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... the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the same license as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
... the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the same license as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
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... EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 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 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter...
... EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 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 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter...
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.../s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express...
.../s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express...
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..., PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection...
..., PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection...
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...; Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. This allows you to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to high speed connectivity. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports...
...; Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. This allows you to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to high speed connectivity. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports...
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... design and innovation to use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to install. This is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the...
... design and innovation to use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to install. This is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the...
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... DS DS DS DS DS DS DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chip NO. - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB...
... DS DS DS DS DS DS DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chip NO. - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB...
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... user manual refers to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that a USB...
... user manual refers to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that a USB...
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... OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO...
... OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO...
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...frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of CPU and DRAM for optimizing the system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of CPU and DRAM for optimizing the system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...[HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to use the full functin of the JMB storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled...
...[HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to use the full functin of the JMB storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled...
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...;]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Intel PXE OPROM...
...;]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Intel PXE OPROM...
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... Suite II main menu bar. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this utility. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite...
... Suite II main menu bar. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this utility. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite...
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... the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The...
... the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The...
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... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical...
... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical...
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... user manual. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to install. Click an item to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to use the devices. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-1 The contents of your computer. Install the necessary drivers to change...
... user manual. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to install. Click an item to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to use the devices. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-1 The contents of your computer. Install the necessary drivers to change...
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... will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to...
... will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to...
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...Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to avoid a computer virus infection. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD...
... a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to avoid a computer virus infection. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD...
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... Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use...
... Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use...