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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...only for a period of three years after our last shipment of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...only for a period of three years after our last shipment of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
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... 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1... 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 Flash 2 3-27...
... 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1... 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 Flash 2 3-27...
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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 ...disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ...
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 ...disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-20 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-21 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ...
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...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS ...
...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS ...
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...x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical...with DIMMs of individual CPUs. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. 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™...
...x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN-Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical...with DIMMs of individual CPUs. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. 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™...
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... DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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 MemOK! - AI Suite II - Tuner - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek...
... DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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 MemOK! - AI Suite II - Tuner - P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek...
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... xii vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard ...support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 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 (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8P67 PRO...
... xii vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard ...support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 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 (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8P67 PRO...
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... guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...
... guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV...
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... bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation ...
... bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation ...
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... ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized...automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. 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 minimize power loss while performance ...
... ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized...automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. 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 minimize power loss while performance ...
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... use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. The built-in -one simple to use software package. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. Chapter 1 MemOK! MemOK! Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. This remarkable memory...
... use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. The built-in -one simple to use software package. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. Chapter 1 MemOK! MemOK! Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. This remarkable memory...
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... sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory...; You may operate at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel...
... sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory...; You may operate at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel...
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...; 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 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • * The memory modules ... memory module. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Vendors Part No. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133...
...; 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 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • * The memory modules ... memory module. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard; Vendors Part No. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133...
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...8226; 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. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866... - - 9 - - - 9 - - - 7-8-7 - 7-8-7 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - - Vendors Part 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 • • •...
...8226; 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. Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866... - - 9 - - - 9 - - - 7-8-7 - 7-8-7 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - - Vendors Part 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 • • •...
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... D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Single-sided DS - 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 either the blue slots or the...
... D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Single-sided DS - 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 either the blue slots or the...
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... the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
... the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
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... the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode].
... the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode].
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Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ...
Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ...
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...; Chapter 2 5. USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB ...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed.
...; Chapter 2 5. USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB ...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed.
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... ) 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 8. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27
... ) 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 8. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27