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... service will be much obliged if you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code...
... service will be much obliged if you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code...
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... Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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...; P67 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller* - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller* - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by default for the Intel CPU support list. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com...
...; P67 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller* - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller* - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by default for the Intel CPU support list. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com...
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... Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port (1x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
... Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port (1x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
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... performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. It uses serial point-to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 6.0 Gb...
... performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. It uses serial point-to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 6.0 Gb...
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... accessing information from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration...
... accessing information from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration...
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...; • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL ...memory module. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage 9-11-9-27 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-9-28 1.65 9-11-9-27 1.66 DIMM socket support (Optional...
...; • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL ...memory module. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage 9-11-9-27 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11-9-28 1.65 9-11-9-27 1.66 DIMM socket support (Optional...
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... lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working...
... lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working...
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...;o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for BIOS item modification. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart...
...;o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for BIOS item modification. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart...
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...Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Enabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode...
...Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Enabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode...
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... very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default settings. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using...
... very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default settings. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using...
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... the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth. [Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. (USB3_34 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want the SATA hard disk drives to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports...
... the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth. [Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. (USB3_34 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want the SATA hard disk drives to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports...
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...if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel...
...if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel...
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... motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS...
... motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS...
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... load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
... load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
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... you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment.
... you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment.
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... RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an icon to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to locate...
... RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an icon to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to locate...
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...hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. During POST, press + to the power connector on the system. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to display the utility main...
...hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. During POST, press + to the power connector on the system. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to display the utility main...
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... motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-19 When the Make Disk menu appears, press to avoid a computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Set the optical drive...
... motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-19 When the Make Disk menu appears, press to avoid a computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Set the optical drive...
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Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then...
Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then...