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... it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as required under the...
... it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as required under the...
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... frequency as default. ****Refer to the physical characteristics of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports...
... frequency as default. ****Refer to the physical characteristics of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports...
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... system settings. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. This allows you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is...
... system settings. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. This allows you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is...
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... memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...
... memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...
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... slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
... slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
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.... • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe x1 slots when you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to...
.... • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe x1 slots when you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to...
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... LED LED LAN port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS P8P67 LE 1-26 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a microphone. 9. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. Line In port (light...
... LED LED LAN port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS P8P67 LE 1-26 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a microphone. 9. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. Line In port (light...
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... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the IEEE 1394a connector. The IEEE 1394a module is for details. 2. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port...
... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the IEEE 1394a connector. The IEEE 1394a module is for details. 2. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an IEEE 1394a port...
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Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-32 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and...
Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-32 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and...
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... 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8P67...
... 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8P67...
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... connector connects to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-34 ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during OS installation. P8P67 LE SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8P67 LE Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility...
... connector connects to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-34 ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during OS installation. P8P67 LE SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8P67 LE Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility...
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... change settings to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 12. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The USB module cable is ideal for USB 2.0 ports. TPU P8P67 LE P8P67 LE TPU switch ASUS P8P67 LE 1-36 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU switch This switch...
... change settings to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 12. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The USB module cable is ideal for USB 2.0 ports. TPU P8P67 LE P8P67 LE TPU switch ASUS P8P67 LE 1-36 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU switch This switch...
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... screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates...
... screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the...
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... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update...
... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update...
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... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may...
... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may...
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... Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS...
... Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS...
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... functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to...
... functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to...
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...during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features...
...during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features...
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... SATA hard disk drives to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for details. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
... SATA hard disk drives to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for details. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...