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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 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 1.3.4 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...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 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 1.3.4 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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... x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333...(PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will run at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory ...
... x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333...(PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will run at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory ...
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... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Anti Surge - Tuner - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Charger - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892...
... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Anti Surge - Tuner - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Charger - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892...
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... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 ... up to change without notice. vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control -
... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 ... up to change without notice. vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control -
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... different models. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...
... different models. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...
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... 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which...
... 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which...
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...power consumption. The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through ...to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA ...
...power consumption. The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through ...to enhance system stability through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA ...
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...Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic ... products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with loud background sound. In addition to energy consumptions. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation...
...Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic ... products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with loud background sound. In addition to energy consumptions. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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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 REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3...24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7
...Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3...24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7
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...; 10-10-10 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3...Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; 10-10-10 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3...Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the ...slot as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single...
...S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the ...slot as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single...
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... CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - shared - - - - Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - PCIEx16_3 - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - -
... CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - shared - - - - Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - PCIEx16_3 - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - -
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... the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 Refer to Enable. 2.
... the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 Refer to Enable. 2.
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... the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
... the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
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... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
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... disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions...
... disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions...
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If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with ...
If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with ...