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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 ...PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-27 3.8.2.
... 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 ...PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-27 3.8.2.
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... - 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 - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Connector - MemOK...
... - 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 - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Connector - MemOK...
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... and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to patch memory issues. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the...
... and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to patch memory issues. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the...
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... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning...
... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button...
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button...
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... minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with... PSH850V Snake PMW-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 Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to use two or more power-consuming devices...
... minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with... PSH850V Snake PMW-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 Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to use two or more power-consuming devices...
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... detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47...
... detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47...
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...and may result to instability or failure to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to...;S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure...
...and may result to instability or failure to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to...;S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure...
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...select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the Setup Mode... item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory :...
...select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the Setup Mode... item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory :...
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... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. For 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends...
... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. For 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. You cannot select an item that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. To...
... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. You cannot select an item that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. To...
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... Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 10/11/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed....
... Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 10/11/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed....
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... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency ... VRM Load-Line Calibration Auto VRM Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Phase Control Standard Duty Control T.Probe CPU Currrent Capability 100% Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ...
... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency ... VRM Load-Line Calibration Auto VRM Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Phase Control Standard Duty Control T.Probe CPU Currrent Capability 100% Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ...
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... Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
... Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
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... Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 3-14...
... Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 3-14...
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... hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the Enhanced... threads per activated core is enabled. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. ...
... hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the Enhanced... threads per activated core is enabled. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. ...
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...Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI Boot Tool Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility... - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI...
...Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI Boot Tool Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility... - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI...
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...(Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Disables the SATA function. Status Check Enabled Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1...hard disk to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random...
...(Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Disables the SATA function. Status Check Enabled Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1...hard disk to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random...
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... USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for EFI applications. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced...
... USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for EFI applications. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced...
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... in POST Enabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-19 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
... in POST Enabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-19 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...