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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8P67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8P67-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8P67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
... support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8P67-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
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...ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and...double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. Intel® P67 Express Chipset ...
...ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and...double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. Intel® P67 Express Chipset ...
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...The built-in real time. It allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the northbridge chipset. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing ... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Even O.C. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for ...
...The built-in real time. It allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the northbridge chipset. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing ... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Even O.C. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for ...
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...the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do ... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws ...
...the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do ... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws ...
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... after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return ...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2....
... after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return ...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2....
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.... The illustration above is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you have installed the motherboard to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you buy a CPU ... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A... The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
.... The illustration above is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you have installed the motherboard to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you buy a CPU ... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A... The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each ... can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each ... can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power...the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so ...
...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power...the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so ...
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...the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to the IEEE 1394a connector. 2. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R...1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8P67-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+...
...the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to the IEEE 1394a connector. 2. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R...1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8P67-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8P67-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8P67-M PRO... Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for better thermal environment. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable ...
...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8P67-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8P67-M PRO... Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for better thermal environment. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable ...
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...only. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must ... XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during ... / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
...only. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must ... XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during ... / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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... USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPU switch This switch allows you to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB module cable... the module to enable or disable the TPU function. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to enhance system performance. 1. 13. TPU P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO TPU switch 1-34 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
... USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPU switch This switch allows you to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB module cable... the module to enable or disable the TPU function. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to enhance system performance. 1. 13. TPU P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO TPU switch 1-34 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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...the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe...
...the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe...
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... is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. If an error is found , the LED next ...LED P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO DARM LED 3. SB_PWR P8P67-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8P67-M PRO Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. O2LED1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO TPU LED 1-36 ASUS P8P67-M PRO TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting...
... is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. If an error is found , the LED next ...LED P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO DARM LED 3. SB_PWR P8P67-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8P67-M PRO Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. O2LED1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO TPU LED 1-36 ASUS P8P67-M PRO TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting...
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.... 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the 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. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS...
.... 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the 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. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS...
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...the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3....3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version ...
...the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3....3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version ...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM]...and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: 5V Voltage...
...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM]...and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: 5V Voltage...