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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8P67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8P67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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...; Rapid Storage technology with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at x8/x8 or x16/x1 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black, max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN ...system. 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (single at x16 mode, dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are available in the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www...
...; Rapid Storage technology with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at x8/x8 or x16/x1 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black, max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN ...system. 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (single at x16 mode, dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are available in the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www...
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...300MHz at back I /O (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 - Supports Jack-... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors TPU ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ASUS Anti-Surge Protection MemOK! 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...
...300MHz at back I /O (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 - Supports Jack-... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors TPU ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ASUS Anti-Surge Protection MemOK! 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...
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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 ...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 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ...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 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67-M PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8P67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the...
...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67-M PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8P67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the...
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ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The S/... I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of...
ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The S/... I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of...
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... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU...). Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. This all...
... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU...). Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. This all...
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... the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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...the retention tab. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...; Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the ...
...the retention tab. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...; Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the ...
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... notches. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load...
... notches. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load...
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... CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed...
... CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed...
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... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13...
... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM...
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...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis 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 the expansion card...
... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis 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 the expansion card...
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... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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.... 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. LPT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND 1-26 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO LPT connector PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8P67-M PRO PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable...
.... 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. LPT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND 1-26 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO LPT connector PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8P67-M PRO PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable...
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...cable to this connector. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P8P67-M PRO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V P8P67-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2... L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8P67-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail ...
...cable to this connector. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P8P67-M PRO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V P8P67-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2... L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8P67-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail ...
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....aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS P8P67-M PRO COM1 PIN 1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system... Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8P67-M PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts ...
....aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS P8P67-M PRO COM1 PIN 1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system... Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8P67-M PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts ...