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Contents Notices ...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...
Contents Notices ...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...
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...support list. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB... CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. 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™...
...support list. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB... CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. 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™...
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... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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 - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the...
... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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 - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power Design - AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the...
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...control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI...0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/...
...control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI...0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/...
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... 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. Before you for...
... 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. Before you for...
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...;�o�r�e i3�� processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. 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. Dual-Channel DDR3 ... PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics ...
...;�o�r�e i3�� processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. 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. Dual-Channel DDR3 ... PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics ...
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... power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock...system for optimized performance in diverse situations. TPU Unleash your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). EPU Tap into a...
... power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock...system for optimized performance in diverse situations. TPU Unleash your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). EPU Tap into a...
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..."Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against static ...module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. 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...
..."Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against static ...module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. 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...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5
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...28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP...10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Timing 7-10...
...28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP...10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Timing 7-10...
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... - 7-8-7 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB...; 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.
... - 7-8-7 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB...; 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.
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... 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-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - We... CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Load the X.M.P.
... 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-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - We... CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Load the X.M.P.
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.../USB3_2 - shared - - - - - to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - ESATA & PESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for details. shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - PCI Express sharing mode PCIEX16_3 configuration...
.../USB3_2 - shared - - - - - to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - ESATA & PESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for details. shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - PCI Express sharing mode PCIEX16_3 configuration...
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... made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off...
... made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off...
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... intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or...
... intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or...
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... default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
... default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... 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. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you...
... 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. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you...
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... USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis...
... USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis...