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...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO 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 1.3.3 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...
...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO 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 1.3.3 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...
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... from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,...out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a particular installation....
... from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,...out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a particular installation....
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
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...If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 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 the long line of new features ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The...
...If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 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 the long line of new features ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The...
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... 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. This provides great graphics performance. Chapter... of current bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.
... 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. This provides great graphics performance. Chapter... of current bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.
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... system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS BT GO! ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 TPU Unleash your performance with 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in diverse situations. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with no additional adapter. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through...
... system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS BT GO! ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 TPU Unleash your performance with 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in diverse situations. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with no additional adapter. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through...
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... enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls 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 motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management...This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to switch back and forth between different...
... enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls 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 motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management...This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to switch back and forth between different...
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...motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ease. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS... Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS...
...motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ease. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS... Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO 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. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you ...
ASUS P8P67 PRO 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. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 Ensure ... on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase 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 the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 Ensure ... on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase 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 the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-5
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-5
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... 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB...of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are available on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...
... 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB...of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are available on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...
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...ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard...x 2GB) DS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO....
...ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/DS Chip Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard...x 2GB) DS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO....
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... 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9-2G(XMP...
... 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9-2G(XMP...
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... (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - shared - - - shared - - - - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-15 SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use...
... shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - shared - - - shared - - - - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-15 SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use...
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.... 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal... for successful boot. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch ...
.... 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal... for successful boot. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch ...