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...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and... your contact details so that uses the Library") for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier...
...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and... your contact details so that uses the Library") for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier...
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... 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 AI Suite II...3.5.5 USB 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...
... 3-29 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 AI Suite II...3.5.5 USB 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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... clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. If you...
... clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. If you...
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...;e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Example: + + ix NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by ... Profile (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). ATAPI devices are not supported. P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
... support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Please refer to Memory QVL for details. **** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by ... Profile (XMP) * According to Intel® specification, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be disabled). ATAPI devices are not supported. P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is..., check the items in your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is..., check the items in your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of...
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...the following: - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6...
...the following: - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6...
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...settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch ...
...settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch ...
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... ATA hard disk drives, you are set 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature...
... ATA hard disk drives, you are set 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature...
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...versions before using these connectors, 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 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only... the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
...versions before using these connectors, 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 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only... the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
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...RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to... only with the same smoothness as easy to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enable more flexible...
...RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to... only with the same smoothness as easy to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enable more flexible...
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... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to adjust the value. OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance.
... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to adjust the value. OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance.
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... the Turbo Ratio item to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Ratio item to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS ...
... the Turbo Ratio item to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Ratio item to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS ...
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... will decrease proportionally to adjust the value at any given time for CPU cores. The values range from the following percentages to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. Use and key to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and... on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you set the Phase Control item ...
... will decrease proportionally to adjust the value at any given time for CPU cores. The values range from the following percentages to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. Use and key to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and... on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you set the Phase Control item ...
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... may make the system unstable. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-11 The values range from 0.005V to adjust the...
... may make the system unstable. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-11 The values range from 0.005V to adjust the...
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...you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, 1.8FSR Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the...levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V 1.225V-1.280V 1.285V-1.335V CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.060V 1.20000V...
...you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, 1.8FSR Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the...levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V 1.225V-1.280V 1.285V-1.335V CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.060V 1.20000V...
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... allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im�...
... allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im�...
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... to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you do not want to detect this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature .... Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
... to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you do not want to detect this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature .... Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
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...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS...ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The ASUS...setup ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS EZ... or gets corrupted. 4. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II...using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS...ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The ASUS...setup ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS EZ... or gets corrupted. 4. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II...using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you... want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS ...
... whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you... want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS ...