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2. ER 58 22 22 SS E H n mm i gt Channel Sockets I lI Channel A DIMM At and DIMM_A2 Na I on Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 o A I e EE o r BCEE mmm P8H67 M PRO 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 13 1 14 1 7 2 DIMM sockets AN Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation According to Intel CPU specification DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The d
3. 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility l 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ul 2 3 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 3 Main menu I U U U u u u 2 3 1 System Language a 232 System Dale uuu un nina niia 233 System Time nn 2334 ed 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2 4 2 Memory Frequency 243 GPUBOOSt EE 2 44 iGPU Max Freouency 2 14 2 4 5 EPU Power Saving Mode a 2 14 2 4 66 DRAM Timing Control a 2 14 2 4 7 CPU Power Management 2 14 2 4 8 CPU Offset Mode Sign sses 2 15 2 4 9 IGPU Offset Mode Sign u a 2 15 2 4 10 DRAM Voltage 2 16 2 4 11 VCCIO Voltage ncen 2 16 2 4 12 1 8FSR Voltage u 2 16 2 4 13 PCH Voltage nr 2 16 2 4 14 Load Line Calibration A 2 16 2 4 15 CPU Spread Spectrum 2 16 2 5 Advanced menu 2 17 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 5 1 Trusted Computing a 2 5 2 CPU Confiouraton I a 2 5 3 System Agent Configuration 2 5 4 PCH Configouraton a 2 5 6 USB Configuration a 2 5 5 SATA Confouraton I a 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Confouratlon 258 APM EE Monitor menu eseesrsnnenavrnevenvn
4. ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 1805 010920 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone aumeufe D se Aner owey 039 uonsod OLoz Bupjzew 39 DUDPBUI ANWJOJUOD 03 ye ulBaq 0 JE3A 010Z LZ 390 218G uoneieloc q Buppew 552 6002 822 ON 03 uonenbay 5002 10 29 N3 O 9002 10629 Na O 602 269 ON 03 uonenBay 5002 1O 29 N3 O 8002 22 I ON 03 uonenbay Sande d13 03 53 1 60020 6002 I LV 9002 L 09609 NA KI 9002 LY 2002 590090Na C 9002 L 05609 N3 O FOE LLV L00Z L 09609 N3 O Ae AAT D3 96 9000 S0 9002 1 e LA Z ZS LOE NA 60 2002 L E LA 92 ZOE NA 90 2002 z 2 LA 2 926 ZOE NI 60 2002 l t LA b2 68P LOE NI 70 8002 z E LA Z1 68P LOE NI 11 2002 Lt LA 6 68 LOE NI L 9008 FE LA 2 68 LOE NI 80 2002 L E LA t 68
5. Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size Configuration options 32M 64M 96M 128M Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device Configuration options Disabled Enabled iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi Monitor Support for add on VGA devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 4 PCH Configuration 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 19 2 5 5 SATA Configuration 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 configuration 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
6. If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used througho
7. Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line in Line in Line in Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic in Mic in Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Orange Gray Side Speaker Out 11 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices 12 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices fo DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows lt operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 13 DVI port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 14 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu Ray and other protected content fo Dual display output support mm This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supp
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9. i5 Core i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel H67 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4x 240 pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non ECC DDR3 1333 1066MHz memory modules Supports up to 32GB system memory Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP The Max 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on market Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel Refer to Memory QVL for details Refer to www asus com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCI Express x16 slot blue x16 mode 1 x PCI Express x16 slot x4 mode 2 x PCI slots Integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge CPU Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 75Hz 4 3 Supports DVI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DirectX 10 1 Intel H67 Express Chipset 4x
10. p4eogJaUlON P8H67 M PRO E6149 First Edition V1 October 2010 Copyright 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT A
11. ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanquage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with the USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 slk s3 s 28 a 4 EE EE Baa Baa g bamo aalalo dado aaa aalalo 38362 33362 33362 39552 88859 fff ty L ft fy LE LE LEE ag 17117 1217 1 ig at E ele II s IP mrd LE mrd Sei enig sees eig ses Baal Baal Baal Ball Baal e 235 738 733 88 228 P8H67 M PRO USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will d
12. Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters P The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the low limit of CPU temperature The values range 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan dut
13. and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings ASUS P8H67 M PRO Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassi
14. of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash Utility gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen appears P For more details refer to section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings P The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 29 2 30 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default valu
15. published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electric shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company
16. 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 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 25 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity TPM NC PCICLK AD2 FRAME AD1 fa w PCIRST DND fa m AD3 NC 3 3V SERIRQ ADO CLKRUN far m NC NC fa 3 3VSB o GND GND La PwRDW PIN1 fo The TPM module is purchased separately 11 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers LPT Gei SLCT GND Jee PE o GND Je BUSY a GND Iesel ACK I GND fa PD7 GND feel PG lt GND fa w PS GND fa PD4 IQ GND fa si PD 9 SLINH PD2 INIT PD1 ERR m PD0 o AFD fa z STB BCC mm g PIN 1 P8H67 M PRO Parallel Port Connector 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 Onboard switch Onboard switch allows you to fine tune pe
17. the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm 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 lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow yo
18. the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 C Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Full Screen Logo Option ROM Messages Setup Mode Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 gt SATA XXXXXXXXXXXX gt SATA XXXXXXXXXXXX gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities 2 7 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 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables th
19. which means there will be no more confusion of Line in Line out and Mic jacks Chapter 1 Product introduction 1000M SE tvmer apacitors 1 3 2 ASUS P8H67 M PRO Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently accessed setup info while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings MemOK MemOK quickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Get your system up and running in no time ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the ASUS TurboV T
20. 1 pin AAFP 1 20 8 MemOK switch Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 23 DRAM LED Intel CPU socket 6 rem connector 20 1 pin TPM ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors A Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the 2 socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard a co g BCC mmm e P8H67 M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A Load lever and then move it to the right B
21. 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector continued on the next page P8H67 M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S PDIF out port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 8 channel audio ports 32 Mb Flash ROM EFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SMBIOS v2 6 ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME WOR by PME WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cable 1 x I O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti virus software OEM version MicroATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 5 cm x 24 5 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xi xii Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H67 M PRO motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P8H67 M PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s c
22. I EIDE o gt KN CT des LS Ne n no r lt o mes SS ee i o F NOTE Orient the red markings monona mmm on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 P8H67 M PRO IDE connector 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Ground Ground Speaker O u D a SI Hi PANEL HIT J PIN1 ev gv RER Q H 5 85 44 ne re u O ullu o o aa D LI eee SS IDE LED PWRSW RESET o GA Sa a BCC een gt Requires an ATX power supply P8H67 M PRO System panel connector 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 flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This 2 pin connector is for the
23. IOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 BOARD BSHS7 MNPRO BOARD JUNENGNN VER 0227 VER Unknown DATE 09 25 2020 DATE Unknown PATH WER BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 2 9 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 BOARD BBHGTSMEPRO BOARD kum VER 0227 VER Unknown DATE 09 25 2010 DATE Unknown PATH ER A P8H67MP ROM 4194304 2010 09 20 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt 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 pro
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25. R Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 8FSR voltage The values range from 1 8000V to 1 9000V with a 0 1V interval 2 4 13 PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 735V to 1 685V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 14 Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to set the CPU Load Line percentage Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 4 15 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices q Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode g Advanced gt CPU Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt USB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM 2 5 1 Trusted Computing The Trusted Computing menu allows you to change TPM settings TPM Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable TPM support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 24 7 2 18 2 5 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detec
26. S using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash Flash Inf MODEL P8H67 N H File Path Drive Folder Info fsO 10 11 10 10 23p 4194304 P8H67MP ROM File Info MODEL Help Info Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup ASUS P8H67 M PRO Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done A This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A The BIOS file in the sup
27. Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors 2x Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors Intel Rapid Storage technology supports RAID 0 1 5 10 VIA VT6415 1 Ultra DMA 133 100 for up to 2 PATA devices Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller continued on the next page P8H67 M PRO specifications summary ALC892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports Jack detection Multi streaming and Anti POP technologies Optical S PDIF out ports at mid board and back I O BD Audio Layer Content Protection ASMedia 1042 controller 2x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue at the back I O Intel H67 Express Chipset 14x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 10 ports at mid board 4 ports at the back panel ASUS Special 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features GPU Boost Turbo V Auto Tuning Adopt Fast Mode ASUS Hybrid Switches MemOK ASUS Protect 3 0 technology ASUS EPU Anti Surge protection LOW EMI solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design MOS PCH Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS O C Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Internal connectors 5 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 10 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector
28. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2 0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration Kne Ea er Mae x16 Recommended for single VGA card N A Dual VGA PCle card x16 In single VGA card mode use the PCIe 2 0 x16 1 slot blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode See page 1 22 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date t
29. a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis P The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately P8H67 M PRO Serial port COM1 connector ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 21 1 22 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit EATX12V EATXPWR I r ooog B adda 3 Volts JH GND IRAR 12 Volts JEE 5 Volts RFE 12 Volts C LH 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK _ C 5 Volts ale PIN 1 GND QL GND 5 Volts 40 C GND 0000 LEE 3445 GND JO GND CO E 5 Volts QH PSON een GND IC JL H GND gt 3 Volts 12 Volts o 3 Volts C 3 Volts BCC mm Wiem P8H67 M PRO ATX power connectors K Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin
30. ables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 cable Accessories 1 x I O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual P If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Processors Se This motherboard supports the Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2 channel 4 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 1 CHIPSET H67 inside Intel H67 Express Chipset The Intel H67 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 2nd generation processors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability Additionally the H67 provides 2 SATA 6 0 Gb s and 4 SATA 3 0 Gb s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems Dual Channel DDR3 1333 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 1066 MHz t
31. amage the motherboard Z The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port TT D m r CT 5 LI 3 RER gt AO n HO 55 o KERR SPDIF OUT P8H67 M PRO Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 23 8 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI EIDE The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Slave Gray Cable Select Two devices Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave P Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA Gen cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 IDE devices A If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting PR
