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... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is...
... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is...
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.... ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-3 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. TPU Unleash your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS...
.... ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-3 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. TPU Unleash your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS...
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... allowing you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation...With these technologies, you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to install. This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. The cable is...
... allowing you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation...With these technologies, you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to install. This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. The cable is...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
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... • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-7 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -
... • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-7 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -
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... one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 Side(s): SS - 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. •...
... one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-13 Side(s): SS - 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. •...
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... (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-15 PCI_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI_2 - - - LAN_2 - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - HD Audio...
... (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-15 PCI_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI_2 - - - LAN_2 - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - HD Audio...
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...BIOS default settings. 3. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases,... lights when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch lights continuously. A messgae ...
...BIOS default settings. 3. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases,... lights when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch lights continuously. A messgae ...
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... last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard...
... last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard...
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... Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
... Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode].
... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode].
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... is purchased separately. 7. The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-25 6. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital...
... is purchased separately. 7. The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-25 6. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital...
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By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. 10. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. 10. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
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... speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
... speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-29 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-31
Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-31
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-33
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-33
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2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-35
2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-35
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-37
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-37