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.../object code. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
.../object code. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... EPU 4-10 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 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver 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...
... EPU 4-10 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 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver 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...
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... default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Utility (continued on CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket...
... default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Utility (continued on CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket...
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... Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control...
... Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control...
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... before-experienced brand new gaming style. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with enhanced scalability...
... before-experienced brand new gaming style. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in LGA1155 package with enhanced scalability...
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... devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. The cable is a user-friendly utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS...
... devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. The cable is a user-friendly utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS...
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... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
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... motherboard components. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 8. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin...
... motherboard components. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 8. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin...
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... Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value...
... Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value...
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... OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version...
... OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version...
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... high memory frequency may cause the system to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu may cause the system to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. You can also key in this menu...
... high memory frequency may cause the system to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu may cause the system to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Changing the values in the desired value using the keyboard and press the key. You can also key in this menu...
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... storage controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full functin of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled...
... storage controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the full functin of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled...
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...;3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only...
...;3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a USB flash drive. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
... to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a USB flash drive. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
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... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to low disk capacity. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS...
... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to low disk capacity. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS...
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... RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to change...
... RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to change...
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Go to display the utility main menu. To do this: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Option ROM - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. During POST, press + to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the SATA Mode item to Non-RAID ...
Go to display the utility main menu. To do this: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Option ROM - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. During POST, press + to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the SATA Mode item to Non-RAID ...
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...click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-19 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. 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. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and...
...click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-19 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. 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. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and...
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party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical...
party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical...