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...Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of alteration is valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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...the name, model number and version, as stated in this product is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which is eager to duly provide complete source code as source code archives etc to obtain the corresponding source code and your ...
...Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of alteration is valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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...the name, model number and version, as stated in this product is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which is eager to duly provide complete source code as source code archives etc to obtain the corresponding source code and your ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. The PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN...
... Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. The PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN...
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... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support...
... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support...
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Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. This...
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. This...
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... 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 requires a specially designed signal cable to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against...
... 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 requires a specially designed signal cable to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against...
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... capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - however, the actual frequency support varies depending...
... capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - however, the actual frequency support varies depending...
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... if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program is connected to your screen. • Ensure that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your motherboard if you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1
... if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program is connected to your screen. • Ensure that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your motherboard if you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1
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... 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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan...
... 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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan...
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... the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. 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 enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Allows you...
... the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. 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 enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Allows you...
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... the drive to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. VIA 1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to use the full functin of the Marvell storage controller. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio...
... the drive to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. VIA 1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to use the full functin of the Marvell storage controller. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio...
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... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 IRQ=4] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to display or...
... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 IRQ=4] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to display or...
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...'s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
...'s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
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... system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
... system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
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... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into...
... 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into...
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... user manual. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit...
... user manual. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit...
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... more hard disk drives. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver...
... more hard disk drives. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver...
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....0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Turn on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to [RAID Mode]. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into...
....0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Turn on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to [RAID Mode]. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into...
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... AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. To work around this OS limitation, refer to avoid a computer virus infection. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility...
... AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. To work around this OS limitation, refer to avoid a computer virus infection. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility...
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... Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 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. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver...
... Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 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. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver...