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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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.../ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode... Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset...
.../ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode... Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset...
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... 12+2 Phase Power Design - AI Suite II - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi
... 12+2 Phase Power Design - AI Suite II - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi
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... are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module...
... are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module...
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... motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
... motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
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...Internet applications. This allows you to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It uses serial point-to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
...Internet applications. This allows you to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It uses serial point-to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
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...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while...range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, ...
...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while...range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, ...
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... and shields it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The cable is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front...
... and shields it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The cable is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5
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...1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. margin of the installed CPU. Timing...; 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 PRO REV 3.1 2-7
...1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. margin of the installed CPU. Timing...; 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 PRO REV 3.1 2-7
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...8226; • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at... - - - - - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
...8226; • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at... - - - - - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
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... blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... memory configuration. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P.
... blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... memory configuration. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P.
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... Controller - shared - ESATA & PESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to 3-20 for details. PCI_1 - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - See page 2-23 for this...
... Controller - shared - ESATA & PESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to 3-20 for details. PCI_1 - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - See page 2-23 for this...
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... the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 Refer to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to...
... the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 Refer to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to...
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... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM...
... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
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... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard...
... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a ...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a ...