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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: ...Connector 2-41 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-42 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-44 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 iii
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: ...Connector 2-41 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-42 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-44 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 iii
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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 ...
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 ...
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... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS BT GO! (Bluetooth): - Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS BT GO! (Bluetooth): - Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
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... 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel ...Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - xii x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS...
... 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel ...Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - xii x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS...
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...audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to install. ASUS P8P67 PRO... REV 3.1 1-5 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately. making it convenient and ...
...audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to install. ASUS P8P67 PRO... REV 3.1 1-5 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately. making it convenient and ...
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...shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 PCI Express sharing mode PCIEX16_3 configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USB3_34 Auto Mode X1 X1 N/A X1 X4 X4 Mode (Recommend for high speed N/A N/A N/A device... ATA Controller - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - Refer to page 2-25 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1...
...shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 PCI Express sharing mode PCIEX16_3 configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USB3_34 Auto Mode X1 X1 N/A X1 X4 X4 Mode (Recommend for high speed N/A N/A N/A device... ATA Controller - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - Refer to page 2-25 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1...
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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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...to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 2 9. Connect one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ...plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 10.
...to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 2 9. Connect one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ...plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 10.
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 AAFP 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 AAFP 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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...*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used ... 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. Power External SATA port 11. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 Bluetooth module* 5. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 7.
...*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used ... 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. Power External SATA port 11. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 Bluetooth module* 5. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 7.
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.../Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status... Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - -...
.../Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status... Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - -...
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... Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard 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 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Sets...
... Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard 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 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Sets...
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...you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3... slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. (USB3_34 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) ...
...you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage contorller (ex. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3... slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. (USB3_34 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) ...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-13 Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button...
ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-13 Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button...
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... from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-17 Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. The following are typical values... arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. 5.
... from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-17 Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. The following are typical values... arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. 5.