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... 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. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-28 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...
... 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. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-28 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...
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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 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. AI...
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 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. AI...
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... visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that offers users a noiseless PC environment. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in -one simple to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of...
... visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that offers users a noiseless PC environment. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in -one simple to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of...
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... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! 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 the system... to test one set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load ...
... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! 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 the system... to test one set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load ...
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... 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking....
... 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking....
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...PC7030 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-... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http...
...PC7030 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-... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http...
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Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, ... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may...
Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, ... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may...
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...boot device configuration that you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO ...RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS...
...boot device configuration that you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO ...RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS...
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Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz ...MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the Setup Mode ...properties 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...
Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz ...MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the Setup Mode ...properties 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...
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...POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...
...POST Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...
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... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. To change the...
... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. To change the...
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EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-5 After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program...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 to set , then this ... will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box...
EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-5 After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program...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 to set , then this ... will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box...
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... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll ...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 ...
... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll ...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 ...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-13 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU 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 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU 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.
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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. Scroll down...
... 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. Scroll down...
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... processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to zero (0). CPU C6 Report [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. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should... the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 Disables this function.
... processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to zero (0). CPU C6 Report [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. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should... the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 Disables this function.
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.... 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. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to... use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ...
.... 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. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to... use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ...
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... and Reporting Technology) is installed to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows ...the hard disk to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Status Check Enabled Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA...
... and Reporting Technology) is installed to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows ...the hard disk to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Status Check Enabled Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA...
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... can be used only for EFI applications. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
... can be used only for EFI applications. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
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...OptionRom 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. Copyright...Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Scroll down to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-19 Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you...
...OptionRom 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. Copyright...Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Scroll down to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-19 Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you...