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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Before you for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 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 new features and latest...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Before you for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 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 new features and latest...
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... and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support...
... and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support...
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...utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. With these technologies, you to use external SATA devices without.... In addition to energy consumptions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet ...
...utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of additional power source*. With these technologies, you to use external SATA devices without.... In addition to energy consumptions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet ...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1
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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. 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.
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...9-9-9-24 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 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing...) PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...9-9-9-24 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 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing...) PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the ... inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the ... inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
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PCI_1 - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. ...
PCI_1 - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. ...
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Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near ...
Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near ...
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POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). 2.2.6 ...
POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). 2.2.6 ...
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..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21
..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21
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... connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows®...
... connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows®...
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Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB1112; ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the ...
Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB1112; ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the ...
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... 2 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables 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 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 ...matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_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 fan connectors.
... 2 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables 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 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 ...matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_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 fan connectors.
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... AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA...-350WL Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-29 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at...
... AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA...-350WL Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-29 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-31
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-31
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-35
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-35
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-37 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-37 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
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2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-39
2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-39
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 AAFP 2-41
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 AAFP 2-41
