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  • Page 1 P8H67-M...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ........................vi Safety information ..................... vii About this guide ....................... viii P8H67-M EVO specifications summary ..............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ....................1-1 Package contents..................1-1 Special features..................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights................ 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ............1-2 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 Onboard Devices Configuration ..........3-19 3.5.8 APM ..................3-21 Monitor menu ................... 3-23 Boot menu ....................3-26 Tools menu ....................3-28 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............... 3-28 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-28 Exit menu ....................3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS ..................3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility..............
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ............... 4-10 4.3.7 Monitor ..................4-11 4.3.8 System Information ..............4-12 4.3.9 Audio configurations..............4-13 RAID configurations ................4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions ................ 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial 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 ....

  • Page 6: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical 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 product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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.

  • Page 10: P8H67-M Evo Specifications Summary

    Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * The ma. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • Page 11 - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert...
  • Page 12 BIOS Features 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 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and 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.

  • Page 15: Asus Quiet Thermal Solutions

    Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 16: Asus Ez Diy

    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 disk or an OS-based utility. CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 19: Layout Contents

    USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, 2-21 USB1314) GPU Boost switch 2-14 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-22 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-23 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-23 Standby power LED 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

  • Page 21: 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 ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 22: Memory Configurations

    • The max. 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.
  • Page 23 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR • • • A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR •...
  • Page 24 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U • • Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 1.25 •...
  • Page 25 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG • • • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA5N-CG Elixir N2CB1G80AN-C6 •...
  • Page 26 P8H67-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 MICRON D9KPT • • • MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 MICRON D9KPT(ECC) •...

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Slot No. Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCI slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-11...

  • Page 28: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

  • Page 29: Onboard Switches

    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...
  • Page 30 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable GPU speed.

  • Page 31: Onboard Leds

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-15...
  • Page 32 GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 33: Jumper

    • 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...

  • Page 34: Internal Connectors

    2.2.9 Internal connectors Intel H67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ®...
  • Page 35 You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows ® XP SP2 or later versions. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-19...
  • Page 36 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal 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.
  • Page 37 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing 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.
  • Page 38 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port.
  • Page 39 Front Panel Type item in the 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 2-23...
  • Page 40 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 two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 41 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://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.

  • Page 42: System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin Panel)

    System panel connector (20-8 pin 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.

  • Page 43: Building Your Computer System

    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...

  • Page 44: Cpu Installation

    2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-29...

  • Page 46: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    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 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 47 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-31...

  • Page 48: Dimm Installation

    2.3.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 49: Motherboard Installation

    2.3.5 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-33...
  • Page 50 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 51: Atx Power Connection

    2.3.6 ATX Power connection ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-35...

  • Page 52: Sata Device Connection

    2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Front I/O Connector

    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-37...

  • Page 54: Expension Card Installation

    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 55: Rear Panel Connection

    12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 13. Audio I/O ports*** 7. Power External SATA port *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-39...

  • Page 56: Lan Port Led Indications

    • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. •...
  • Page 57 Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Click Apply. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-41...

  • Page 58: Audio I/O Connections

    ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange...
  • Page 59 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8H67-M EVO 2-43...
  • Page 60 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 61: Starting Up For The First Time

    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...
  • Page 62 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    USB mouse. The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 64: Ez Mode

    CPU/chassis/power fan speed the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Exit/Advanced Mode P8H67-M EVO English BIOS Version : 0243 Build Date : 10/14/2010 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz...

  • Page 65: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting 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.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 68: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend 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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 69: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 70: Dram Timing Control

    BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
  • Page 71 This item allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. You may offset the CPU voltage from llows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. You may offset the CPU voltage from -0.635V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval, depending on the CPU Offset Mode Sign setting and the CPU model you installed. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...
  • Page 72 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to offset the iGPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select a llows you to offset the iGPU voltage by a positive or negative value. Select a method, and then offset the voltage by adjusting the iGPU Voltage item. To offset the voltage by a positive value.
  • Page 73 Allows you to set the CPU Load-Line percentage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-11...

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker...

  • Page 75: Cpu Configuration

    <-> 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-13...
  • Page 76 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.
  • Page 77 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] ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-15...

  • Page 78: System Agent Configuration

    3.5.3 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Back Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > System Agent Configuration Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/iGPU iGPU Memory Render Stanby...

  • Page 79: Sata Configuration

    S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-17...

  • Page 80: Usb Configuration

    3.5.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Back Advanced\ USB Configuration > USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB Devices: USB devices are connected.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-19...
  • Page 82 VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] [Auto] PCIeX16_2 slot will switch to X4/X2 mode based on the usage of the PCIeX16_2 slot. [X4 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support.

  • Page 83: Apm

    Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-21...
  • Page 84 Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

  • Page 85: Monitor Menu

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-23...
  • Page 86 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
  • Page 87 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-25...

  • Page 88: Boot Menu

    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the 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.

  • Page 89: Boot Option Priorities

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 90: Tools Menu

    > ASUS O.C. Profile 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
  • Page 91 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. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-29...

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 93: Updating Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ®...
  • Page 94 To update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto...
  • Page 95 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...

  • Page 96: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utlity feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 97: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 98: Asus Bios Updater

    3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 99 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8H67-M EVO BOARD: Unknown VER: 0204 VER: Unknown DATE: 08/05/2010 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P8H67-M EVO 3-37...
  • Page 100 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown BOARD: P8H67-M EVO VER: Unknown VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 DATE: Unknown PATH: P8P67D.ROM...

  • Page 101: Chapter 4: Software Support

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 102: Obtaining The 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. ® Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.

  • Page 103: Software Information

    4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 104: Turbov Evo

    4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool >...
  • Page 105 Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage, then you will be requested to restart the system. Click Yes to make the change take effect. GPU Boost Adjustment bars Target values Current values Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Click to restore immediately all start-up settings ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 106: Auto Tuning

    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.

  • Page 107: Epu

    Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you *• installed EPU. Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you *• click the Clear button ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 108: Fan Xpert

    4.3.4 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 109: Probe Ii

    The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your threshold values configuration changes for each sensor ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 110: Sensor Recorder

    4.3.6 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes 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.

  • Page 111: Monitor

    CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. CPU Frequency panel Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-11...

  • Page 112: System Information

    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 •...

  • Page 113: Audio Configurations

    Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button 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 4-13...

  • Page 114: Raid Configurations

    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 ®...

  • Page 115: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-15...

  • Page 116: Creating A Raid Set

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
  • Page 117 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-17...
  • Page 118 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 119: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-19...

  • Page 120: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation ® To install the RAID driver in Windows ® During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.

  • Page 121: Using A Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. ASUS P8H67-M EVO 4-21...
  • Page 122 Use Notepad to open the file. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”...

  • Page 123: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology Support

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...

  • Page 124: Installing Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 125: Software Information

    ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P8H67-M EVO...
  • Page 126 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.

  • Page 127: Asus Contact Information

    +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax...

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