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... 1-34 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
... 1-34 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
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P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan ...power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan ...power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
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... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you ... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.
... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you ... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.
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MemOK! P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during... to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-35 switch...
MemOK! P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during... to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-35 switch...
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...® applications before you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you need to download then click Next...
...® applications before you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you need to download then click Next...
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that...
... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that...
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... to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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...: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as...
...: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as...
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... the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done! Press any key to return to continue. At the...
... the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done! Press any key to return to continue. At the...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS...
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS...
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...in this section are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit...button to turn the system off then back on how to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The...
...in this section are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit...button to turn the system off then back on how to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The...
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Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. EFI BIOS Utility - For more details,see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Select an item then press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed...
Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. EFI BIOS Utility - For more details,see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Select an item then press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed...