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... the name, model number and version, as source code archives etc to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product for identification or explanation and to this manual, including the products and software described in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified...
... the name, model number and version, as source code archives etc to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product for identification or explanation and to this manual, including the products and software described in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified...
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...; graphics cards on the next page) ix Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slots when you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the BIOS for Intel® CPU support list. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced...
...; graphics cards on the next page) ix Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slots when you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the BIOS for Intel® CPU support list. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced...
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... ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe...
... ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe...
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... excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-16 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...
... excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-16 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...
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... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you intend to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you intend to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
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... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 See page 1-30 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get better performance. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards...
... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 See page 1-30 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get better performance. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 67 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8P67 LE...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 67 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8P67 LE...
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... this connector. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 P8P67 LE IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V PIN 1 P8P67 LE IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...
... this connector. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 P8P67 LE IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V PIN 1 P8P67 LE IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...
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... a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8P67 LE P8P67 LE Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs...
... a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8P67 LE P8P67 LE Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs...
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... a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 LE...
... a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 LE...
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... GND P8P67 LE Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode...
... GND P8P67 LE Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode...
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...) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer...
...) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer...
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... overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The USB module cable is ideal for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU P8P67 LE P8P67 LE TPU switch ASUS P8P67 LE 1-36 Doing so will damage the motherboard! This is purchased separately. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. 12. TPU switch This switch...
... overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The USB module cable is ideal for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU P8P67 LE P8P67 LE TPU switch ASUS P8P67 LE 1-36 Doing so will damage the motherboard! This is purchased separately. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. 12. TPU switch This switch...
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... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website...
... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website...
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT...
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... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32...
... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32...
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... settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express...
... settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express...
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... set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Up to the operating system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface...
... set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Up to the operating system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface...
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... SATA hard disk drives to use the PCIe x1 slots when you set the HD Audio Controller item to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards...
... SATA hard disk drives to use the PCIe x1 slots when you set the HD Audio Controller item to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards...