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... 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 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.5 Onboard switches 2-16 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-19 2.2.7 Jumper 2-21...
... 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 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-14 2.2.5 Onboard switches 2-16 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-19 2.2.7 Jumper 2-21...
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...28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating ... setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ...
...28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating ... setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ...
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... (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). 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...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode,...
... (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). 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...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode,...
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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - Industry leading Digital 12...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - Industry leading Digital 12...
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... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 ...I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - xii BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU ...
... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 ...I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - xii BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU ...
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...SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It also provides two...integrated to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This provides great graphics performance. It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 ...
...SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It also provides two...integrated to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This provides great graphics performance. It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 ...
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... to Bluetooth devices with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ... with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability ...
... to Bluetooth devices with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ... with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability ...
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... the same smoothness as their operating system. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The built-in different geographic regions and...
... the same smoothness as their operating system. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The built-in different geographic regions and...
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...PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on ... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit...
...PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on ... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit...
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... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or...be supported with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • ...
... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or...be supported with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • ...
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...; • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...8226; 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Timing 7-10-10-28 9-9-9-24 - margin of the installed CPU. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - P8P67...
...; • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...8226; 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Timing 7-10-10-28 9-9-9-24 - margin of the installed CPU. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - P8P67...
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...9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB...8226; - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-20 1.9 • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB ...
...9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB...8226; - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-20 1.9 • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-19 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-19 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key...
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...system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC... jumper default position. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
...system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC... jumper default position. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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...; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These...
...; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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A B 2 3 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
A B 2 3 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-35
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-35
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... program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: ...By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/06/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature ...
... program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: ...By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/06/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature ...