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  • Page 1 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Spirit P8Q67-AS User's Guide ..............1 Spirit P8Q67-AS Users Guide ............1 Revision 1.0, February 2013 ..........1 Please Read This First ................1 Northern Micro Offices ................2 On-line Support ..................3 Getting Started ..................5 Getting Started ..................
  • Page 4 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Before you Proceed ................14 Onboard LED ..............15 Motherboard Layout ................15 Layout Contents ................. 17 Specifications Summary ............... 18 P8Q67-M DO Series Specifications Summary ....... 18 CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............. 20 CPU's Supported: ............. 21 System Memory ...............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Internal Connectors ................ 35 Front Panel Audio Connector ............... 35 Serial Port Connector ................36 CPU and Chassis Fan Connector ............37 ATX Power Connectors ................. 37 Digital Audio Connector ................ 38 Intel® Q67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connectors ........39 Intel®...
  • Page 6 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Features ................. 49 Installation / Settings ................51 Installation / Settings ..............51 Front Panel ..................... 52 Mid-Tower ............... 52 Slim Desktop ..............53 Back Panel ....................53 Case ..................55 Case ....................... 55 Removing the Case Cover ..............55 Mid Tower ...............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents System Memory Overview ..............73 Memory Configurations ................. 74 Installing System Memory ..............75 Mid Tower ............... 75 Slim Desktop ..............76 Removing System Memory ..............78 Power Supply ..................79 Mid-Tower ............... 79 Slim Desktop ..............79 Hard Drive ................
  • Page 8 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Mid-Tower ............... 91 Slim Desktop ..............91 Final Power Connection Procedures ........... 92 BIOS Information ................... 93 BIOS Information ................93 Managing and Updating your BIOS ..........94 Managing and Updating your BIOS ........... 94 ASUS Update Utility ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Administrator Password ..........106 User Password ............... 107 Ai Tweaker Menu ................. 108 Memory Frequency [Auto] ..........109 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ..........109 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ........109 GPU Boost [OK] ............. 110 DRAM Timing Control ............110 CPU Power Management ..........
  • Page 10 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 ASUS O.C. Profile ............125 Exit Menu ....................125 Troubleshooting & FAQs ..............127 Troubleshooting & FAQs .............. 127 When a Problem Occurs ..............127 Steps to troubleshooting: ..........128 How to Place a Service Call ..............128 Via telephone ..............
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Care & Maintenance................145 Care & Maintenance ............... 145 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ............145 Static Electricity: Creating Charge ........146 Static Electricity Precautions ..........146 Location and Electrical Service ............146 Cleaning & Moving Your Computer............ 147 Information Backup ................

  • Page 13: Spirit P8Q67-As Users Guide

    On-line Support Please Read This First Thank you for buying a Northern Micro Spirit P8Q67-AS computer. Northern Micro is committed to providing our customers with the best value on the market today. This includes building the systems that meet your specific needs through to supporting any post-...

  • Page 14: Northern Micro Offices

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 All Northern Micro Spirit computers are assembled and tested in our Ottawa, Canada, manufacturing facility. A full Service & Support network across Canada stands behind every Spirit system built. The computer you have purchased is optimized for today’s Operating Systems and applications;...

  • Page 15: On-Line Support

    Spirit P8Q67-AS User's Guide National Service Center: 1-800-563-1007 extension 241 NM Ottawa NM Montréal 3155 Swansea Cr. 1260 Crescent, Suite 201 Ottawa, Ontario Montréal, Québec K1G 3J3 H3G 2A9 Phone: (613) 226-1117 Phone: (514) 395-2386 Fax: (613) 226-3810 Fax: (514) 395-2459 Toll Free: 1 (800) 563-1007 montreal@nmicro.ca...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Software / Operating System Unpacking Your Computer The Spirit P8Q67-AS is packed with molded foam or with honeycomb cardboard to keep it in place during transit. To unpack it, cut the tape holding the flaps, fold back the flaps, and...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Computer

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Save all cartons and packing material for future shipping and transportation. To repack the PC, reverse the above instructions. Here’s what you will find in the box: Mouse  Keyboard  Power cord  Spirit System ...

  • Page 19: Starting Up For The First Time

     memory  passwords  These system configuration details are established with the setup utility. Your Spirit P8Q67- AS includes a BIOS upgrade utility. The computer will start its power on self test (POST ). If the POST fails, turn off all the components and check your connections, settings and internal components to ensure they are properly seated.

  • Page 20: Keyboard

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Keyboard Keyboard A computer keyboard sends messages from you to the computer. It has: QWERTY keys  Function keys  Cursor control keys  A numeric keypad  Keyboard indicator lights  Currently several keyboard styles are available. The most popular is the enhanced keyboard shown.

  • Page 21: Numeric Keypad

    Getting Started Numeric Keypad This is located on the right of the keyboard. At the centre of the keypad are nine numeric keys. These keys can move the cursor as well as enter numbers, depending on whether the Num Lock key is pressed. Mode Indicator Lights In addition to the character, number and control keys, every keyboard has three lights that indicate the typing mode.

  • Page 22: Entering Special Characters

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Hot keys : Some keys have special functions when pressed simultaneously. <Ctrl> + <Break>: Stops a program while it’s running <Windows> + <E> Brings up Windows Explorer Entering Special Characters You can use the <alt> key with the numeric keyboard to enter special characters. The...

  • Page 23: Software / Operating System

    Getting Started Drag Point at an object, press the mouse button and hold it down, then drag the mouse to move the object to a new location on the screen. Drop After dragging the object to the right location, release the mouse button to fix the object in that location.

  • Page 25: System Components

    System Components System Components Motherboard Hard Drive Power Supply Keyboard Mouse...

  • Page 26: Motherboard

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Motherboard Motherboard Before you Proceed Motherboard Layout Specifications Summary Central Processing Unit (CPU) System Memory Expansion Slots Jumpers Connectors Software Support Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or...

  • Page 27: Onboard Led

    System Components Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely  grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
  • Page 28 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    System Components Layout Contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED ATX Power Connectors (24-pin Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Intel LGA1155 CPU Socket Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Chassis Intrusion Connector (4-1 pin DDR3 DIMM slots CHASSIS) USB Connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910,...

  • Page 30: Specifications Summary

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Specifications Summary P8Q67-M DO Series Specifications Summary...
  • Page 31 System Components...

  • Page 32: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

  • Page 33: Cpu's Supported

    System Components CPU's Supported: Core i3-2100 (3.1G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C,rev.Q0) Core i3-2100T(2.5G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C,rev.Q0) Core i3-2105 (3.1G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C,rev.D2) Core i3-2120 (3.3G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C,rev.Q0) Core i3-2120T (2.6G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C) Core i3-2125 (3.3G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C) Core i3-2130 (3.4G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C) Core i5-2300 (2.8G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2310 (2.9G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2320 (3.0G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2390T(2.7G,L3:3M,iGPU,2C,rev.Q0) Core i5-2400 (3.1G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2400S(2.5G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2405S (2.5G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2500 (3.3G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2) Core i5-2500K(3.3G,L3:6M,iGPU,4C,rev.D2)

  • Page 34: System Memory

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 System Memory System Memory Memory Overview Memory Configurations Memory Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a...

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    System Components Memory Configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The  system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.

  • Page 36: P8Q67-M Do Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you  install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we...

  • Page 37: Ddr3-1333 Mhz Capability

    System Components DDR3-1333 MHz capability...
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  • Page 39: Ddr3-1066 Mhz Capability

    System Components DDR3-1066 MHz capability SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided  DIMM support:  A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel  memory configuration. B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or ...

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to ...

  • Page 41: Installing An Expansion Card

    System Components Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3.

  • Page 42: Jumpers

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.

  • Page 43: Intel® Me Jumper (3-Pin Dis_Me)

    System Components Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it. ...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Connectors Connectors Rear Panel Ports Front Panel Audio Connector Serial Port Connector CPU and Chassis Fan Connector ATX Power Connectors Digital Audio Connector Serial ATA 6.0 Serial ATA 3.0 USB Connector System Pannel Connector LPT Connector...

  • Page 45: Rear Panel Ports

    System Components Rear Panel Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 46 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Audio 2,4,6,8-channel configuration To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-  channel audio output. 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    System Components Internal Connectors Internal Connectors Front Panel Audio Connector Serial Port Connector CPU and Chassis Fan Connector ATX Power Connectors Digital Audio Connector Serial ATA 6.0 Serial ATA 3.0 USB Connector System Pannel Connector LPT Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector Speaker Connector Front Panel Audio Connector 10-1 pin AAFP...

  • Page 48: Serial Port Connector

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

  • Page 49: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connector

    System Components The COM module is purchased separately.  CPU and Chassis Fan Connector 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

  • Page 50: Digital Audio Connector

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise,  the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring  a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

  • Page 51: Intel® Q67 Serial Ata 6.0Gb/S Connectors

    System Components Intel® Q67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/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. These connectors are set to [IDE Mode] by default. In IDE mode, you can ...

  • Page 52: Usb Connector

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 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...

  • Page 53: System Pannel Connector

    System Components Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the  motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately.  System Pannel Connector 10-1 pin F_PANEL This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

  • Page 54: Lpt Connector

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 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 55: Speaker Connector

    System Components sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Speaker Connector 4-pin SPEAKER The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

  • Page 56: Software Support

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Software Support Software Support Installing an Operating System Support DVD Information Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

  • Page 57: To Run The Support Dvd

    System Components notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the ...

  • Page 58: Hard Drive (Sata)

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Hard Drive (SATA) Performance Specifications Transfer Rates: Buffer to Host (Serial ATA) 6 Gb/s (Max) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) 7200 Physical Specifications Formatted Capacity 250 GB Interface SATA 6 GB/s User Sectors Per Drive...

  • Page 59: Environmental Specifications

    System Components Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 0° to 60 Non-operating -40° to 70 Shock Operating Shock (Read) 30G, 2ms Non-operating Shock 300G, 2ms Acoustics Idle Mode 2.6 bels (Typical) 2.7 bels (Max) Seek Mode 0 2.8 bels (Typical) 3.0 bels (Max) Electrical Specifications Current Requirements...

  • Page 60: Keyboard

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Keyboard The Keyboard is compliant to the TBITS-5 specifications and using a PS/2 connector. Technical Specifications 16 - character buffer (FIFO) Function and Operation: 104/105 key layouts Electrical Specification: Maximum Rating: +5.0 VDC ± 10%, 200 mA maximum...

  • Page 61: Mouse

    System Components Mouse mouse has a scroll function and a similar color to the system unit, the keyboard and Monitor Features Buttons: 2 ...
  • Page 62 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Interface:USB or PS/2  Resolution: 400 dpi  Mouse software : Not required  Wheel: Simply roll the wheel to move around in documents - no more clicking the on- screen scroll bar repeatedly - saving you time and effort. Accelerated scrolling reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel, allowing faster movement in Web pages, documents, and other computer programs.

  • Page 63: Installation / Settings

    Installation / Settings Installation / Settings Front Panel Back Panel Case Motherboard Central Processing Unit (CPU) System Memory Power Supply Hard Drive Optical Drive Video PCI Adapter Cards Final Power Connection Procedures...

  • Page 64: Front Panel

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Front Panel Mid-Tower Slim Desktop USB Ports There are two (2) additional Port on the Front panel of the computer. Audio Ports For convenience there is 1 (one) Microphone port and 1 (one) stereo line out port on the front panel.

  • Page 65: Slim Desktop

    Installation / Settings Slim Desktop Back Panel The back panel has all the connections that lead from the system unit to external peripherals and the power source.
  • Page 66 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Turn off all power switches before connecting or disconnecting cables/wires!  Ensure that cables/wires are attached to the peripheral device first and  connect to the outlet unit later. Turn the system unit power switch off before you plug the power cable into ...

  • Page 67: Case

    Removing the Case Cover Chassis Intrusion Removing the Case Cover Removing the case cover from your Spirit computer requires no tools. Mid Tower 1. Unlatch the cover and open the case from the back 2. Slide the side cover back...
  • Page 68 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 3. Press the tabs as illustrated below and pull back the Front 4. That opens the front case Bezel.

  • Page 69: Slim Desktop

    Installation / Settings Slim Desktop 1. Press down on the lever. 2. Slide the cover back 3. To remove the front case pull up the three tabs (see 4. For a better visibility, remove the drive picture) and move them toward yourself up and toward yourself as shown in the p blue thumb screws must first be removed case.
  • Page 70 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1...

