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ASUS P8P67_REV_31 Owner's Manual

1. M Ea o E E oC o oS E oO 3 i E i By USB1314 USB1112 USB910 ASUS 4 ad oS P8P67 REV 3 1 6 6 ao 6 ao mma mma mma 33352 33352 33352 O G PIN 1 ae PIN 1 HIF Hens olor Z oA PZ O O89 miO Bal l Hae D gt D 288 259 P8P67 REV 3 1 USB2 0 connectors i Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard e ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 25 6 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin 1E1394_2 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis EEE olBEBERBPHRARE P8P67 REV 3 1 IEEE 1394 connector TPB2 12V GND N lt a QOQ Z Oo IE1394_2 7 QO Z Oo 1 TPA2 TPB2 12V Never connect a USB cable
2. chipset EEE na jmn E O T Es SH m ag F SE OSE Sg gg x xX xx x X PEPET REV SA 28 ad aia wa eres Oe 59550 Orrorro Orrorro lt SATA6G_1 SATA6G 2 Oo a Oo O L tiCom gt s CJ CIC I P8P67 REV 3 1 Intel SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors aN These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details When using NCQ set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to AHCI Mode 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information Intel P67 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0
3. 2 Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED REE mi Cy P8P67 REV 3 1 SB_PWR g ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off C cr Ge L P8P67 REV 3 1 Onboard LED ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 19 2 20 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable T an O H g q 7 P8P67 REV 3 1 a ml OI L E Oo o q iC ef ee ee P8P67 REV 3 1 TPU LED EPU LED O2LED1 The EPU LED lights when t
4. aN For ensuring the system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off dE ini ETA H E i 0 K TPU G o O Disable Enable fat tS Default ace P8P67 REV 3 1 TPU switch 2 The TPU LED O2LED1 near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable Refer to section 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 17 3 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption aN For ensuring the system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off EPU Disable Enable Default Palsias aiasa sieiwale ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 IT E oA
5. PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L pin definition HD audio compliant ce NG MIC2 MICPWR Line ie Line sae Legacy AC 97 compliant definition P8P67 REV 3 1 Analog front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit Q EATX12V GND GND GND GND PIN 1 i 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 E
6. Qa E meebo EJEA I P8P67 REV 3 1 ATX power connectors oo EATXPWR 3 Volts GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND 1 GND 5 Volts GND GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 Chapter 2 Hardware information For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS 650 CoolerMaster RS 750 CoolerMaster RS 850EMBA CoolerMaster RS A00 ESBA CoolerMaster RS C50 EMBA D2
7. CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 m 5V O CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR O GND Tn Ce CICIC I P8P67 R GND 12V Rotation Hi EV 3 1 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors y The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 27 2 28 N 10 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector m rea TT SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_ RETUR GND PRESENCE P8P67 RNA AA F P HT H fad PIN i
8. ccceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeenees 4 19 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 1 00 ee ceeceeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 4 19 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4 19 4 5 Creating a RAID driver Gisk ccsccssccscssscesereseeeseeeeneeseeseeeseeeneensenenens 4 23 4 5 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4 23 45 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows E scale anda A S 4 23 4 5 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 4 24 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk OTiV ccsccscesseessesssteesereesteesnreees 4 25 Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessesssssessesaess 5 1 5 1 1 PIC OUI GINGING seision eia iati 5 1 5 1 2 Before you D QIN cccecceessceceesseeeseeeseesseseeeeneeseaeseeetneeeneeeaees 5 1 5 2 Installing CrossFireX graphics cardS sssssssssussunnunnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 2 5 3 Software information s ssssssssssnusunnunnunnunnunnunnunnnnnunnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 5 3 5 3 1 Installing the device drivers essseseeeeesrerrrerrerrerresrrerrrsrnsres 5 3 5 3 2 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX technology cescceeeeeeeeees 5 3 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions
9. ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 13 3 14 3 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed Cj Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Advanced CPU Configuration gt Adjust Non Turbo Ratio CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper threading Enabled gt lt Select Screen Active Processor Cores All Select Item Enter Select Limit CPUID Maximum DIEF ie xe Change Opt F1 General Help Execute Disable Bit Enabled F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults Intel Virtualization Technology DIEF le Co F10 Save ESC Exit Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items Turbo Mode Enabled CPU C1E Enabled CPU C3 Report Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Chapter 3 BIOS setup Hyper threading
10. Vendors KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Kingston KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ Part No AX3U1600GB2G9 2G AX3U1600GC4G9 2G TR3X3G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP HX3X12G1600C9 XMP CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 CMX4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP CMD4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP CMG4GX3M2A1600C7 XMP CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP CMX6GX3M3A1600C9 XMP TR3X6G1600C8D XMP TR3X6G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP TR3X6G1600C9Ver2 1 XMP CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 XMP CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP BL12864BN1608 8FF XMP BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ F3 12800CL9D 4GBNG F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP F3 12800CL8T 6GBPI XMP F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ GET316GB1600C9QC XMP GE34GB1600C9DC XMP GE34GB1600C9DC XMP GV34GB1600C8DC XMP FLGD45F B8MF7 XMP FLGE85F B8MF7 XMP KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP OCZ3P1600EB1G OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ3P1600LV3GK OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3X1600LV4GK XMP ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4GB 2 x 2GB 8GB 2 x 4GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 12GB 6 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB
11. CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function Z The following three items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to Enabled Turbo Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio Auto All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings By ALL Cores Can Adjust in OS All numbers of active cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS By Per Core Cannot Adjust in OS All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS Auto This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to By ALL Cores Can
12. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q Connector ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 continued on the next page xi PSP67 REV 3 1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 overclocking features vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 005V increment vCCIO Adjustable I O voltage at 0 00625V increment vCCSA 144 step system agent voltage control vDRAM Bus 160 step Memory voltage control vPCH 90 step Chipset voltage control vCPU PLL 160 step CPU amp PCH PLL voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS Q Design ASUS Q LED DRAM LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM Back panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x Optical S PDIF output port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel Audio I O ports Internal I O connectors 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 19 pin 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 2 x gray 2 x navy blue 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors blue 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan connector 3 pin 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connecctor Front panel audio co
13. Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers Rear Front Cnm AUDIO INPUTS Side Center Subwoofer When the DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port e ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 47 2 4 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Be sure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector a eS Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your r
14. XMP 4GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB DS Hynix SS Apacer E DS Apacer DS Apacer DS 8GB 4x 2GB DS SS MICRON DS DS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA 4GB 2x 2GB DS 4GB 2x 2GB DS 4GB 2x 2GB DS 4GB 2x 2GB DS Chip NO Timing Voltage H5TQ1G83TFR H5TQ1G83TFR H5TQ2G83AFR AM5D5808DEJSBG AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT D9KPT D9KPT ECC J1108BDSE DJ F J1108EDSE DJ F J1108BABG DJ E J1108BDSE DJ F J1108EDSE DJ F Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2DIMM 4 DIMM DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM Chapter 2 Hardware information P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333 MHz capability continued DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No Chip Brand Chip NO Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM F3 10666CL8D 4GBRM XMP F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2 x 4GB 16GB GET316GB1333C9QC 4x 4GB GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA115FW GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA15FW GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA12N GV34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB Hynix H5TC1G83TFR HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR HMT125U6BFR8C H9 2GB Hynix H57Q1G83BFRH9C HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB Hynix H5TC1G83TFR HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF BNF 15A FLFE85F C8KM9 2GB Kingm
15. o a 3 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU saves BIOS settings Auto Tuning Successful and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating auto tuning success Click OK to exit 2010 08 03 OK Using Extreme Tunin 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking Aste System Level Up Re TOKT ne ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 9 4 10 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating auto tuning success Click OK to exit Auto Tuning Successful 2010 08 03 OK Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 EPU EPU is an energy efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status
16. pseogioujoW E6531 First Edition V1 March 2011 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
17. 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 4 x 2GB 8GB 4 x 2GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 16GB 4 x 4GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 1GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2DIMM 4 DIMM 1 55 1 75 1 55 1 75 1 65 1 6 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 35 1 5 1 6 P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 MHz capability continued Vendors Part No OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3G1600LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP WP160UX4G8 XMP WP160UX4G9 XMP WB160UX6G8 XMP Super Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 l16 XMP EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 l16 XMP Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N DG XMP GoodRam GR1600D364L9 2G KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3 XMP Mushkin 996805 XMP Mushkin 99
18. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system V To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 27 3 28 3 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu aij har Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Be used to update BIOS gt ASUS EZ Flash Utility gt ASUS O C Profile 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice y For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3 8 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings a Lei Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Too ASUS
19. The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 9 0 nYOnYOOK YO O O05 0805 Chapter 2 Hardware information AN DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 3 6 ATX Power connection OR S MESS EVES La eS 2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 7 SATA device connection Lp ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 41 2 3 8 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector IDE_LED 1 DE_LED PWR Ground Reset q1 Ground To install USB 2 0 Connector 2 D kK LU N 1i X To install front panel audio connector 2 42 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 9 Expension Card installation To install PCle x16 cards ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 3 10 Rear panel connection EFT TE EEE rrr rd CE EE _ ETT TTT TTT T E J ee OPA al il la al ia a a a A E Gt oo ee PS 2 mouse port green USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 Optical S PDIF Out port USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 Bluetooth module USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 IEEE 1394a port USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 LAN RJ 45 port Audio I O ports PS 2 keyboard port purple and Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED LAN port LED and audio port definitions aN Due to U
20. This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities 1 3 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0 dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat exchange Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment 1 3 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently accessed setup
21. You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control Launching EPU After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch EPU by clicking Tool gt EPU on the Al Suite II main menu bar Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected EPU Control Panel Displays current mode CPU amp woo s The items lighting up means power savin ay BS ie a ie engine is activated Thipret Memory WEA F duced GO Liegsrn 2 mg Displays the amount Tine Started of Cco2 reduced From EPL baa Baston Shifts between the resi ae tani nae display of Total and eer Current CO2 reduced OS watts Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system Multiple system properties of each mode operating modes installed EPU e Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button ikm Z e Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 11 4 3 6 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s system loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achie
22. and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances e An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update 0 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 3 2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system Do this last option only if the first two failed LN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is c
23. e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved b
24. 1 225V 1 280V 1 285V 1 335V 1 340V 1 990V CPU Offset Voltage 0 005V 0 060V 0 065V 0 120V 0 125V 0 175V 0 180V 0 635V 1 20000V 1 58125V 1 65625V_ 1 73125V_ DRAM Voltage 1 57500V 1 65000V 1 72500V 2 20000V 0 80000V 0 97500V 1 01875V 1 06875V VCCSA Voltage 0 96875V 1 01250V 1 06250V 1 70000V 0 80000V 1 10625V 1 15625V_ 1 21250V VCCIO Voltage 1 10000V 1 15000V 1 20625V 1 70000V 1 20000V 1 89375V 1 98125V 2 07500V CPU PLL Voltage gg750V 1 97500V 2 06875V 2 20000V iat 0 80000V 1 11000V 1 16000V 1 21000V g 1 10000V 1 15000V 1 20000V 1 70000V CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction C Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Configuration Parameters CPU Configuration System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt lt Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc
25. 3 22 Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings ci Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed Power Fan Speed CPU Q Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard lt Select Screen Select Item Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Enter Select Change Opt Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Chassis Fan Profile Standard F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit CPU Voltage Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected
26. 5 2 6 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets oN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default According to Intel spec the max 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMM
27. 9 9 24 1 6 The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2DIMM 4 DIMM AX3U1866PB2G8 DP2 XMP 2GB 1 55 1 75 TR38X6G1866C9DVer4 1 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65 F3 15000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65 F3 15000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 1 65 OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB 9 9 9 1 65 OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 10 10 10 1 65 OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 1 65 OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 1 65 W1866UX2G8 XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB 8 8 8 24 TXD32048M1866C9 XMP 2GB T3D1288RT 16 9 9 9 24 1 65 P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability ON DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No Timing Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM G SKILL F3 14400CL6D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 6 8 6 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 14400CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 6 KINGSTON KHX1800C9D8T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65 Patriot PVS32G1800LLKN EPP 2GB 2 x 1GB 8 8 8 20 1 9 The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module Due to CPU behavior DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware information P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 MHz capability continued
28. Adjust in OS Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio Limit This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to By Per Core Cannot Adjust in OS Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Long Duration Power Limit Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 9 3 10 Long Duration Maintained Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Additional Turbo Voltage Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value V The following items from Load line Calibration to CPU Current Capability are for DIGI VRM configurations DIGI VRM Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme V The actual
29. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language System Date System Time gt Security Security fy Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Choose the system default language English Mon 09 13 2010 16 46 15 The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Main Security gt To clear the administrator password key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box and then press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password Administrator Password User Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 2 7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Insta
30. Coolive AP 350F Corsair CMPSU 550VX Corsair CMPSU 620HX Corsair CMPSU 750TX CWT PSH650V D CWT PSH750V D Delta GPS 550AB EnerMAX EPG600AWT EnerMAX EGX1000EWL EnerMAX EIN720AWT FSP ATX 300PNR Gigabyte M550A D1 ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 Gigabyte P610A C1 GoldenField ATX S398 GoldenField ATX S550 GreatWall BTX 600SE HECHUAN ST ATX330 Huntkey R85 Huntkey 244500 l cute AP 600S In Win COMMANDER IRP COM1500 OCZ 1000PXS OCZ 780MXS SAMA YUHUI 350P Seasonic SS 500GB Seasonic SS 850EM Seasonic SS 900HP Seventeam ST 420BKP Seventeam ST 522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ 05F SHARKOON SHA R600M Silverstone SST ST50EF Silverstone SST ST85F Silverstone ST1000 Snake PSH500V Snake PSH850V Snake PMW 350WL Tagan TG1100 U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP 500P5 Zalman ZM600 HP Zippy HP2 6500PE G1 2 29 2 30 11 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 P8P67 REV 3 1 Seri
31. DATE Unknown BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Saving BIOS ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 37 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pe g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2010 04 29 BOARD PSP REV 3 1 BOARD Unknown VER 0204 VER Wnknown DATE 08 05 2010 DATE Unknown P8P67 REV 3 1D ROM 4194304 2010 08 05 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 3 38 prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure
32. ECC ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB Samsung K4B1G0846F ECC ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ECC AQ56M64B8BJH9S 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC K4B2G0846B HCH9 ECC FSH1333D3G T3G XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB EKM324L28BP8 113 4GB 2 x 2GB M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB Elixir N2CB2G808N CG M2Y2G64CB8HASN CG 2GB Elixir N2CB1G80AN C6 M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB NA AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB SAMSUNG ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 11 P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333 MHz capability continued DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM Vendors Part No Chip Brand Chip NO Timing LILET a M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4GB Elixir N2CB2G808N CG GR1333D364L9 2G 2GB Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H F10DA2T1680 2GB KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST C9 KTG2G1333PG3 2GB PVT33G1333ELK 3GB 3 x 1GB PSD31G13332 1GB Patriot PM64M8D3BU 15 PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB PVS34G1333ELK 4GB 2 x 2GB PVS34G1333LLK 4GB 2 x 2GB N A 2GB PQI PQC32808E15R SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB S POWER IOYT3E0 Slicon Power SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Slicon Power SPOO2GBLTE133S01 2GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG TXD31024M1333C7 XMP 1GB Team T3D1288LT 13 TXD31048M1333C7 D XMP TXD32048M1333C7 D XMP TXD32048M1333C7 D XMP E41302GP0 73BDB UMAX U2S24D30TP 13 1GB Team T3D1288LT 13 2GB Team T3D1288LT 13 2GB Team T3D1288LT 13 P8P67 R
33. Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel R Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the EIST item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode
34. Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor X M P When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled gt OC Tuner gt DRAM Timing Control gt CPU Power Management Load Line Calibration Auto VRM Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Phase Control Standard Duty Co
35. European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 1 6 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout D C 3 1 4 1 gaaog une
36. Gb s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel P67 chipset FEAL e a O p l 4 i o e cl J 7 On B E mii 2 C C 10 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 RSATA_RXP RSATA_TXP RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND GND RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN GND GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND GND GND GND GND SATA3G_5 SATA3G 6 P8P67 REV 3 1 Intel SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors N These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details When using NCQ set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to se
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38. O C Profile gt Save BIOS settings to Profile Save to Profile Load from Profile V The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Chapter 3 BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key ina profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Z DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 29 2 gt fet ao er ec 3 30 3 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes amp Reset Discard Changes amp Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the def
39. On By PCI Disabled Power On By PCIE Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead rea Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled D Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse 2 Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX fre Q power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 21
40. PWR_FAN ade KBMS cagap CPU FAN o Q EATX12V Q m EPU f SPDIF_02 ei m N o oe Er Ett A Nei H ep UO USB34 2 5 ne fa E amp pa q N fe lt 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 2 3 fa E amp gt o A D o F_USB12 LAN1_USB3_12 DDR3 DIMM_A1 DDR3 DIMM_A2 DDR3 DIMM_B1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 YB EATXPWR AUDIO ASMedia USB3 0 PCIEX1_1 ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 PCIEX16_1 Marvell PCIEX1_2 a Intel PCI1 P67 USB3 _34 Realtel 8111E SATA6G_1 SATA6G _E1 ATA6G_E2 oe SATA3G_3 E ATA3G_6 ISATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 a O lt e PCIEX16_2 asmedia ASM1085 SATA3G_5 S E Lithium Cell PCI2 CMOS Power Super O TPU PCI3 SB_PWR sie a 1E1394_2 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 mIa CLRTC CHA_FAN2 L ve E ree come d Ed E cons EE E EELEE ALC892 VIA VT6308P ie us W Us 15 1c UES 12 11 AN Refer to 2 2 8 Internal Connectors and 2 3 10 Rear panel connection for more information about internal connectors and rear panel connectors 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware information Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin PWR_FAN1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V LGA1155 CPU socket DDR3 DIMM slots EPU switch MemOK switch USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 Marvell Ser
41. Thi enhance system s allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open s is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to performance 1 MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot O0 MemOK B E ct i iH co 4 FTT oM lt E T Oo a L Tid Cea Co P8P67 REV 3 1 MemOK switch N Refer to section 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings
42. TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations EPU Tap into the world s first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or Al Suite II utility Get total system wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity 1 3 3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO Bluetooth Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter ASUS BT GO comes with 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution including Folder Sync BT Transfer BT Turbo Remote BT to Net Music Player Shot and Send and Personal Manager All are accessible through the exclusive user friendly ASUS interface ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 1 3 MemOK MemOK quickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Al Suite Il With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth
43. Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Chapter 3 BIOS setup AN This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash
44. VRM current balance T Probe Thermal balance Extreme Current balance CPU Current Capability 100 DIGI VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery Configuration options 100 110 120 130 140 V Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI VRM related parrameters The thermal conditions should be monitored AN Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key CPU Voltage Offset Mode Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the Offset voltage Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval CPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 990V
45. ae Setup Mode item in section 3 7 Boot memu for details Selects the display language of Clicks to display all fan the BIOS setup program speeds if available Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output the changes saves the changes and resets CPU chassis power fan speed the system or enters the Advanced Mode f Exit Advanced Mode i i T P8P67 REV 3 1 Sei iL i BIOS Version 0303 Build Date 10 21 2010 Friday 10 15 2010 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1066MHz CPU Type Intel R Core TM i7 2600K CPU 3 40GHz Speed 3400 MHz Temperature p4 Voltage ws Fan Speed 113 0 F 45 0 C 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN f i I I 75 2 F 40 0 C 12 248V CHA_FAN1 N A CHA_FAN2 Ci System Performance Performance Energy Saving U Boot Priority Use the rnouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the koot priority Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode selected mode on the right hand side 3 Selects the boot device priority V The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides adv
46. fan settings Bo For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or click the USB mouse to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item
47. info while the Advance Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings Supports Hard Drives over 2 2TB AUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience All of Q LED Q Slot and Q DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process Chapter 1 Product Introduction ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility 1 3 6 Other special features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5 1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups your existing stereo speakers or headphones In addition to virtual surround Bass enhancement provides stronger low frequency bass sound and Voice clarification provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound With these technologies you may experience a better home theater audio with ease ErP Ready The motherboard is
48. lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 C Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed f
49. onscreen instructions to complete the update process L oO Z The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual BIOS information vary by models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 33 3 34 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utlity feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility V Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility VOO 75 Flash Info MODEL P8P67 REV 3 1 VER 0242 DATE 10 13 2010 fsO Drive Folder Info fs0A 08 05 10 10 23p 4194304 P8P67 REV 3 1D ROM fs1 d File Infor MODEL Help Info Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the
50. optimized performance extreme system stability and greater power efficiency DIGI VRM The new ASUS DIGI VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard The 12 2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over clocking range while performance reaches its full potential It also adjusts frequencies dynamically cutting radiation interference by half to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum The DIGI VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility 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 minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum TPU Unleash your performance with ASUS simple onboard switch or Al Suite II utility The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast yet stable clock speeds while
51. performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification VRM Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Enable Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options Auto Manual VRM Fixed Frequency Mode XXX This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to Manual and allows you to manually set the VRM fixed frequency The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 10kHz interval Phase Control Standard Phase number is the number of working VRM phase Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency Standard Phase control based on CPU command Optimized ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Full phase mode Manual Adjustment Phase number adjusted by current A step Chapter 3 BIOS setup Manual Adjustment Medium This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to Manual Adjustment Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component Select the T Probe option to maintain VRM thermal balance or the Extreme option to maintain
52. program to open this kind of file If the program you want is not in the list or on your computer you can look for the appropriate program on the Web 8 Find the Hardwarelds scsi iaAHCl_DesktopWorkstationServer and Hardwarelds scsi iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer sections in the txtsetup oem file 9 Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections id USB VID_xxxx amp PID_xxxx usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI_ DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN 8086 amp DEV 1C02 amp CC 0106 iaStor id USB VID_03EE amp PID 6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN 8086 amp DEV 2822 amp CC 0104 iaStor id USB VID 03EE amp PID 6901 usbstor aN Add the same line to both sections V The VID and PID vary with different vendors 10 Save and exit the file 4 26 Chapter 4 Software support 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireX technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 1 1 Requirements In CrossFireX mode you should have two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or two CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are ATI certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD websit
53. request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents CC OT QTIUS iiniascanasitncdwasenistansumuundadacdiabeandaiicninhauisassduiiiaewnteauwcaaanteladasNiaiuabsasabannanenduuievaianald iii Notices vi SELAA LUO g PA N E E E EE A E E vii oU aial oe OL i E A vill P8P67 REV 3 1 specifications summary sssssssnssuunnunnnunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn xX Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 WIC OIG A E A E E E E A 1 1 1 2 Package COnt ntS sssaaa aesa rE Ean 1 1 1 3 Special featUreS iisissis
54. the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation V Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive Chapter 4 Software support 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation To solve this issue add the USB floppy disk drive s Vendor ID VID and Product ID PID to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver Refer to the steps below 1 Using another computer plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window pecown
55. to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP 64 bit XP Vista 64 bit Vista 7 64 bit 7 operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available The Make Disk menu The Manual menu contains device drivers if the system detects contains items to the list of supp
56. un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP According to Intel specification the max 32GB memory Capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel Please refer to Memory QVL for details Refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot blue single at x16 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot black max at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots The PCle x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCle x1_1 slot PCle x1_2 slot and USB3_34 connector The PCle x16_2 slot runs at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization Supports ATI Quad GPU CrossFirex Technology Intel P67 Express Chipset 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports gray 4x SATA 3 0 Gb s ports blue Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 Marvell PCle SATA 6 0 Gb s controller 2x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports navy blue These SATA ports are for data hard drives only ATAPI devices are not supported Realtek 8111E G
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58. with a 0 005V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 11 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20V to 2 20V with a 0 00625V interval AN VCCSA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage The values range from 0 80V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V VCCIO Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage The values range from 0 80V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage The values range from 1 20V to 2 20V with a 0 00625V interval PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 80V to 1 70V with a 0 01V interval A 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 risk levels of high voltage settings Refer to the table below for details The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings Yellow CPU Manual Voltage 0 8V 1 22V
59. without entering the OS Boot your computer Press lt Del gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process oO N ae 0o e O D 4 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Make Disk menu and then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection mae ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 23 4 24 4 5 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows XP 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver Press lt F6 gt and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install select
60. 3 1866 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM AX3U2000GB2G9 2G XMP 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 55 1 65 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 27 CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 8 9 8 24 1 65 BL12864BE2009 8SFB3 EPP 1GB 9 9 9 28 2 F3 16000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 F3 16000CL7T 6GBPS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 7 8 7 20 1 65 F3 16000CL9T 6GBPS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 F3 16000CL9T 6GBTD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 6 F3 16000CL7Q 8GBFLS XMP 8GB 4x 2GB GE38GB2000C9QC XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 7 9 7 24 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 28 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 9 1 65 1 65 9 1 65 1 65 9 KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3G2000LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3B2000LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB 7 8 7 1 65 OCZ3B2000LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB 7 8 7 1 65 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB 9 9 9 24 PVT36G2000LLK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 8 8 8 24 1 65 SP002GBLYU200S02 XMP 2GB TXD32048M2000C9 XMP 2GB T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB T3D1288RT 20 9
