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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...
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...
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...the Intel CPU support list. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core...
...the Intel CPU support list. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core...
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...) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 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 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel...
...) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 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 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel...
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...Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . 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 ... are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step ...
...Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . 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 ... are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step ...
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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items...
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It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Intel® ...The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Intel® s��e�c...
It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Intel® ...The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Intel® s��e�c...
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...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 enhance system stability through ...to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to a digital standard. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ...
...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 enhance system stability through ...to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to a digital standard. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ...
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...clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products ...Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions.
...clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products ...Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions.
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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • ...
ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • ...
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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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...QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - margin of the installed CPU. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x ...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 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • * The memory ...
...QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - margin of the installed CPU. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x ...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 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • * The memory ...
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...; • 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. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP)...8226; • 1.5 • • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9-9-9-24 ...
...; • 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. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP)...8226; • 1.5 • • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9-9-9-24 ...
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...B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. 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....to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue...
...B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. 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....to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue...
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Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - ...
Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - ...
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... TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 However, the system will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to...
... TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 However, the system will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to...
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... problem within a second. 2. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode...
... problem within a second. 2. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode...
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... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON...
... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON...
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... using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode...
... using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID Mode...
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... is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 2 5. USB1112; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...
... is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 2 5. USB1112; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...