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... 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 slots 2-14 2.2.5 Onboard...
... 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 slots 2-14 2.2.5 Onboard...
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... 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or ...* - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. 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™ ...
... 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or ...* - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. 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™ ...
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...frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel ... 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 (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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/...
...frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - xii P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Back panel ... 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 (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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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... i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. This provides great graphics...8482;. This allows you to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports ...65533; processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....
... i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. This provides great graphics...8482;. This allows you to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports ...65533; processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....
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...easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in 64-bit, with no need to...friendly interface that demand far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions! MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard ...
...easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in 64-bit, with no need to...friendly interface that demand far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions! MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard ...
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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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs ...with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3...
...sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs ...with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3...
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...; • 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 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Timing 7-10...
...; • 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 Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Timing 7-10...
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...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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No...
...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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No...
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...ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot 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. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot...
...ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot 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. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot...
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...DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you... to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
...DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you... to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
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.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. 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 CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...
.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. 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 CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...
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... with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While ...the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5....
... with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While ...the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5....
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The default screen for details. 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 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/06/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0...system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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 the devices you installed to the system. •...
The default screen for details. 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 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/06/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0...system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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 the devices you installed to the system. •...
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... security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC F/W Version ME Version 0238 x64 10/06/2010 MBECE-0014 7.0.0.1115 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1066 MHz System...
... security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC F/W Version ME Version 0238 x64 10/06/2010 MBECE-0014 7.0.0.1115 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1066 MHz System...
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... Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto OC Tuner Disabled EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Digi + VRM Load-Line...100% Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you ...
... Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto OC Tuner Disabled EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Digi + VRM Load-Line...100% Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you ...
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... Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become unstable! If this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to individually set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to the default... setting. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ...
... Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become unstable! If this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to individually set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to the default... setting. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ...
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...only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.8.2. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile The Setup Profile ... Setup Profile6 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile7 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
...only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.8.2. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile The Setup Profile ... Setup Profile6 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile7 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your CPU model. Adjustment bar... 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.
... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your CPU model. Adjustment bar... 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.
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...If you want to exit. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-9 Chapter 4 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. ...overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking ...
...If you want to exit. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-9 Chapter 4 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. ...overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking ...