power
plugs.

• If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin
power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power
rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

•

DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not

boot.

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

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

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

6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)

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.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND

-12 Volts
+3 Volts

+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts

EATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

+12V DC

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

GND

GND

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• 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.

• 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.

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO System panel connector

PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

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3.4 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.

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO MemOK! Switch

• Refer to section 3.5 DRAM LED for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

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

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® 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 message will appear during POST reminding you that
the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

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

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3.5 DRAM LED

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

P8H67-M PRO

P8H67-M PRO DRAM LED

DRAM LED

R

BIOS setup

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

Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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

• Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system 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. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and requests you
to run the BIOS setup.

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

• Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings with the help of a trained service
personnel.

• BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem in using the current BIOS
version, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to
system boot failure.

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

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

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows® desktop, click

Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite

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

2. Click

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

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

Updating from the Internet

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

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

Next.

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

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

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

Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the

Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

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

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

Updating from a BIOS file

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

b. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

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

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

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

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

• Press

<Alt> + <F2> during POST.

• Enter the BIOS setup. Go to the

Tools menu, select EZ Flash 2, and press

<Enter> to enable it.

Press

<Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found.

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

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

Flash Info

MODEL: V-P8H67E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010

Exit

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup

File Path: fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 10/19/10 03:21p 4194304 VP8H67E.ROM

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75

File Info

MODEL: VER: DATE

Help Info

2. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process

and automatically reboots the system when done.

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

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

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

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

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

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

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 4.8 Exit menu
for details.

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

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

C:\>d:

D:\>

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).

Please select boot device:

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup

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

4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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

allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or

gets corrupted during the updating process.

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

Before updating BIOS

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

single partition.

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

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

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

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

optical drive as the boot device.

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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.

D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Filename Extension

Backing up the current BIOS

To backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater

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

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

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

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

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07

Current ROM

Update ROM

Note

Saving BIOS:

PATH: A:\

BOARD: V-P8H67E
VER: 0208

DATE: 10/19/2010

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.

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Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

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

V-P8H67E.ROM 4194304 2010-10-19 17:30:48

PATH: A:\

BOARD: V-P8H67E
VER: 0208

DATE: 10/19/2010

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

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

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

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

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

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

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 4.8
Exit menu for details.

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

disconnected them.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press

<Delete> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,

POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST, do any of the following:

• Press

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

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

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

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

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

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 3.4 MemOK! Switch on
how to erase the RTC RAM.

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

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

BIOS menu screen

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

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EZ Mode

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

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 4.6 Boot memu for details.

V-P8H67E

BIOS Version : 0208 Build Date : 10/19/2010

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

Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)

Exit/Advanced Mode

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

CPU

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

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

English

EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode

Monday [10/25/2010]

Normal

Quiet

Performance Energy Saving

System Performance

Boot Menu(F8)

Default(F5)

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

Boot Priority

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

Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program

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

Power Saving mode

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Loads optimized default

Selects the boot device priority

Selects the boot device priority

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

• The Boot Menu(F8)

button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

Displays the system properties of the

selected mode on the right hand side

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Advanced Mode

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

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

Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

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

Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage Controller.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar

Menu items

Scroll bar

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Disabled
Enabled

Back button

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 3100 MHz

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

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enalbed

Conguration elds

Pop-up window

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Menu items

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

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

their respective menu items.

Back button

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

Submenu items

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

Pop-up window

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

options for that item.

Scroll bar

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

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

Navigation keys

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

General help

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

Conguration elds

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

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

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

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4.3 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.

4.3.1 System Language [English]

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

[English]

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.4 Security

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

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.3 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.

Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

BIOS Version 0208 x64
Build Date 10/19/2010
ME Version 7.0.0.1135

CPU Information

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

Memory Information
Total Memory 1024 MB

Speed 1333 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Mon 10/25/2010]
System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

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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.

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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Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

CPU Conguration Parameters

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

→←: Select Screen

↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

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

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

can cause the system to malfunction.

4.4 Advanced menu

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

> CPU Conguration

> System Agent Conguration

> PCH Conguration

> SATA Conguration

> USB Conguration

> Onboard Devices Conguration

> APM

4.4.1 CPU Conguration

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

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

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+>
and <-> keys or the numeric keypad 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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4.4.2 System Agent Conguration

The System Agent Conguration menu allows you to change the System Agent settings.

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

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

iGPU Memory [64M]

Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size.
Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA

devices. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

with extended CPUID functions.

[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 Technology [Disabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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4.4.3 PCH Conguration

The South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings.

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4.4.4 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.

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

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

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

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.

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

SATA hard disk drives.

Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller 0. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enhanced] [Compatible]

Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller 1. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enhanced]

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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4.4.5 USB Conguration

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

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

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices.

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

XHCI Hand-off [Enabeled]

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

feature.

[Disabled] Disables the function.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

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

feature.

[Disabled] Disables the function.

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Reaktek LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and
allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

The following item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to
[Enabled].

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Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function.

[Disabled] Disables this function

4.4.7 APM

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.

WOL (include AC Power Loss) [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables Wake-On LAN after a power failure. This feature requires an ATX

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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.

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 RTC [Disabled]

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

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

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4.5 Monitor menu

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

4.5.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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.

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,
and power fan speeds 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.

Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

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

CPU Temperature

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF

MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF

CPU Fan Speed 4515 RPM

Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A

Power Fan Speed N/A

CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled

Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled

CPU Voltage +1.184 V

3.3V Voltage +3.312 V

5V Voltage +5.080 V

12V Voltage +12.192 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled

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4.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

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

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

4.5.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

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

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

4.5.5 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.

4.5.6 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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4.6 Boot menu

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

4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]

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

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

4.6.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

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

4.6.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

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

sequence.

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

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

4.6.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

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

program.

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

Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

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

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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

> Hard Drive BBS Priorities

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4.6.5 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.

4.6.6 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.

4.7 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.

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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.

For more details, refer to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.

Main

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Exit

Be used to update BIOS

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

> ASUS EZ Flash Utility

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4.8 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>,

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 you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.

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.

Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Save Changes & Reset

Discard Changes & Exit

ASUS EZ Mode

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

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