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... Features - MemOK! - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - Tuner - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE...
... Features - MemOK! - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - Tuner - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE...
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...section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 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 the... Serial ATA RAID set , refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID ...
...section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 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 the... Serial ATA RAID set , refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID ...
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...-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2...insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. ...
...-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2...insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. ...
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... of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main ...BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode 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 Advanced Mode ...
... of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main ...BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode 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 Advanced Mode ...
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... item to the corresponding SATA port. SATA 6G 1 (Gray) Not Present SATA 6G 2 (Gray) Not Present SATA 3G 3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA 3G 4 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 5 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 6 (Blue) Not Present SATA Mode... [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 EFI BIOS Utility - Set to support 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai...
... item to the corresponding SATA port. SATA 6G 1 (Gray) Not Present SATA 6G 2 (Gray) Not Present SATA 3G 3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA 3G 4 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 5 (Blue) Not Present SATA 3G 6 (Blue) Not Present SATA Mode... [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 EFI BIOS Utility - Set to support 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai...
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... Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to confirm your choice. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - EFI BIOS Utility - ...startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to start booting from the available devices. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-27
... Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to confirm your choice. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - EFI BIOS Utility - ...startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to start booting from the available devices. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-27
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... if you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from filesystem device This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-29 Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. Select Yes to load the default values...
... if you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from filesystem device This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-29 Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. Select Yes to load the default values...
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... of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the user manual. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the ...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is��ta ...
... of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the user manual. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the ...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is��ta ...
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... The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the ...• Refer 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 the Windows® notification area. Click each button to select and launch a utility, ...
... The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the ...• Refer 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 the Windows® notification area. Click each button to select and launch a utility, ...
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...and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to start auto-overclocking.... not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-9 Chapter 4 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Click OK to exit. Click OK to exit.
...and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to start auto-overclocking.... not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-9 Chapter 4 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Click OK to exit. Click OK to exit.
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...Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-13 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to deliver the ...174; audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings ...
...Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-13 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to deliver the ...174; audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings ...
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... 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Set the optical drive as.... 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot your computer. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-19
... 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Set the optical drive as.... 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot your computer. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-19
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...disk containing the RAID driver. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-21 To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. Select Device Manager. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB... drive when you to select the program for opening the oem file. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the...
...disk containing the RAID driver. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-21 To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. Select Device Manager. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB... drive when you to select the program for opening the oem file. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the...
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Select your computer. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. For Windows XP, select...
Select your computer. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. For Windows XP, select...
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... to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center: 1. ...Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI ...
... to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center: 1. ...Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI ...
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... came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-5 Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA... Control Panel by the following two methods. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. A. Right click on each graphics...
... came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-5 Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA... Control Panel by the following two methods. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. A. Right click on each graphics...
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Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-7 Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. B4. When done, click Apply. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-7 Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. B4. When done, click Apply. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.