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Contents Contents...iii Notices vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary x 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 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 Central...
Contents Contents...iii Notices vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary x 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 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 Central...
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... H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are not supported. Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.)... channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket ...
... H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are not supported. Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.)... channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket ...
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...; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - AI Suite II - AI Charger - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC892...
...; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - AI Suite II - AI Charger - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC892...
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... BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-LED (DRAM LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Optical S/...160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - xii vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Q-Design Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)...
... BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-LED (DRAM LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Optical S/...160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - xii vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Q-Design Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)...
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...1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ...the long 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 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O ...
...1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ...the long 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 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O ...
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...8482; i3 processors in the world. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s...of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple GPU configurations. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express ...
...8482; i3 processors in the world. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8P67 REV 3.1 affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s...of ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple GPU configurations. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with memory and PCI Express ...
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...Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). comes with minimal power loss through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference ...and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through...
...Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). comes with minimal power loss through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference ...and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through...
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...and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to virtual surround, ...panel cables to energy consumptions. This is in regards to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background...
...and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to virtual surround, ...panel cables to energy consumptions. This is in regards to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-5
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-5
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...module. Chip NO. - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ...• • 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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...
...module. Chip NO. - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ...• • 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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...
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...; 1.5 • • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-16 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM... • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 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. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run ...
...; 1.5 • • 1.6 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-16 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM... • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 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. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM ... and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 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. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM ... and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL.
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.... PCIEX1_2 x1 N/A USB3_34 x1 N/A IRQ assignments for CrossFireX™ mode, set the PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth BIOS item to [x4 mode]. shared - - - - - - shared - - - ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-15 PCI 3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - LAN_1 - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller 1 - Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. •...
.... PCIEX1_2 x1 N/A USB3_34 x1 N/A IRQ assignments for CrossFireX™ mode, set the PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth BIOS item to [x4 mode]. shared - - - - - - shared - - - ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-15 PCI 3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - LAN_1 - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller 1 - Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. •...
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... setting to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-17 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the...
... setting to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-17 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the...
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... intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-19 This is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON...
... intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-19 This is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found , the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
... RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
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... the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the...
... the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the...
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... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with...
... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with...