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P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EPU ATI® CrossFireX support NVIDIA® SLI support Protect 3.0 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical...
P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EPU ATI® CrossFireX support NVIDIA® SLI support Protect 3.0 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical...
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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 connector ..., 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 factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4...
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 connector ..., 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 factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4...
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... Suite II consolidates all -in real time. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use... to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
... Suite II consolidates all -in real time. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use... to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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...Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover ...
...Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover ...
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... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system... the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system... the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
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... you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the IEEE 1394a connector. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector is for...; If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port. 2. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN ...
... you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the IEEE 1394a connector. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector is for...; If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port. 2. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN ...
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...drives only. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows®...set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard ...
...drives only. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows®...set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard ...
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... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you are set the ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8P67-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows...
... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you are set the ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8P67-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows...
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...are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. P8P67-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2...
...are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. P8P67-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2...
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...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the...you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! function....
...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the...you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! function....
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...] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the...
...] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the...
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...: SATA: 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 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows...
...: SATA: 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 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for 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 not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for 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 not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS...
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... under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/18/...
... under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/18/...
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... change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To change the settings. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration... options for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that menu. To display the submenu, select the ...
... change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To change the settings. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration... options for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that menu. To display the submenu, select the ...
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...New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. To... Select the User Password item and press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To clear the administrator ...
...New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. To... Select the User Password item and press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To clear the administrator ...
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... legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to activate in each processor package. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you... you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
... legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to activate in each processor package. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you... you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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...the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB ...devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature....
...the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB ...devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature....
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... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If the fan is not connected to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. F1... 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan ...
... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If the fan is not connected to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. F1... 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan ...