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... 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 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 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 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration...
... 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 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 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 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...
.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...
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...ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Connector - 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 Sensation UltraPC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - AI Suite II - ASUS...Anti Surge - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - P8P67 EVO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility Realtek...
...ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Connector - 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 Sensation UltraPC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - AI Suite II - ASUS...Anti Surge - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - P8P67 EVO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility Realtek...
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... eSATA) 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8P67 EVO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment -
... eSATA) 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8P67 EVO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment -
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...power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power ... chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch...
...power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power ... chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch...
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...elegant appearance. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! All of a button to use software package. Combined with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in variety of useful ...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 different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to ...
...elegant appearance. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! All of a button to use software package. Combined with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in variety of useful ...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 different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to ...
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... and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. In addition to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power...DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use external SATA devices without the need of the product and thus...
... and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. In addition to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power...DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use external SATA devices without the need of the product and thus...
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... support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. 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 of...• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 ...
... support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. 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 of...• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 ...
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... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible ...system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...
... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible ...system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...
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... you change the switch setting 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. Refer to Enable. 4. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... you change the switch setting 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. Refer to Enable. 4. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 5. EPU switch Turning...
... the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 5. EPU switch Turning...
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...the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to ... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel®...
...the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to ... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel®...
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...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section...; When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard ...
...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section...; When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 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 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...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 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 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...
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... audio module to this connector, set to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel...
... audio module to this connector, set to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel...
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... LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...
... LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...
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...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-43 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking... 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 dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No...
...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-43 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking... 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 dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No...
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...to green after the system LED turns on. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system ...power on self tests or POST. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Check the jumper settings and connections or call ...
...to green after the system LED turns on. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system ...power on self tests or POST. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Check the jumper settings and connections or call ...
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... beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend ...that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�...
... beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend ...that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�...