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...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 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 ...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 ...
...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 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 ...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 ...
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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™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on...
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™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on...
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... ASUS TPU - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA® VT6308P controller supports ...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Anti Surge - 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 Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - MemOK! - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8P67 PRO...
... ASUS TPU - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA® VT6308P controller supports ...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Anti Surge - 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 Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - MemOK! - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8P67 PRO...
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... to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking...
... to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking...
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.... Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS...
.... Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at speeds up to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS...
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... and greater power efficiency. Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. New generation...range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the ...
... and greater power efficiency. Chapter 1 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. New generation...range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 The 12+2 digital architecture delivers twice the ...
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... caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to patch memory issues. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ...1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according 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,...
... caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to patch memory issues. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ...1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according 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,...
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... more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. Use... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64...
... more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. Use... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64...
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...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO... memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Chip NO. - Timing 7-10-10...
...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO... memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Chip NO. - Timing 7-10-10...
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... Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.65 • • • - • • • 1.65 • • • 2 • •... at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)...
... Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.65 • • • - • • • 1.65 • • • 2 • •... at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)...
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... labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 that ...
... labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 that ...
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...to select the X.M.P. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Changing the values in this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you... #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this menu allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of...
...to select the X.M.P. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Changing the values in this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you... #1] [Profile #2] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this menu allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of...
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...Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a5 4 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel...Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Use and keys to your CPU model. Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility ...
...Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a5 4 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel...Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Use and keys to your CPU model. Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility ...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function...
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... speed. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis...following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�]...
... speed. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis...following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�]...
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...[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle....ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-25 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard...
...[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle....ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-25 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard...
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... Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click each button to select and...II main menu bar. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-3 Place the support DVD to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-...
... Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click each button to select and...II main menu bar. Click the icon to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-3 Place the support DVD to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-...
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... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal...
... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal...
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... on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile...
... on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile...
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...tab and then click Fast. 2. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible ...CPU cores, which vary with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Refer to the desired value. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support...
...tab and then click Fast. 2. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible ...CPU cores, which vary with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Refer to the desired value. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support...