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.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written...
.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written...
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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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P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the...
P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the...
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... ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - 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 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB...
... ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - 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 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB...
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... bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers...
... bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers...
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... speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector 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 use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. The cable...
... speakers or headphones. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector 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 use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. The cable...
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... MHz memory module. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
... MHz memory module. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
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..., 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-27 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
..., 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-27 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 We recommend that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on the system chassis to enter the Setup utility. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Users can also turn the...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 We recommend that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on the system chassis to enter the Setup utility. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Users can also turn the...
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... OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-3 Copyright...
... OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-3 Copyright...
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... the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Use the and keys to adjust the value. If this happens, revert to 300.0MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...
... the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Use the and keys to adjust the value. If this happens, revert to 300.0MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...
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... storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full functin of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you set this item to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
... storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full functin of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you set this item to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
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... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] Allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to enable or disable the...
... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] Allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to enable or disable the...
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... Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file...
... Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file...
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... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to load default BIOS values. The system requires you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to load default BIOS values. The system requires you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not...
... save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not...
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... motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is��ta 7 6�4��-b��i�t�7� operating systems (OS). The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO...
... motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is��ta 7 6�4��-b��i�t�7� operating systems (OS). The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO...
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...Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to Non-RAID 4. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to display the utility main menu. Turn on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the system. 2. Option ROM...
...Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to Non-RAID 4. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to display the utility main menu. Turn on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the system. 2. Option ROM...
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.... Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to...
.... Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to...
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... insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the...
... insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the...