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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS EPU ATI® CrossFireX support NVIDIA® SLI support Protect 3.0 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS EPU ATI® CrossFireX support NVIDIA® SLI support Protect 3.0 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
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... 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB...
... 1 x Q-shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB...
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... allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
... allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
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...ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with ...
...ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with ...
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...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After clearing... the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After clearing... the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
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...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P8P67-M PRO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V P8P67-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to avail of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The ...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector to the IEEE 1394a...
...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P8P67-M PRO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V P8P67-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to avail of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The ...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector to the IEEE 1394a...
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... for data drives 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 install Windows®... the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO For ...
... for data drives 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 install Windows®... the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO For ...
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... RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ...GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8P67-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
... RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ...GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8P67-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
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...3VSB GND PWRDW# GND NC AD2 AD1 GND NC SERIRQ# CLKRUN# NC P8P67-M PRO TPM connector The TPM module is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set the SATA Mode ...item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID...
...3VSB GND PWRDW# GND NC AD2 AD1 GND NC SERIRQ# CLKRUN# NC P8P67-M PRO TPM connector The TPM module is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set the SATA Mode ...item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID...
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...; The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
...; The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
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... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select...
... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select...
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..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3.
..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3.
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...-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
...-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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...SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Yes and press . DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility...
...SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Yes and press . DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility...
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... changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
... changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8P67-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
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... item is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen.
... item is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen.
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Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. After you enter the administrator password for .... 3. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you set a password, this...
Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. After you enter the administrator password for .... 3. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you set a password, this...
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...Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-...enabling one system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value...
...Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-...enabling one system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value...
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... system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled...
... system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled...
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... fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO
... fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO