Asus P8H67-I User Manual

MotherboardP8H67-I

xP8H67-I specications summaryRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optic

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1-1 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H67-I motherboard!Before you start installing the mot

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1-3 Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H67-IP8H67-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with

ASUS P8H67-I 1-41.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 U-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You m

1-5 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMMsA-Data AD313

ASUS P8H67-I 1-6Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMMsKingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)

1-7 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in

ASUS P8H67-I 1-81.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa

iiE6346First Edition (V1) January 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P8H67-I 1-101.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.2. O

1-11 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue (Rear panel) L

ASUS P8H67-I 1-121.7.2 Internal connectors• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX

1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P8H67-I 1-144. Intel® H67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drive

1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction• These connectors are set to [IDE Mode] by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk

ASUS P8H67-I 1-16Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!The USB module cable is purchased separately.7.

1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operat

ASUS P8H67-I 1-181.8.3 ASUS @VibeASUS @Vibe is a one-stop entertainment platform that serves as a value-added service for all ASUS products. With the

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS P8H67-IThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.Updati

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!2.1.3 ASUS CrashF

2-4 ASUS P8H67-IWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt it

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key

2-6 ASUS P8H67-IUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

2-8 ASUS P8H67-IBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

2-10 ASUS P8H67-IMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main m

ivContents2.3.1 System Language [English] ...2-112.3.2 System Date ...

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

2-12 ASUS P8H67-IAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

2-14 ASUS P8H67-IBCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequen

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Turbo Mode [Enabled]This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled].[En

2-16 ASUS P8H67-IiGPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from -0.315V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval.2.4.9 VCCIO

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitCPU Conguration ParametersEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode→←: Select Sc

2-18 ASUS P8H67-ICPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjus

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19CPU C1E [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enha

2-20 ASUS P8H67-ISATA Mode [IDE Mode]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] wh

v2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ... 2-252.7.5 Boot Option Priorities ...

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21EHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.[Disable

2-22 ASUS P8H67-I2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.MainAi Twe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan

2-24 ASUS P8H67-I2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-on

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-26 ASUS P8H67-I2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremo

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

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

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixP8H67-I specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processor