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... Onboard LEDs 1-38 1.13 Software support 1-39 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-39 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-39 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... Onboard LEDs 1-38 1.13 Software support 1-39 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-39 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-39 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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...Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1... slots when you are available in the BIOS for details. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ ...
...Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1... slots when you are available in the BIOS for details. P8P67 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN IEEE 1394 LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ ...
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..., and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! - P8P67 LE specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® P67 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TurboV, Auto Tuning ASUS Protect 3.0 Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite II - Intel® Rapid...
..., and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! - P8P67 LE specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® P67 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TurboV, Auto Tuning ASUS Protect 3.0 Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite II - Intel® Rapid...
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...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x Serial ATA ...Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - P8P67 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker: - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All...
...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x Serial ATA ...Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - P8P67 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker: - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All...
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...all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. You can intelligently optimize the system ...digital audio without converting it to enable more confusion of CrossFireX™. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 8-channel high definition...
...all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. You can intelligently optimize the system ...digital audio without converting it to enable more confusion of CrossFireX™. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 8-channel high definition...
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...energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-5 Chapter 1: ... for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to open the system chassis ...
...energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-5 Chapter 1: ... for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to open the system chassis ...
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...make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your .... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do ...
...make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your .... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do ...
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ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better ... the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x1 slots share the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. See page 1-30 for details. • Connect a chassis...
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24 Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better ... the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section in the BIOS for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x1 slots share the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. See page 1-30 for details. • Connect a chassis...
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...the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. P8P67 LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8P67 LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically ...
...the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. P8P67 LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8P67 LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically ...
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...See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel ... Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If you ...
...See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel ... Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-28 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If you ...
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...later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. P8P67 LE SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 ...BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode]. 8. ASUS P8P67...
...later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. P8P67 LE SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 ...BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode]. 8. ASUS P8P67...
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... if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. P8P67 LE SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67 LE Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. •...
... if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. P8P67 LE SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8P67 LE Intel® SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. •...
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...using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-34 ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. ... the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the ...
...using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8P67 LE 1-34 ATAPI device is for details. • Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. ... the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the ...
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.... The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED.... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. P8P67 LE P8P67 LE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
.... The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED.... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. P8P67 LE P8P67 LE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
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... the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
... the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8P67 LE Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Always update the utility to update the...
... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8P67 LE Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Always update the utility to update the...
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...Press to switch to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...that allows you to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility ...
...Press to switch to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...that allows you to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility ...
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...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67 LE Do not save them on the USB flash ...
...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8P67 LE Do not save them on the USB flash ...
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... characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67 LE VER: 0220 DATE: 10/14/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is...
... characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8P67 LE VER: 0220 DATE: 10/14/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is...