  • Page 71: Slim Desktop

    Installation / Settings Slim Desktop Motherboard Motherboard Before you Proceed Installation and Removal System Reset Jumper Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 72: Onboard Led

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to metal  object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

  • Page 73: Installation & Removal

    Installation / Settings Installation & Removal Before removing the Motherboard, ensure the power is off by checking this indicator light. (See section Before you proceed) When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, not powered OFF.
  • Page 74 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Before you start, always make sure the computer is turned off. Observe ...

  • Page 75: System Reset Jumper

    Installation / Settings expansion card, the motherboard, or both, by not being careful about this. 1. Unplug the system’s power cable from the back of the unit. 2. Remove the case cover.(Please see instruction on cover removal Removing the Case Cover) 3.
  • Page 76 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

  • Page 77: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Installation / Settings Central Processing Unit (CPU) Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install a CPU Installing CPU Heatsink and Fan Removing CPU Heatsink and Fan Install a CPU...
  • Page 78 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 1. Push the lever down to unclip it (1) and lift it (2). 2. Open the load plate...
  • Page 79 Installation / Settings 3. Remove the protective cover from the load plate. Do not discard the protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. 4. Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the processor.
  • Page 80 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 5. Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as shown. Ensure your fingers align to the socket cutouts. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.

  • Page 81: Installing A Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Installation / Settings Installing a CPU Heatsink and Fan 1. With the MOTHERBOARD INSTALLED IN THE CHASSIS, place the fan- 2. Push do heatsink onto the motherboard, aligning the fasteners through the holes. pattern It is important to align the fasterners through the holes properly or you place.
  • Page 82 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 3. Connect the processor 4-wire fan cable connector to the motherboard 4-pin CPU fan header. (The processor 4-wire fan cable connector can be connected to a motherboard 3-pin CPU fan header if a 4-pin CPU fan header is...

  • Page 83: Removing A Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Installation / Settings Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware errors can occur if you fail t  Removing a CPU Heatsink and Fan ...
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  • Page 85: System Memory

    Installation / Settings System Memory System Memory System Memory Overview Memory Configurations Installing System Memory Removing System Memory System Memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.

  • Page 86: Memory Configurations

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Memory Configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The  system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.

  • Page 87: Installing System Memory

    Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To Install the System Memory you need to start with removing the case cover from your Spirit computer. Mid Tower 1. Unlatch the cover and open the case from the back...

  • Page 88: Slim Desktop

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 3. Press the tabs as illustrated below and pull back the Front 4. That opens the front case Bezel. Slim Desktop 1. Press down on the lever. 2. Slide the cover back 3. To remove the front case pull up the three tabs (see 4.
  • Page 89 Installation / Settings picture) and move them toward yourself blue thumb screws must first be removed case. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM matches the...

  • Page 90: Removing System Memory

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do  not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR ...

  • Page 91: Power Supply

    Installation / Settings Power Supply Removing a Power Supply Mid-Tower 1. Remove the four screws supporting the power supply. 2. Gently slide the power supply ou Slim Desktop 1. Remove the power supply screws 2. Lift-out the power Supply...
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  • Page 93: Hard Drive

    Installation / Settings Hard Drive Hard Drive Unpacking and Handling Hard Drive Removal Hard Drive Connections Unpacking and Handling Hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with care during unpacking and installation; they can be damaged by rough handling, shock, vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 94: Hard Drive Removal

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Articles of clothing generate static electricity. Do not allow clothing to come in direct  contact with the hard drive or circuit board components. Handle the hard drive by the sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board ...
  • Page 95 Installation / Settings Locate the drive.  Disconnect the signal and power cables from the drive.  Press and Pull the metal tab to release the drive bay. Unclip the drive-bracket  assembly and slide it off the support rails. To remove the drive from the assembly, slide the blue latches towards each other.

  • Page 96: Slim Desktop

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Slim Desktop Remove the computer case cover.  1. Press down on the lever. 2. Slide the cover back...
  • Page 97 Installation / Settings 3. To remove the front case pull up the three tabs (see 4. For a better visibility, remove the drive picture) and move them toward yourself up and toward yourself as shown in the p blue thumb screws must first be removed case.

  • Page 98: Hard Drive Connections

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Hard Drive Connections SATA Drive SATA Cable Connection...

