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...backup purposes, without the express written permission of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the ...PURPOSE. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in receipt of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii The source code will not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("...
...backup purposes, without the express written permission of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the ...PURPOSE. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in receipt of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii The source code will not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("...
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... BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11...
... BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11...
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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... 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 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 ...
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... 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 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 ...
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...setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when... to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ...
...setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when... to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ...
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... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. P8P67 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. P8P67 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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...: - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Q-Shield - Tuner - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8P67 EVO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
...: - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Q-Shield - Tuner - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8P67 EVO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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... (1 x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - P8P67 EVO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
... (1 x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - P8P67 EVO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
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Before you for buying an ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • ... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 Chapter 1: ...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • ... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 Chapter 1: ...
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...1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The P8P67 EVO affords greater convenience to -point links,... with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800...
...1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The P8P67 EVO affords greater convenience to -point links,... with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800...
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... built-in 64-bit, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! The exclusive EZ...
... built-in 64-bit, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! The exclusive EZ...
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...or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install .../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency...
...or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install .../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency...
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... NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-7 Size SS/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3...
... NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-7 Size SS/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3...
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... 1.9 • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.65 • • • - • • • 1.65...
... 1.9 • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.65 • • • - • • • 1.65...
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Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black ... you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two...
Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black ... you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two...
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.../2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the ... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
.../2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the ... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
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... Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA...
... Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the...
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... with this USB 3.0 connector, 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Doing so will damage...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 5. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that...
... with this USB 3.0 connector, 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Doing so will damage...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 5. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 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 fan connectors. Insufficient... connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector.
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 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 fan connectors. Insufficient... connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector.
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...fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to ��r,�s�... front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 9. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t...
...fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to ��r,�s�... front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 9. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t...