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... Xpert 3-29 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support 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...
... Xpert 3-29 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support 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...
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Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 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 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-23 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 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 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-23 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
... guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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...to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. making it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. With better electric conductivity,...is in regards to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source*. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts...allowing you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - In addition to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using ...
...to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. making it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. With better electric conductivity,...is in regards to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source*. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts...allowing you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - In addition to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using ...
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... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 ...-sided DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided...
... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 ...-sided DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided...
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... tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! Turn... for successful boot. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
... tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! Turn... for successful boot. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
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... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-25 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 [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Intel®... Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [AHCI Mode].
... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-25 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 [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Intel®... Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [AHCI Mode].
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...bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later ...versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
...bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later ...versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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...6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD ... create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. • Press + during OS installation. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-27
...6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD ... create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. • Press + during OS installation. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-27
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... want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data ...Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-47 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Black - Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
... want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data ...Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 2-47 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Black - Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
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... unstable after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to restart the system. ...lets you with the opportunity to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll ...
... unstable after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to restart the system. ...lets you with the opportunity to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll ...
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..., and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to decide...Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 DELUXE BIOS Version : 0239 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3...screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device...
..., and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to decide...Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 DELUXE BIOS Version : 0239 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3...screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device...
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... is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC F/W Version ME Version 0239 x64 10/07/2010 MBECE-0014 7.0.0.1115 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU...
... is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC F/W Version ME Version 0239 x64 10/07/2010 MBECE-0014 7.0.0.1115 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU...
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...4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in ... enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. To change...
...4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in ... enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. To change...
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EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options ... be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201.
EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options ... be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201.
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...revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. If this menu allow you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the... the key. The values range from 80.0MHz to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
...revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. If this menu allow you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the... the key. The values range from 80.0MHz to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
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... Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down to display the following items:... Enabled CPU C3 Report Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the CPU you installed. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
... Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down to display the following items:... Enabled CPU C3 Report Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the CPU you installed. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
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...the primary boot device. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System...to use as the primary boot device. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G 1 (Gray) Not Present SATA 6G 2 (Gray) Not Present SATA 3G 3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA 3G 4 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 5 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 6 (Blue) Not Present Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode....
...the primary boot device. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System...to use as the primary boot device. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G 1 (Gray) Not Present SATA 6G 2 (Gray) Not Present SATA 3G 3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA 3G 4 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 5 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 6 (Blue) Not Present Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode....
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.... AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled...
.... AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Click an item to configure options for special functions. When you to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe... These items displays the available devices. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS Drive Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the submenu.
...installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Click an item to configure options for special functions. When you to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 Deluxe... These items displays the available devices. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS Drive Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the submenu.