  • Page 99: Optical Drive

    Installation / Settings Because of their considerably narrower cables, SATA hard drives provide increased airflow and less clutter in the computer enclosure compared to PATA drives. Optical Drive Your system may include an Optical drive. Your drive is capable of reading compact disks meeting international standards, such as Photo CD, CD-I, ISO 9660, multi-session, CD-extra and XA (extended Architecture) disks.

  • Page 100: Mid-Tower

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Mid-Tower Slim Desktop Disconnect Optical power and Disconnect Optical drive   data cables. power and data cables. To remove the dive from the Lift the blue release   assembly, slide the blue latches mechanism to release the toward each other.

  • Page 101: Video Connectors

    Integrated Video Driver Installation Your Northern Micro SPIRIT P8Q67-AS computer is delivered with the video component pre- configured for optimal performance with the monitor you have chosen. The Support that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features.

  • Page 102: Slim Desktop

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Slim Desktop To remove a PCI type adapter, unlock the expansion card holder.  Gently grasp the adapter by its edges and ease it out of the slot.  PCI Adapter Cards Please see instruction on cover removal Removing the Case Cover ...

  • Page 103: Removal/Install Of A Pci Adapter Card

    Installation / Settings Removal/Install of a PCI Adapter Card The PCI slot opening mechanism on our Mid-Tower model is different from the one on the Slim desktop models. Please follow the picture instruction to open the slots: Mid-Tower To remove a PCI type adapter, flip up the expansion card holder. ...

  • Page 104: Final Power Connection Procedures

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Gently grasp the adapter by its edges and ease it out of the slot.  Final Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are in the off position.

  • Page 105: Bios Information

    BIOS Information BIOS Information Managing and Updating your BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Ai Tweaker Menu Advanced Menu Boot Menu Tools Menu Exit Menu...

  • Page 106: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Managing and Updating your BIOS Managing and Updating your BIOS ASUS Update Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS BIOS Updater Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a flash disk in case ...

  • Page 107: Asus Update Utility

    BIOS Information ASUS Update Utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an  Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the support that comes with the motherboard ...

  • Page 108: Asus Ez Flash 2

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ...

  • Page 109: Asus Crashfree Bios

    BIOS Information 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single ...

  • Page 110: Before Updating Bios

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen  displays may not be as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support and a flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition.

  • Page 111: Updating The Bios File

    BIOS Information Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 8MB  free space to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>. The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.

  • Page 112: Bios Setup Program

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

  • Page 113: Entering Bios Setup At Startup

    BIOS Information BIOS Menu Screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Menu Items Back Button Submenu Items Pop-up Window Scroll Bar Navigation Keys General Help Configuration Fields Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press ...

  • Page 114: Bios Menu Screen

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 BIOS Menu Screen 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.

  • Page 115: Advanced Mode

    BIOS Information The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the  system. The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is  installed to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.

  • Page 116: Menu Items

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.  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 117: Submenu Items

    BIOS Information Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

  • Page 118: System Language [English]

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.

  • Page 119: User Password

    BIOS Information To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.

  • Page 120: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

  • Page 121: Memory Frequency [Auto]

    BIOS Information Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become ...

  • Page 122: Gpu Boost [Ok]

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] GPU Boost [OK] [OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency.

  • Page 123: Offset Mode Sign [+]

    BIOS Information Long duration power limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long duration maintained [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short duration power limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use the <+>...

  • Page 124: Vccio Voltage [Auto]

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval.

  • Page 125: Trusted Computing

    BIOS Information Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the (Trusted Platform Module) feature. The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this  motherboard. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
  • Page 126 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

  • Page 127: System Agent Configuration

    BIOS Information [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled]...

  • Page 128: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 [RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].

  • Page 129: Me Subsystem

    BIOS Information [Disabled] Disables the function. ME Subsystem The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Management Engine (ME) feature. ME Subsystem [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable accessing the ME subsystem. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] End of Post Message [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ME Subsystem item to [Enabled].
  • Page 130 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

  • Page 131: Apm

    BIOS Information Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5;] [IO=3BCh;...

  • Page 132: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. When enabled, it allows you to maintain a system from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

  • Page 133: Cpu Temperature / Mb Temperature [Xxxºc/Xxxºf]

    BIOS Information CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).

  • Page 134: Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

  • Page 135: Cpu Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

    BIOS Information 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

  • Page 136: Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] 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]...

  • Page 137: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    BIOS Information ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details, see ASUS EZ Flash 2.  ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
  • Page 138 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Troubleshooting & FAQs When a Problem Occurs How to Place a Service Call Remote Diagnostic FAQs Troubleshooting PC Troubleshooting no display on power up Troubleshooting Motherboard When a Problem Occurs The three main causes for problems to occur are:...

  • Page 140: Steps To Troubleshooting

    The following instructions will help you solve some common problems. How to Place a Service Call Northern Micro provides support for your Spirit system from coast to coast. This section features our main service calls procedures. Via telephone Customers can contact our National Call Centre at 1-800-563-1007 (extension 241).

  • Page 141: Via The Internet

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Via the Internet You are also invited to use our self-serve services on the Web. To place your service call, please go to www.northernmicro.com. Via our Portal Service calls can also be placed via our portal. Access to the portal can be requested by contacting PortalRequest@nmicro.ca.
  • Page 142 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 I have connected 3 hard drives to my new system. I would like to change the boot priority of my hard drives, but I can only see one hard drive the boot priority menu. How do I change the boot priority? Under the EZ Mode UEFI BIOS will only show one device of each type.

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting Pc

    Troubleshooting & FAQs You may not experience this problem when the Setup program runs on  your computer. However, you may experience the problem if you configure Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows 7 during installation or if you perform a recovery process that was provided by the computer manufacturer.
  • Page 144 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Starting  up for the First Time. My computer hangs. Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: ...
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting & FAQs When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect  the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. Check if the multiple displays settings are correct.  My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer,...

  • Page 146: Power

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer  working properly. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. ...

  • Page 147: Lan

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Audio...

  • Page 148: System

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 System If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PCʼs warranty card and  contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting No Display On Power Up

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Troubleshooting No Display On Power Up Troubleshooting Steps: Step 1 - Turn off the system power and unplug the power cord. Remove all PnP cards (Plug and Play) and cables including VGA, IDE, FDD, COM, USB, and external printer cable.

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Motherboard

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Troubleshooting Motherboard...

  • Page 151: Platform Security

    Platform Security Platform Security Warning of Potential Data Loss (Trusted Platform Module) is an integrated chip on the motherboard that stores keys, passwords and digital certificates. It is specifically designed to enhance platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today’s software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks.

  • Page 152: Warning Of Potential Data Loss

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Systems with TPMs offer improved, hardware-based security in numerous applications, such as file and folder encryption, local password management, S-MIME e-mail, VPN and PKI authentication and wireless authentication for 802.1x. How do TPMs compare with smart cards or biometrics? They are complementary to the TPM, which is considered a fixed token that can be used to enhance user authentication, data, communications, and/or platform security.

  • Page 153: Environmental Initiative

    Environmental Initiative Environmental Initiative Introduction to Environmental Program Environmental Program Introduction to Environmental Program Northern Micro, in an effort to become more environmentally conscious has embarked on a number of programs over the years that pertain to environmental stewardship and comply with applicable laws and restrictions.

  • Page 154: Environmental Policy

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 At Northern Micro we strive for continuous improvement of our environmental system by incorporating the best possible practices through our waste management and IT products recycling initiatives. We understand that the achievement of reducing the amount of pollution and waste into our natural environment must rely, to a large extent, on each individual member of the corporate team.
  • Page 155 Environmental Initiative EPEAT EPEAT is a program of the Green Electronics Council and provides a procurement tool to help institutional purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes.
  • Page 156 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 servers to be 80% or greater energy efficient at 20%, 50% and 100% of rated load with a true power factor of 0.9 or greater. TCO Development ensures that certified products are tested to conform to ...

  • Page 157: Care & Maintenance

    Care & Maintenance Care & Maintenance Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Location and Electrical Service Cleaning & Moving your Computer Information Backup Hard Drive Maintenance Passwords Computer Viruses System Safety Monitor Safety Instructions DOC Requirements Warranty Policy Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Short for electrostatic discharge: the rapid discharge of static electricity from one conductor to another of a different potential.

  • Page 158: Static Electricity: Creating Charge

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Static Electricity: Creating Charge Under certain conditions (low humidity, carpeted floors, etc…) static electricity will build up. Contact with these sensitive components may cause the build-up to discharge into the integrated circuitry of the component; a powerful enough discharge may damage or destroy the component.

