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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P8P67 WS Revolutionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-9 2.2.5 Onboard switches 2-11 2.2.6 Onboard ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P8P67 WS Revolutionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-9 2.2.5 Onboard switches 2-11 2.2.6 Onboard ...
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...existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by ... that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in...
...existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by ... that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in...
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...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix...
...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with...
... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with...
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...links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/ 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Additionally, the P67 provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for ...(4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact ...
...links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/ 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Additionally, the P67 provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for ...(4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact ...
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...simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by different CPU type to a safe level every time. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-3 This delivers nearly 4 teraflops of processing power, and is the best choice for placing a personal supercomputer on up an entire ...in high-end professional applications or the latest demanding PC game titles. CUDA parallel computing power supported The motherboard achieves outstanding , more you use the P8P67 WS Revolution, the more dependable and better value for diverse operating systems. 3-Way GeForce SLI and Quad-GPU ...
...simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by different CPU type to a safe level every time. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-3 This delivers nearly 4 teraflops of processing power, and is the best choice for placing a personal supercomputer on up an entire ...in high-end professional applications or the latest demanding PC game titles. CUDA parallel computing power supported The motherboard achieves outstanding , more you use the P8P67 WS Revolution, the more dependable and better value for diverse operating systems. 3-Way GeForce SLI and Quad-GPU ...
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...card double checks the system by effortlessly and quickly providing precise info every time you to install data and applications on the motherboard after every successful boot up and running in no messy cables. The 16+3 digital VRM design also ensures longer component lifespan...to life. Faster, safer and more stable SAS provides users with the P8P67 WS Revolution, the G.P. MemOK! MemOK! This unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install USB devices directly with the optional ASUS SASsaby card series. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to ...
...card double checks the system by effortlessly and quickly providing precise info every time you to install data and applications on the motherboard after every successful boot up and running in no messy cables. The 16+3 digital VRM design also ensures longer component lifespan...to life. Faster, safer and more stable SAS provides users with the P8P67 WS Revolution, the G.P. MemOK! MemOK! This unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install USB devices directly with the optional ASUS SASsaby card series. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to ...
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Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-5 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which ... technology. Users can be carried away by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more settings. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is caused by different climate conditions in one place ...
Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-5 Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which ... technology. Users can be carried away by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more settings. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is caused by different climate conditions in one place ...
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... converting to transfer digital audio without the usual "fingers" - making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! You can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to install. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-DIMM, and...
... converting to transfer digital audio without the usual "fingers" - making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! You can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to install. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-DIMM, and...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-29 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-45 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-46 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-29 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-45 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-46 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts ...is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts ...is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • ...counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft...Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for single-channel operation. • According to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. •...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • ...counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft...Refer to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for single-channel operation. • According to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. •...
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Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 6 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 7 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 mode) ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-9 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.
Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 6 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 7 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 mode) ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-9 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.
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... 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIEx1_2 - Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - - - - - LAN1 (82579) - - shared - 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - shared...
... 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIEx1_2 - Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - - - - - LAN1 (82579) - - shared - 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - shared...