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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements

of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The

dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system

memory to boost system performance.

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, which means there will be no more

confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P8H67-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	26
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Onboard switch	39
1.12 Onboard LEDs	40
1.13 Software support	41
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.13.2 Support DVD information	41
Chapter 2: BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	49
2.3 Main menu	53
2.3.1 System Language [English]	53
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	53
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	53
2.3.4 Security	53
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	55
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	55
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	56
2.4.3 GPU Boost [Disabled]	56
2.4.4 iGPU Max. Frequency	56
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	56
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	56
2.4.8 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	57
2.4.9 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	57
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.12 1.8FSR Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	58
2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	58
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 Trusted Computing	59
2.5.2 CPU Configuration	60
2.5.3 System Agent Configuration	61
2.5.4 PCH Configuration	61
2.5.6 USB Configuration	62
2.5.5 SATA Configuration	62
2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.5.8 APM	65
2.6 Monitor menu	66
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	66
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	66
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	68
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	68
2.7 Boot menu	69
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	69
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	69
2.7.3 Post Report [5 sec]	69
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	70
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	70
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	70
2.7.7 Boot Override	70
2.8 Tools menu	71
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	71
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	71

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