  • Page 159: Cleaning & Moving Your Computer

    Care & Maintenance Cleaning & Moving Your Computer The computer: Keep it in a dry, clean space and stand it on a flat surface  Minimize exposure to dust – don’t get the power switches or other controls wet  If you move it from a very cold environment to a warm environment, give the ...

  • Page 160: Hard Drive Maintenance

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Hard Drive Maintenance The hard disk is a rigid magnetic-sensitive disk mounted on a single spindle. Each disk has one or two read and write heads (for one or both sides), which float above the surface of the disk.

  • Page 161: System Safety

    Care & Maintenance cannot be infected. Avoid programs and diskettes from unknown sources. Only buy software in sealed packages. Networks, the Internet and bulletin board services represent special risks. Use only well known electronic bulletin boards. If you plan to download software from the bulletin board, ask the service what steps it is taking to guard against viruses.

  • Page 162: Doc Requirements

    Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating,  these openings should not be blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet.

  • Page 163: Warranty Policy

    Care & Maintenance television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...

  • Page 165: Glossary

    Glossary 100BASE-TX: 100BASE-TX is the predominant form of Fast Ethernet, providing 100 Mbit/s Ethernet. The configuration of 100BASE-TX networks is very similar to 10BASE-T. When used to build a local area network, the devices on the network (computers, printers etc.) are typically connected to a hub or switch, creating a star network. Alternatively it is possible to connect two devices directly using a cross-over cable.
  • Page 166 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 boot: To start up a computer. Cold boot—restarting computer after having turned off the power. Warm boot—restarting computer without having turned off the power. byte: Most computers use combinations of eight bits, called bytes, to represent one character of data or instructions.
  • Page 167 Glossary educational institution, “.biz” for business, “.info” for information, “.tv” for television, “.ws” for website. Domain suffixes may also indicate the country in which the domain is registered. No two parties can ever hold the same domain name. domain name: The name of a network or computer linked to the Internet. Domains are defined by a common IP address or set of similar IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.
  • Page 168 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Gigabyte (GB): 1024 megabytes. Also called gig. GUI: Graphical User Interface. A system that simplifies selecting computer commands by enabling the user to point to symbols or illustrations (called icons) on the computer screen with a mouse.
  • Page 169 Glossary megabyte (MB): Equal to 1,048,576 bytes, usually rounded off to one million bytes (also called a “meg”). memory: Temporary storage for information, including applications and documents. The information must be stored to a permanent device, such as a hard disc or CD-ROM before the power is turned off, or the information will be lost.
  • Page 170 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 PCI Express: PCI Express, or PCIe is an implementation of the PCI computer bus that uses existing PCI programming concepts, but bases it on a completely different and much faster serial physical-layer communications protocol. PDA: Personal Digital Assistant. A hand-held computer that can store daily appointments, phone numbers, addresses, and other important information.
  • Page 171 Glossary altered, nor can the memory be dynamically allocated by the computer or its operator. RPM: RPM (Revolutions per minute) is a unit of frequency, commonly used to measure rotational speed, in particular in the case of rotation around a fixed axis. It represents the number of full rotations something makes in one minute.
  • Page 172 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 UNIX®: A very powerful operating system used as the basis of many high-end computer applications. upload: The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).
  • Page 173 Glossary WAV: A sound format (pronounced “wave”) used to reproduce sounds on a computer. Worm: See virus. WWW: World Wide Web (“WWW” or “the Web”) : A network of servers on the Internet that use hypertext-linked databases and files. It was developed in 1989 by Tim Berners- Lee, a British computer scientist, and is now the primary platform of the Internet.

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Advanced Menu ....... 116 FAQ 133 Advanced Mode ........ 104 FAQs ..........131 Ai Tweaker Menu ......112 Final Power Connection Procedures ..95 ASUS BIOS Updater ......101 First time starting......... 7 ASUS CrashFree Bios ......101 Frequently Asked Questions ....133 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......
  • Page 176 Spirit P8Q67-M-DO (Eng) Rev 1 Main Menu ........109 Scroll Bar ........104 Maintenance ........151 Serial ATA 3.0 ........40 Managing and Updating your BIOS ..98 Serial ATA 6.0 ........40 Memory Configurations ....23, 76 Serial Port Connector ......37 Memory Overview ......

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