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... DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS 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...
... DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS 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...
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Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS 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...
Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS 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...
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...setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
...setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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... 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - 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 DTS Surround...
... 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - 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 DTS Surround...
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...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 ... 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 connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vCCIO...
...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 ... 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 connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vCCIO...
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...chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches... its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically ...
...chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches... its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically ...
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...with the same smoothness as their operating system. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with mobile devices via Bluetooth. MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with full storage space ...the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to patch memory issues. The built-in 64-bit, with the ...
...with the same smoothness as their operating system. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with mobile devices via Bluetooth. MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with full storage space ...the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to patch memory issues. The built-in 64-bit, with the ...
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... "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA ... consumptions. The cable is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to the motherboard. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to install...
... "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA ... consumptions. The cable is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to the motherboard. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to install...
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... as one (1) module inserted into both the 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...function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-13 Load the X.M.P. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL...
... as one (1) module inserted into both the 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...function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-13 Load the X.M.P. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL...
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...exact location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. ... the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. switch does ...
...exact location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. ... the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. switch does ...
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... turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may... switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-17
... turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may... switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-17
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... OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 3. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting...
... OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 3. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting...
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...For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-... hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the...
...For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-... hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the...
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...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • ...You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions....
...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • ...You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions....
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...When using these connectors, set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-23 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue])...
...When using these connectors, set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-23 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue])...
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
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...) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set...
...) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set...
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This...
... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This...
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.... • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-43 PS/2 mouse port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Bluetooth module* 5. Intel LAN (RJ-45...
.... • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-43 PS/2 mouse port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Bluetooth module* 5. Intel LAN (RJ-45...
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...Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-47 For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated...continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. After applying power...
...Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-47 For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated...continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. After applying power...