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...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... more of the FCC Rules. vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for radio noise emissions from that to the following two conditions: • This device may... parts and recycling. This product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is...
... more of the FCC Rules. vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for radio noise emissions from that to the following two conditions: • This device may... parts and recycling. This product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is...
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...power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock ...
...power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock ...
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...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This allows you to high speed connectivity. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.... 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with enhanced ...
... and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This allows you to high speed connectivity. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P8P67 PRO affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.... 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with enhanced ...
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... while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference...Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to Bluetooth devices with minimal power loss through enabling VRM spread spectrum. New generation ...
... while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference...Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to Bluetooth devices with minimal power loss through enabling VRM spread spectrum. New generation ...
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... and your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advance Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink... design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with...
... and your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advance Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink... design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with...
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...ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to the motherboard. In addition to use external SATA devices without the need of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS... to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of additional power source*. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC...
...ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to the motherboard. In addition to use external SATA devices without the need of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS... to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of additional power source*. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC...
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... the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on them. •... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the...
... the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on them. •... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap... incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.
... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap... incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...you are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The...update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, ...
...you are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The...update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, ...
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...; • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 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 - - Timing Voltage 9-11-9-27 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11...8226; • • • • • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(...
...; • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-7 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 - - Timing Voltage 9-11-9-27 1.65 9-11-11-31 1.65 9-11...8226; • • • • • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(...
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... 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
... 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
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Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot 1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 ...
Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot 1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 ...
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...; or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-25 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - - - LAN_1 - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - HD Audio - - - - - - See...
...; or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-25 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - - - LAN_1 - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - HD Audio - - - - - - See...
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... speed of failsafe settings. A messgae 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. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance...
... speed of failsafe settings. A messgae 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. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance...