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... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area ...
... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area ...
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... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - 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): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port ...ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ASUS Anti-Surge Protection MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O (continued on the next page) BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - 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): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port ...ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ASUS Anti-Surge Protection MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O (continued on the next page) BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
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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 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector ..., DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 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...
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 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector ..., DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 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...
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... This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced... experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to patch memory issues. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far ...
... This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced... experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to patch memory issues. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far ...
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...hot airflows generated by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard... intelligent tool that automates overclocking 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 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in real time....
...hot airflows generated by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard... intelligent tool that automates overclocking 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 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in real time....
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... Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs ...due to their default settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS...
... Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs ...due to their default settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS...
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.... Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to the card...
.... Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to the card...
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... 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
... 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup 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 this connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 2. Connect one end of the system chassis. The IEEE 1394a module is set the item to [HD]. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2...
By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup 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 this connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 2. Connect one end of the system chassis. The IEEE 1394a module is set the item to [HD]. AAFP P8P67-M PRO SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2...
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...using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver..., and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue...
...using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 1-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver..., and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue...
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... 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 are using ...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA...
... 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 are using ...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA...
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... BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 10. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO TPM P8P67-M PRO PIN... 1 PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# AD3 3.3V AD0 NC 3.3VSB 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...
... BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 10. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO TPM P8P67-M PRO PIN... 1 PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# AD3 3.3V AD0 NC 3.3VSB 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...
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...on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding...system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK!...
...on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding...system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK!...
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...Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that ... X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save,...
...Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that ... X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save,...
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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 Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
... 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 Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
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... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Turn... to the Drive field. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Turn... to the Drive field. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
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... by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current...
... by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current...
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... 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 not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. When...
... 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 not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. When...
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...stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for... DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: ...
...stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for... DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 10/18/2010 Update ROM BOARD: ...