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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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...Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ATAPI devices are for the Intel CPU support list. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel... not supported. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H...
...Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ATAPI devices are for the Intel CPU support list. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel... not supported. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H...
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..., 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 - ASUS O.C. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - 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 - BD Audio...
..., 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 - ASUS O.C. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - 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 - BD Audio...
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P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU ... connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii 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/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ...
P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU ... connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii 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/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ...
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Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD...
Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD...
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...P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights... 3.0 Gb/s ports for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications....
...P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights... 3.0 Gb/s ports for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications....
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... and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to increase over-clocking range... spectrum. Get total system-wide energy optimization by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by half to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Auto Tuning offers...
... and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to increase over-clocking range... spectrum. Get total system-wide energy optimization by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by half to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Auto Tuning offers...
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... surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Easily backup photos, videos ...existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 The cable is in regards to use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European ...
... surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Easily backup photos, videos ...existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 The cable is in regards to use external SATA devices without the usual "fingers" - Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the need of additional power source*. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European ...
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... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
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... 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400...• 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 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP...
... 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400...• 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 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP...
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...; • • 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. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM...8226; • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module ...
...; • • 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. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM...8226; • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module ...
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...ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS... to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 slots A2 and B2 for the latest ...
...ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS... to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 slots A2 and B2 for the latest ...
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... - PCI_1 - - LAN_1 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - to 3-20 for details. shared - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared...
... - PCI_1 - - LAN_1 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - to 3-20 for details. shared - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_2 - PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 shared - - - - - - See page 2-23 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared...
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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 2. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the ...
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 2. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the ...
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... provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up...
... provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up...
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... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check ...
ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check ...
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... to 480 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed...
... to 480 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed...