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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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... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include ... to find more information Refer 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include ... to find more information Refer 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
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... affect the heat dissipation performance. Chapter 1 MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push 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 offers you a noiseless PC...
... affect the heat dissipation performance. Chapter 1 MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push 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 offers you a noiseless PC...
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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 Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • ...characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the ...
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 Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • ...characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the ...
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... power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...; If your system fail to boot due to test one set is not properly installed. If the ...
... power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...; If your system fail to boot due to test one set is not properly installed. If the ...
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... bootup. • You may 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. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1)... near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable wil automatically ...
... bootup. • You may 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. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1)... near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable wil automatically ...
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... of the O2LED2 LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The O2LED2 LED near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable wil automatically detect the current PC loadings... Enable. Refer to Enable under the 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.
... of the O2LED2 LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The O2LED2 LED near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable wil automatically detect the current PC loadings... Enable. Refer to Enable under the 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.
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...2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. 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. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, ...® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, ...
...2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. 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. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, ...® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, ...
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... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 3.5.4 SATA 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 is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1,... 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or...
... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 3.5.4 SATA 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 is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1,... 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or...
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...]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. 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...
...]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. 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...
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...ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS... audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one orientation...
...ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS... audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one orientation...
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... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings...
... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings...
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...In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-43 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT...devices. • If you 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 dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue...
...In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-43 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT...devices. • If you 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 dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue...
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... mode or soft-off . 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5....) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to section 3.5.7 APM for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... mode or soft-off . 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5....) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to section 3.5.7 APM for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... refers to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more...
... refers to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more...
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...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 settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced ... select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-3
...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 settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced ... select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-3
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...ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced Monitor...
...ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced Monitor...
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... a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to load default BIOS values. Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
... a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to load default BIOS values. Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
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... overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to the software manual in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support...
... overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to the software manual in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support...
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... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through... the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. 3. If you want to exit. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. ASUS P8P67 EVO 4-9 Chapter 4
... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through... the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. 3. If you want to exit. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. ASUS P8P67 EVO 4-9 Chapter 4