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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
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Contents 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 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...
Contents 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 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...
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...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 menus. viii Where to find more information Refer... describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. ...
...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 menus. viii Where to find more information Refer... describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. ...
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...ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Tuner - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...
...ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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 DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Tuner - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC ...
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xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
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... system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables ... dynamically, cutting radiation by half to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power...
... system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables ... dynamically, cutting radiation by half to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power...
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... 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 mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility... to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the same smoothness as ...
... 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 mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility... to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the same smoothness as ...
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... ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. The cable is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power ... The motherboard is in regards to install. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5
... ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. The cable is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power ... The motherboard is in regards to install. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the module ...the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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 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...
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the module ...the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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 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...
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...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful ...2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the...
...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful ...2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the...
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... will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17
... will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17
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However, the system will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the ...
However, the system will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the ...
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..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...again to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...again to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
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... connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ... information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5,...
... connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ... information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5,...
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...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 ... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical ...
...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 ... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical ...
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Refer to...
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. Refer to...
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... connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 9. Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; The power supply...
... connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 9. Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; The power supply...
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... system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 7. IEEE 1394a port 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. External...
... set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 7. IEEE 1394a port 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. External...
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... followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED... turns on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off. 3. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch ...
... followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED... turns on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off. 3. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch ...