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... writing by sending a request to infringe. or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; The source code will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification... to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send...
... writing by sending a request to infringe. or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; The source code will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification... to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send...
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... 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 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 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO...
... 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 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 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO...
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... in Windows 4-23 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-24 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-25 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX...
... in Windows 4-23 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-24 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-25 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX...
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... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter ...; graphics cards. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter ...; graphics cards. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
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.... The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x1 mode by default for data hard drives only. Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0... slot shares bandwidth with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ATAPI devices are available on the next page) P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
.... The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x1 mode by default for data hard drives only. Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0... slot shares bandwidth with DIMMs of individual CPUs. ATAPI devices are available on the next page) P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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... for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS O.C. Tuner - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary...
... for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS O.C. Tuner - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary...
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... BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 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... port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Q-Design Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Precision Tweaker 2: - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control -...
... BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 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... port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Q-Design Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Precision Tweaker 2: - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control -...
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...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield ...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 ...
...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard! ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield ...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 ...
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... 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8P67 REV 3.1 brings you 've never experienced ...before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of current bus systems...
... 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support P8P67 REV 3.1 brings you 've never experienced ...before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of current bus systems...
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...! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! Chapter 1 MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY...thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to...
...! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! Chapter 1 MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY...thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to...
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...8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For effective use a more on the motherboard. ...
...8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For effective use a more on the motherboard. ...
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... • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -
... • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • 8 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -
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...XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • - 1.65 • • •...8226; 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due ...
...XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB (2 x 1GB) SS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • - 1.65 • • •...8226; 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due ...
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Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. •... both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-...
Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. •... both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-...
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... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer 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. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer 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. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the...
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Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [AHCI Mode]. 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ...
Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [AHCI Mode]. 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ...
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... ports. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-25 These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 5. Doing so will damage ...2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 3.0 specification that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) ...
... ports. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-25 These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 5. Doing so will damage ...2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 3.0 specification that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) ...
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...pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-27 Chapter 2 8.
...pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-27 Chapter 2 8.
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... to [HD]. 10. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to...
... to [HD]. 10. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to...