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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 ...
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 ...
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...capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Intel® Rapid Storage technology with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Intel® P67 Express Chipset: -...market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
...capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Intel® Rapid Storage technology with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Intel® P67 Express Chipset: -...market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8P67-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
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...-Surge Protection MemOK! BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF output 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE...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): - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ...
...-Surge Protection MemOK! BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O (continued on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF output 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE...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): - P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ...
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... 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 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
... 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 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
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...efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67-M PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items... 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the ...
...efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67-M PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items... 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the ...
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...ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual...Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. It uses serial point-to boost system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB 3.0 ...
...ports for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1-2 ASUS P8P67-M PRO PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Dual...Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. It uses serial point-to boost system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB 3.0 ...
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...by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. This tool also provides stability testing. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Combined with usability... utilities. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO The built-in -one simple to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve...
...by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. This tool also provides stability testing. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Combined with usability... utilities. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8P67-M PRO The built-in -one simple to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve...
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Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you ...
Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8P67-M PRO 1-6 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you ...
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... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the ...damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Press the load...
... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the ...damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Press the load...
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... the CPU notches. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO PnP cap 5. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket...
... the CPU notches. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO PnP cap 5. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket...
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... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified...
... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified...
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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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners ...
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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners ...
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... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM 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 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM 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 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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... modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Crucial Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB SS Micron DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT...
... modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Crucial Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB SS Micron DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT...
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... following sub‑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 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket...
... following sub‑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 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket...
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... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
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... portable devices. 13. LPT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND 1-26 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO LPT connector PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8P67-M PRO This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
... portable devices. 13. LPT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND 1-26 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO LPT connector PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8P67-M PRO This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
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...chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable 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 [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 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. Doing so will...
...chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable 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 [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 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. Doing so will...
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... power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power... plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 5. 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are...
... power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS P8P67-M PRO Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power... plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 5. 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are...