32. ce only ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 11 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN CPU FAN me i kel e dese 2226 z z u fpi s 292 5 a no SS D o o N 33 o EOOD um P8H67 M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets
33. ce with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we
34. commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced Allows you to set the SATA Controller 0 Configuration options Disabled Enhanced Compatible Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced Allows you to set the SATA Controller 1 Configuration options Disabled Enhanced Compatible SMART 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features P 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 Auto Sets to default settings 2 20 ASUS P8H67 M PRO Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabeled Enabled Enables the support for USB3 0 devices Disabled The USB3 0 devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabl
35. e full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature 2 7 3 Post Report 5 sec Allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 27 2 28 2 7 4 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 2 7 5 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 2 7 6 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 P To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST 2 7 7 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number
36. e numeric keypad and press lt Enter gt You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt 2 4 8 CPU Offset Mode Sign This item appears when the EPU Power Saving Mode item is set to Disabled To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 635V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable 2 4 9 iGPU Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value HI To offset the voltage by a negative value Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 15 iGPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 635V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 10 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 185V to 2 135V with a 0 005V interval H According to Intel CPU specification DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may I damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V 2 4 11 VCCIO Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage The values range from 0 7350V to 1 6850V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 12 1 8FS
37. ed Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller P The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Allows you to select the digital audio output type Configuartion options SPIDF HDMI VIA Storage Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the VIA storage controller Disabled Disables the controller VIA Storage OPROM Enabled This item appears only when the VIA Storage Controller item is set to Enabled Enabled Enables the VIA Storage OPROM Disabled Disables the VIA Storage OPROM Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 21 Realtek PXE ROM 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard USB 3 0 controller Disabl
38. ed Disables the controller P The following one item appear only when the Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller item is set to Gem Enabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Enabled Enables the Asmedia USB 3 0 battery charging function Disabled Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings I0 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F 8h IRQ 4 IO 2F 8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port LPT Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address Configuration options Auto 10 378h IRQ 5 IO 378h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 I0 278h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 10 3BCh IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode Allows you to change the printer port mode Configuration options STD Priinter Mode SPP Mode EPP 1 9 and SPP Mode EPP 1 7 and SPP Mode ECP Mode ECP and EPP 1 9 Mode ECP and EPP 1 7 Mode 2 22 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 5 8 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes i
39. eed U u u uuu Motherboard overview U uu u serene 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 5 2 Screw holes AEN 153 Motherboard Jovout ENEE 1 5 4 Layout content Central Processing Unit CPU u u 1 6 1 Installing the CDU 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 12 System memory sensesecscssecsccsecceccndeecerestecvsatvesrecediatendrecedsreeustuers 1 13 1 7 1 OVEVIEN us eten 1 13 1 7 2 Memory eoptouratons a 1 14 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 15 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM n 1 15 Expansion slots u u u u u U uuu 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion Card 1 16 183 PORSO Zeie ett 1 16 1 8 4 PCI Express X16 sote 1 16 JumperS cesscdsecsceasiasnsencaseasescteasenteuancnansesedcastateansaaradnenanvens 1 17 RE EC 1 18 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 18 Contents 1 10 2 Internal connectors 141 Onboard SWIIcdhuyq u asa aqa eet 1 12 OnboardLEDS imssesmesseseninvneneensnkenssnnevandanse anndnnkandundnkesadener 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system 1 13 2 Support DVD information Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS
40. efault memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components To install a DIMM DIMM notch 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snap
41. em and press lt Enter gt or double click the item Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration 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 fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt 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 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt or click on it to display a list of options ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 Sy
42. en click Al Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation fe Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite II gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al 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 traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 P 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 file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIO
43. es 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 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 lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished 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 lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation 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 filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ASUS P8H67 M PRO ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com
44. formation I 2 13 2 14 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz f Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this e 3 happens revert to the default setting 2 4 3 GPU Boost Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 4 iGPU Max Frequency Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency The values range from 1100MHz to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value 2 4 5 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting AUTO This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options AUTO Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this JE happens revert to the default settings 2 4 7 CPU Power Management The sub ite
45. his easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its user friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away Moreover the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O C settings in different scenarios Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up This tool also provides stability testing Even O C beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance User friendly Ul facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system level upgrades ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU Al Suite H With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite H consolidates ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth Allin one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0 dB thermal
46. ime and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords CLRTC fue 23 CET SO Normal Clear RTC Default To erase the RTC RAM 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 Hold down the lt Del gt 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 z position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Ifthe 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 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 17 1 18 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5678 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse COMBO port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard
47. mouse Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indicators LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED No link 10 Mbps connection ks Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1 Gbps connection LAN port Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects the side speaker in an 8 channel audio configuration Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in the 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction Audio 2 4 6 and 8 channel configuration
48. mpt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them 2 6 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure 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 lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what
49. ms in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced lintel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production ASUS P8H67 M PRO Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the EIST item to Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions Disabled Disables this function fo The following three items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to Enabled Long duration power limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Long duration maintained Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Short duration power limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using th
50. nboard Devices Configuration for details 2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA3G1 4 7 pin SATA6G1 2 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb s or 6Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives SATA3G 3 SATA3G 4 GND RSATA TXP RSATA TXN4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA TXN2 RSATA RXN2 SATA6 O il GND RSATA TXP2 GND RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA TXN2 RSATA RXN2 A Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 CPU Chassis and Power fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin PWR FAN 4 pin CHA FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector I DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components They are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors CPU_FAN H GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN PWR_FAN M GND o D IB CPU FAN PWR a gt A CPU FAN IN 225 CPU FAN PWM if t e P8H67 M PRO fan connectors 4 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM1 The connector is for
51. nnnevensnnenevennenenenannenevenvnnnnevensenenenenn 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Gpeed 263 CPU Q Fan Control a a 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control sses 265 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 26 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Boot menu u uuu 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State SCH Full Ser ermrL0g0 ee Seege EE 2 7 3 Post Report eegene eege smie 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages A 2 28 2 7 5 Setup Mode ENEE 2 28 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities a 2 28 277 Boot Overlder i E 2 28 EE U u u uu 2 29 284 ASUS EZ Flash 2 l n narsa 2 29 282 ASUS O C Profile 2 29 Exit MENU ISL Aaa anu un uqa uta auke 2 30 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordan
52. ntel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance A When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately ensure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install Use an LGA1155 compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for referen
53. nto on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake even
54. o meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance True Serial ATA 6Gb s support The Intel H67 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA SATA interface delivering up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer USB 3 0 support Experience ultra fast data transfer at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components PCI Express 2 0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance S PDIF out connector at the back I O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S PDIF SONY PHILIPS Digital Interface out connecor at the back I O The S PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output and jack detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection
55. ode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu bar Pop up window General help CPU Ratio Disabled Enabled Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Hyper threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled EIST Enalbed Menu items Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration 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 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the it
56. orted for your motherboard Dual display outputs Supported Not supported DVI D Sub DVI HDMI HDMI D Sub During POST only the monitor connected to the D Sub port has display The dual display function works only under Windows This motherboard also supports two add on graphics card and two onboard VGA output at the same time 15 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 19 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector R R PRESENCE SENSE1_RETU SENSE2_RETU NC NC C S AGND PIN1 PIN1 Fa BS PORT1L PORT1R NC Line out_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out R PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition Ci en iy P8H67 M PRO Analog front panel connector VK If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See section 2 5 7 O
57. port DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 2 Turn on the system Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file 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 flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environmen
58. pped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gp asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents NOticesui u A ka s I E aaa i Safety information About this guide l ullu u u uuu u uuu li P8H67 M PRO specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 Welcome l u l u U u uQ 1 1 Package contents Special features UL IIIa sas EES 1 3 1 Product highlights eirinen 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Before you proc
59. 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 e EI Er a L DRAM LED Na o ro n Ho Pane AFRO E t BCC mmm P8H67 M PRO DRAM LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fo Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 13 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features fo The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the lt ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays
60. rformance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 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 TT o Kaz H TT I L MemOK 8 2 n 10 D aes LG el OH DC CC CH sm P8H67 M PRO MemOK Switch Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED The DRAM LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows 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 ligh
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62. s back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining em clip The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 15 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1
63. s in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ogongo noon a G Place this side towards a the rear of the chassis i a L S Q mel sim s me aim og Ga p z CO H O sisi i me P8H67 M PRO dk Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 9 2 24 50m 9 6in
64. s the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage Selects the display language of output CPU chassis power fan speed the BIOS setup program f Exit Advanced Mode P8H67 M PRO Engish Vw BIOS Version 0217 Build Date 09 25 2010 CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU 0 amp 3 10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Monday 9 27 2010 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz y Temperature F voltage se Fan Speed CPU 113 09F 45 5 V CPU_FAN 4 PWR_FAN D W CHA_FAN Ci System Performance Performance Energy Saving Normal Boot Priority Use the Inouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the E Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority ff 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 ASUS P8H67 M PRO Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations P To access the EZ M
65. solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by the northbridge chipset Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance ASUS MyLogo2 This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256 color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly
66. stem Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Fran ais Deutsch 18444930 8288 PX AAG 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings P If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 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 fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From
67. stems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed ASUS P8H67 M PRO Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function CPU C1E Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function CPU C3 Report Disabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration 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 Configuration options PCI PEG PEG PCI IGPU PCIAGPU PEG iGPU iGPU Memory 64M
68. t Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 23 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode g Monitor MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed Power Fan Speed CPU Q Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Fan Profile Chassis Q Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit Chassis Fan Profile CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage Scroll down to display the following items 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 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 field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 24 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 2 6 3 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low
69. t Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt 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 Ple ct boc SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt ASUS P8H67 M PRO Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The B
70. the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll lj Click an icon to Intel Chipset Driver PI ect display Support DVD motherboard Realtek Audio Driver information Realtek 10 100 1000 PCKE UAN Driver Browser Configuration Utility Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Management Engine Interface USB 3 0 Driver Norton Internet Security 2010 Click an item to install P If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 29 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab th
71. ts 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 lt gt and lt gt 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 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 Configuration 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 flag to always return to zero 0 Intel R Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating sy
72. ts continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified 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 ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 27 1 28 1 12 1 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED IW E SB PWR IQ ON OFF o Standby Power Powered Off ii es os mm P8H67 M PRO Onboard LED DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting
73. u to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Memory Frequency GPU Boost IGPU Max Frequency EPU Power Saving Mode gt DRAM Timing Control gt CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign CPU Voltage IGPU Offset Mode Sign IGPU Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance BCLK PEG Frequency XXX Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz Chapter 2 BIOS in
74. until it is released from the retention tab To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU Retention tab 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted 4 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU LL ASUS P8H67 M PRO 1 10 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this 8 step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help Close the load plate A and then push down the load lever B ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob C Insert the load lever under the retention tab Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The I
75. ut this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task f CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task qA IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task fe NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt P8H67 M PRO specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage GA1155 socket for Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core
76. y cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 25 2 26 Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manuall 2 6 5 Chassis Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust
77. you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value Refer to section 1 9 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode P The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot memu for details Exit

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