Asus V8-P8H67E User Manual

V-Series P8H67EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s ManualR

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RSystem introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H67E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P8H67E!The ASUS V-Series P8H67E is an all-in-one barebone syst

1-3ASUS V-Series P8H67E1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives.2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. The

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction5. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 6. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connec

1-5ASUS V-Series P8H67E7. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.8. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the o

1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction1. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in y

1-7ASUS V-Series P8H67EAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Li

1-8 Chapter 1: System introductionVoltage selectorThe PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switc

1-9ASUS V-Series P8H67E1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover and the pow

iiE6550Second Edition March 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilitycontinued on the next pageVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Br

1-11ASUS V-Series P8H67EDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ O

1-12 Chapter 1: System introductionDDR3-1066MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs.SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sid

RThis chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up

2-2Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install th

2-3ASUS V-Series P8H67E2.3.1 Running the support DVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displa

2-4Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAllInstalls all the ut

2-5ASUS V-Series P8H67E2.3.3 Make Disk menuThe Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk.2.3.4 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains the li

2-6Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and th

2-7ASUS V-Series P8H67EBrowse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.FilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a bri

iiiTable of contentsNotices ...viSafety inform

2-8Chapter 2: Starting up2.4 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through th

2-9ASUS V-Series P8H67EEPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can sel

2-10Chapter 2: Starting upProbe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with

2-11ASUS V-Series P8H67ESensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as

2-12Chapter 2: Starting upMonitorThe Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of

2-13ASUS V-Series P8H67EUpdating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update B

2-14Chapter 2: Starting upUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIO

2-15ASUS V-Series P8H67ESystem InformationThe System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.• Clic

2-16Chapter 2: Starting upSettingsThe Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. • Application all

2-17ASUS V-Series P8H67EInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabl

ivTable of contents3.4 Connectors ... 3-43.4 MemOK! Switch ...

2-18Chapter 2: Starting upAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display

2-19ASUS V-Series P8H67EAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from una

2-20Chapter 2: Starting upAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a

2-21ASUS V-Series P8H67ESupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, o

2-22Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe Vintage V-series P8H67E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides tech

3-3ASUS V-Series P8H67E3.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear th

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard infoInstall the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.3.4 Connectors1. ICH7 Serial ATA conn

3-5ASUS V-Series P8H67E3. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan con

vTable of contents4.6.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ... 4-224.6.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ...

3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module t

3-7ASUS V-Series P8H67E• We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating.

3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable t

3-9ASUS V-Series P8H67E3.4 MemOK! SwitchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED n

3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.5 DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED n

RBIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Co

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-3• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).• This utility

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-72. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to retu

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-94.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navi

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupEZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-11Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure b

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-134.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-15MainAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitCPU Conguration ParametersEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode→←: Select Screen↑↓: Select It

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 System Agent CongurationThe System Agent Conguration menu allows you to change the System Agent settings.Initiate G

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-174.4.3 PCH CongurationThe South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings.High Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you t

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the au

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-19Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function.[Disabled]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.4.

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-214.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-234.6.5 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your

ASUS V-Series P8H67E 4-25ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2

viiiConventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Informa

ixSystem package contentsCheck your V-Series P8H67E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ret