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... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of the product is defaced or missing. You may contain copyrighted software that is eager to , by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without intent to Provide Source Code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that...
... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of the product is defaced or missing. You may contain copyrighted software that is eager to , by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for backup purposes, without intent to Provide Source Code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that...
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...ASUS 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...
...ASUS 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...
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... www.asus.com or 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 REV 3.1 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...
... www.asus.com or 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 REV 3.1 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...
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...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 0.005V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications...
...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 0.005V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications...
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...) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors...
...) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors...
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... PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The cable is in regards to the motherboard. 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 to use external SATA devices without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility...
... PC audio setups-your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The cable is in regards to the motherboard. 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 to use external SATA devices without the need of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility...
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...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. 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 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM •...
...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. 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 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM •...
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... 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27 Chapter 2 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan...
... 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27 Chapter 2 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1 ) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan...
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... connected to your motherboard if you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Do this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls...
... connected to your motherboard if you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Do this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls...
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... changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Enabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled...
... changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Enabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled...
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... CPU overclocking options to become unstable! Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto...
... CPU overclocking options to become unstable! Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto...
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...JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth. [Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full...
...JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to enable or disable the JMB storage controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth. [Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full...
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...Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
...Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that 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. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
....3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that 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. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
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... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu...
... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu...
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... to use the devices. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to your computer. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
... to use the devices. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to your computer. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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... drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Refer to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • You must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
... drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Refer to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • You must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
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... Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM - Delete RAID Volume 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Go to [RAID Mode...
... Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM - Delete RAID Volume 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Go to [RAID Mode...
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Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-19 Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows®...
Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-19 Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows®...
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... the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...
... the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...