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    P8H67-M EVO Motherboard
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    vii About this guide...viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY
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    .4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU
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    ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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
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    signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and
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    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: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P8H67-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology
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    Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O ASUS TurboV EVO: - GPU Boost with
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    GPU Boost switch 1 x EPU switch 1 x COM port connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x TPM header 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI MIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS
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    package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H67-M EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB
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    bandwidth that enhances system performance. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8H67-M EVO brings you the multi-GPU choice of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel H67 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style
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    overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to integated memory controller. MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility
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    front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy
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    the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ]) 9. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. EPU switch 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 15. GPU Boost switch
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    Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. Chapter 2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO
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    System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility
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    P8H67-M EVO Motherboard 24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 9-9-9-24 9 9 9 9 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - • • • - • • 1.5 • - • • • - • • • - • • - • • • - • • • - • • - • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-7
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    P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support DJ-F - - • • • ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - -2G 2GB DS - - - - • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - -
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    • P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • MICRON
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    do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11
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    We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-24 for details. IRQ assignments for this
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    load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-13
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    the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. 3. GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable GPU speed. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
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    until the problem is solved. This userfriendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15
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    3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-17
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    , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before
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    , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before
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    cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select
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    so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-21
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. motherboard BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install
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    plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System power the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-27
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-29
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    Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-31
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-33
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-35
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-37
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    * 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. Power External SATA port 8. IEEE 1394a port 9. DisplayPort output port** 10. HDMI out port** 11. DVI out pot 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Audio I/O ports*** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-39
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    Due to the Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan or underscan. Refer to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect
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    Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Click Display
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    Chapter 2 ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Orange - Black - Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker
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    Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-43
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    Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.5.8 APM for details. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-45
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    Chapter 2 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program is
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    changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/15/2010] P8H67-M EVO BIOS Version : 0243 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/14/2010 Speed : 3000
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    Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    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 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
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    Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.8 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-5
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    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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in
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    options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto GPU Boost Disabled iGPU Max. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving
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    BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. GPU Boost [Disabled] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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    [Disabled] Disables this function. The following three items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the CPU Offset Mode Sign setting and the CPU model you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-9
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    you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you
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    ��d�] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Red +/- 0.125V- +/- 0.635V +/- 0.125V- +/- 0.635V 1.73V- 2.20V 1.21V- 1.70V 2.08V- 2.20V 1.21V- 1.45V Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM
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    keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-13
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    [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
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    CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-15
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    Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/iGPU iGPU Memory 64M Render Stanby Enabled iGPU Multi-Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Select
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    BIOS Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID storage driver to RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 [Enhanced] Allows you to choose the mode of Serial-ATA Controller 0/1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-17
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    . EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled XHCI Hand-off Enabled EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables
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    Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charing Support Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Marvell Storage OPROM. →←: ] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-19
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    support. the Marvell Storage Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Marvell Storage Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0 devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation. [Disabled] Disables battery charging support
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    IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 3.5.8 APM EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ APM > PCIE Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-21
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    . [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    te��d��to��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-23
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    Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if
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    when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-27
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    an item then press to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press
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    CMOS settings, press , 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 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-29
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    you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized
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    of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The
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    download. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process
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    instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8H67-M EVO
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    you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press 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 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-35
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    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
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    to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8H67-M EVO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-37
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    automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all
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    to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information 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 EVO 4-1
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    the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list
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    the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-3
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    the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load
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    Voltage, then you will be requested to restart the system. Click Yes to make the change take effect. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-5
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    Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO auto tuning mode provides the most flexible auto-tuning option. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. 1. Click the
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    customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool been reduced since you click the Clear button . Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-7
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    cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused
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    of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD
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    in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe II. Configuring Sensor Recorder Click the
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    re��n�t�C��P�U��f�re��q�u�e�n��c�y�a�n��d��C�P��U��u�s�a�g�e��. �C�l�ic�k� Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-11
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    4.3.8 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache
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    the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-13
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature
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    motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8H67-M EVO [
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    items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM
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    warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-17
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    "? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-19
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    the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter
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    . 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-21
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 5-1
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 5-3
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    Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
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    -2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923 +49
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    TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Mother board Model name : P8H67-M EVO conform with the essential requirements of the
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Motherboard
P8H67-M
EVO