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... 1-34 1.12 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 2-13...
... 1-34 1.12 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 2-13...
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xi 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 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
xi 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 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related ...Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system ...
Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related ...Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system ...
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...asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
...asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
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... Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. 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 comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. 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 comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite...
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... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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... (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 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash...
... (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 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash...
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... 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! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key...
... 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! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key...
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... BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
... BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in ...
...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in ...
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2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...
2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...