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...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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
...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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 your retailer....contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 your retailer....contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
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...performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at.... It uses serial point-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 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.
...performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at.... It uses serial point-to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 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.
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...with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. 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 ...and extends component longevity! The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through enabling spread spectrum. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
...with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. 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 ...and extends component longevity! The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through enabling spread spectrum. DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
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...device. making it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The cable is in regards to install. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ... With these technologies, you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on the Go The Power eSATA ...
...device. making it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. The cable is in regards to install. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ... With these technologies, you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on the Go The Power eSATA ...
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...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. •... to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching 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...
...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. •... to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching 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 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot F3... 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/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB ...
... • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot F3... 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/DS CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB ...
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...-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. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-8-7-20...
...-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. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-8-7-20...
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... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - ...motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - to 3-20 for high speed N/A N/A N/A device) X1 Mode X1 X1 X1 N/A * Please refer to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...
... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - ...motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - to 3-20 for high speed N/A N/A N/A device) X1 Mode X1 X1 X1 N/A * Please refer to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 ... reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. This is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode...
This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 ... reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2. This is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode...
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... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23...
... in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23...
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...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 5. The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with...These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis...
...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 5. The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with...These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis...
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These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable 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... connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 2 8. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable 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... connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 2 8. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27
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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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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. 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
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... 1 and 2 13. External SATA port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43
... 1 and 2 13. External SATA port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43
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...a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. We recommend that you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it back ... motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enter the Setup utility. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV ...
...a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. We recommend that you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it back ... motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enter the Setup utility. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV ...
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...system information, and allows you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the... 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... when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 : 512 MB (DDR3...
...system information, and allows you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the... 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... when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 : 512 MB (DDR3...