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... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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... Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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... this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with DIMMs of individual CPUs. P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�...
... this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with DIMMs of individual CPUs. P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�...
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... BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
... BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
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... MHz to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Intel® P67 Express Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Chapter...
... MHz to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Intel® P67 Express Chipset The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Chapter...
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... stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to the motherboard. With these technologies, you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to use external SATA devices without...
... stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to the motherboard. With these technologies, you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to use external SATA devices without...
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...-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP...
...-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP...
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... available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. The BIOS setup program is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS...
... available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this program. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. The BIOS setup program is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS...
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... Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
... Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
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... set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Changing the values in this happens, revert to select the X.M.P. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power...
... set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Changing the values in this happens, revert to select the X.M.P. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power...
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... controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] when you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode...
... controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] when you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode...
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...;3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ...
...;3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ...
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... II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
... II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
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... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you want to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure...
... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you want to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure...
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... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays...
... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays...
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... the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. The Manual menu...
... the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. The Manual menu...
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... drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
... drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
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... [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. During POST, press + to [RAID Mode]. 4. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Reset Disks...
... [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. During POST, press + to [RAID Mode]. 4. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Reset Disks...
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...motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk...
...motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk...
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... the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third- Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
... the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third- Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...