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These connectors are set to [IDE Mode] by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial

ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA

RAID set using these connectors, set the

SATA Mode

item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].

See section

2.5.4 SATA Configuration

for details.

•

Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the

folder named Manual in the support DVD.

•

You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if

you are using Windows

®

XP SP3 or later version.

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When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the

SATA Mode

item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

See section

2.5.4 SATA Configuration

for details.

6.

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

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 +HDLED)

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.

•

Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

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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.

P8H67-I DELUXE

P8H67-I DELUXE System panel connector

PIN 1

PWRBTN

GND

PWR

PLED-

PLED+

Reset

Ground

HD_LED-

HD_LED+

F_PANEL

PLED

+HDLED

RESET

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8H67-I Series specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	12
Product introduction	12
1.1 Before you proceed	12
1.2 Motherboard overview	13
1.2.1 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.2 Layout contents	13
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.4 System memory	14
1.4.1 Overview	14
1.4.2 Memory configurations	15
1.5 Expansion slots	17
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	17
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	17
1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot	17
1.5.4 Mini PCI Express slot (P8H67-I PRO only)	17
1.6 Jumpers	18
1.7 Connectors	19
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors	19
1.7.2 Internal connectors	21
1.8 Onboard switches	26
1.9 Onboard LEDs	28
1.10 Software support	29
1.10.1 Installing an operating system	29
1.10.2 Support DVD information	29
1.10.3 ASUS @Vibe	30
Chapter 2	31
BIOS information	31
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	31
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	31
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	32
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	33
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	34
2.2 BIOS setup program	37
2.3 Main menu	40
2.3.1 System Language [English]	41
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	41
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	41
2.3.4 Security	41
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	42
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	43
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	43
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	43
2.4.4 GPU Boost	43
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	43
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	44
2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign [+]	44
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	45
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	45
2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	45
2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]	45
2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	45
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	45
2.5 Advanced menu	46
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	46
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	47
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	48
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	48
2.5.5 USB Configuration	49
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	49
2.5.7 APM	50
2.6 Monitor menu	51
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	51
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	51
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	52
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	52
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	53
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	53
2.7 Boot menu	54
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	54
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	54
2.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	54
2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	54
2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities	55
2.7.6 Boot Override	55
2.8 Tools menu	55
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	55
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	55

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