61. 8805 XMP Mushkin 998659 XMP Patriot PVT33G1600ELK Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 Patriot PVV34G1600LLK XMP Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA Patriot PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600LLK XMP TXD31024M1600C8 D XMP TXD32048M1600C8 D XMP TXD32048M 1600HC8 D XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 1GB 2GB 2GB Timing 3128M8 GJ1D GoodRam GF1008KC JN_ 6 8 6 24 6 8 6 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 8 8 8 24 7 7 7 20 7 7 7 20 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No A DATA U3U1333B1G9 B A DATA U3U1333B2G9 B 1GB 2GB Chip Brand SS Hynix DS Hynix A DATA U3U1333C4G9 B 78 01GC6 9L0 78 A1GC6 9L1 78 A1GC6 9L1 CM3X2G1333C9 CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 CT12864BA1339 8FF BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP CT25664BA1339 16FF CT25672BA1339 18FF EBJ10UE8BDFO0 DJ F EBJ10UE8EDFO DJ F EBJ21UE8BAWO0 DJ E EBJ21UE8BDFO0 DJ F EBJ21UE8EDFO0 DJ F F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBPI XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO
62. CPU Frequency panels CPU Frequency Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation CPU temperature and voltages Click Monitor gt Sensor on the Al Suite Il main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage Click Monitor gt CPU Frequency on the Al Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel Resident in the right pane system information area ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 15 4 3 10 The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard CPU and memory slots System Information Settings e Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer product MB name version and BIOS Motherboard Manulactuce Product WTenion BIOR Manmnacthine Caplan ASUSTeK Computer ME Para EWO Rew lof American Meqatrends Inc Hicks Dabe 07 05 10 1913 52 Ver 00 000 10 erian 0216 e Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache My PII i Processor Intel 24 Famity Hake 47 Shepping F Genuine Intel R CAU O 3 10GHr LGALISS amp a 5 b 24 imiruetions MHN ZS S409 S209 SSS VT SSL THEAT Lidata 4237 ke LI maL Az aS Ke Level 2 42 256 Ef Level 126144 KH TF ang Lad ra AUS System Information e Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on th
63. Cle card N A 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware information aN In single VGA card mode use the PCle 2 0 x16_1 slot navy blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance In CrossFireX mode use the PCle 2 0 x16_1 and PCle 2 0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance To achieve the optimum performance for CrossFireX mode set the PCI Express X16_2 slot black bandwidth BIOS item to x4 mode Refer to page 3 20 for details We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFirexX mode Refer to page 2 28 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Refer to page 2 27 for details PCIEX16 2 PCI Express sharing mode configuration Auto Mode x1 x4 recommend for high speed device Refer to Chapter 3 for details IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 shared PCIEx1_2 shared PCI_1 shared PCI_2 shared PCI3 LAN_1 shared USB 2 0 Controller 1 USB 2 0 Controller 2 USB 3 0 Controller 1 shared USB 3 0 Controller 2 SATA Controller shared SATA 6G Controller shared Marvell ATA Controller shared 1394 Controller shared HD Audio shared ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 15 2 16 2 2 5 Onboard switches Onboard switche case system
64. DE Mode Disabled Disables the SATA function Enhanced Set to Enhanced to support more than four SATA devices ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 17 gt fet ao er o a 3 18 S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features C Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Advanced USB Configuration gt Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enable
65. EV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1066 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No imi Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB MICRON D9KPT CT12864BA1067 8SFD 1GB MICRON D9JNL CT12872BA1067 9FF 1GB MICRON D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB MICRON D9KPT CT25664BA1067 16SFD 2GB MICRON D9JNL CT25672BA1067 18FF 2GB MICRON D9KPT ECC EBJ10UE8BAWO AE E 1GB ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E EBJ1Q0UE8EDFO AE F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F EBJ11RD8BAFA AE E 1GB ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E ECC EBJ11UD8BAFA AG E 1GB ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E EBJ21UE8BAWO AE E 2GB ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E EBJ21UE8EDFO0 AE F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 4GB 2 x 2GB HMT112U6AFP8C G7NO 1GB HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HYMT112U64ZNF8 G7 1GB HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 HMT125U6AFP8C G7NO 2GB HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HYMT125U64ZNF8 G7 2GB HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB Elpida J1108BDSE DJ F MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB MICRON D9KPT MT9JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 1GB MICRON D9KPT ECC MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB MICRON D9KPT MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2GB MICRON D9KPT ECC M378B5273BH1 CF8 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCF8 M2Y2G64CB8HA9N BE 2GB M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB Elixir N2CB1G80CN BE M2Y2G64CB8HC9N BE 2GB 3DU3191A 10 1GB Qimonda IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F GG34GB1066C8DC GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW ON NN N NININ N NINININ 2 12 Chapter 2
66. F a ie Mode CIC n P8P67 REV 3 1 EPU switch O V The EPU LED O2LED2 near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable Refer to section 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs 1 DRAM LED The DRAM LED indicates DRAM status during POST Power on Self Test If an error is found the DRAM LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second A al Z F Da DRAM_LED o BBEREERRREEE ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 O in i P8P67 REV 3 1 DRAM LED
67. Hardware information AN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4 DIMMs Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration AN ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 13 2 2 4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1 6_ 1 slot blue single at x16 mode 3 Pcie 2 2 0 x1 2 slot 4 Peis slot 1 5 PCle 2 0 x1 6 2 slot black at max x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 x2 and l x4 devices 6 IPCI slot 2 7 PCI slot 3 PCIE sso ti od VGA configuration xpress operating mode x16 Recommend for single VGA Dual VGA PCle card x16 Single VGA P
68. IOS using this utility e ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 31 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 3 32 ecr v TESE ADs Upare huw du peu wani le ujpilsbs puar NICE r rom inners ed MES Hym Lenhart v buns bis SLs ATOS Oparit Uppdals DIOS irm Iniarssi Rijki 106 fren Eia PASS ASUS Update Cipher IMIT drems En letrsi Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window click Open and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the
69. Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data A Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default e position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Z nas If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 21 2 2 8 Internal connectors 1 Intel P67 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables lf you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel P67
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71. SB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 2 44 Chapter 2 Hardware information Bluetooth module LED indications Status Description Off No link Blue Linked Blinking Data activity LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Linein Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink IMicIn Micin Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 2 3 11 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 45 Connect to Headphone and Mic AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mM gt m ear Front R 2 46 Chapter 2 Hardware information Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Center Subwoofer
72. SS DS Timin OLET Brand NO g 9 A DMM 2DIMM 4DIMM CMGTX3 XMP 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 65 F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 11 11 31 1 65 F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 PVV34G2400C9K XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 66 The above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency Chip Chip mn DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No SS DS Timin Voltage Brand NO g 9 DMM 2DMM 4DIMM F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 10 10 28 1 65 F3 17600CL9D 4GBTDS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB C 9 9 9 24 1 65 FLKE85F B8KHA XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5 1 7 The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No OILE 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM F3 17066CL9D 4GBTDS XMP 4GB 1 65 F3 17066CL8D 4GBPS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 8 8 8 24 1 65 F3 17066CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 F3 17066CL9T 6GB T 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 GE34GB2133C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 GU34GB2133C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 28 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2133C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 8 1 65 9 1 65 9 11 9 27 1 66 KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB Patriot PVV34G2133C9K XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB LDS E ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 7 P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR
73. Technology Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function CPU C1E Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function CPU C3 Report Disabled Enables or disables the CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS Configuration options Disabled ACPI C 2 ACPI C 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 15 CPU C6 Report Enabled Enables or disables the CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 5 2 System Agent Configuration Ce Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Advanced System Agent Configuration gt VT d Enable Disable VT d DIET lo E0 Initate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI PEG PEG PCI 3 5 3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings Cc Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Advanced PCH Configuration gt Enabled Disabled the High Precision Event Timer High Precision Timer Enabled g go f or W High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 4 SATA Configuration While enter
74. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast yet stable clock speeds
75. Utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 35 3 36 3 10 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process V The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive BW NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS L
76. ake note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to o complete a task LN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task V NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task ae Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt PSP67 REV 3 1 specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on CPU types Refer to www asus com for the Intel CPU support list Intel P67 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM max 32GB DDR3 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC
77. aker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 31 2 3 Building your computer system 2 3 1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional Z The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package a aa 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 2 CPU installation AN The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 33 2 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary R te ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 35 m U Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 38 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only
78. al features 1 3 1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel second generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2 channel 4 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel second generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Intel P67 Express Chipset The Intel P67 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 second generation processors It uses serial point to point links which allows increased bandwidth and stability and provides an improved performance It also provides two SATA 6 0 Gb s and four SATA 3 0 Gb s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems Quad GPU CrossFireX Support P8P67 REV 3 1 brings you the multi GPU choice of ATI Quad GPU CrossFireX The motherboard features the most powerful Intel P67 platform to optimize PCle allocation in multiple GPU configurations Expect a brand new gaming style you ve never experienced before Dual Channel DDR3 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 0 C 1600 1333 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data trans
79. al port COM1 connector Z The COM module is purchased separately _ Chapter 2 Hardware information 12 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Kaeh am Glalsaisilsa aiaeic PLED PLED Ground Reset a Ground Ground _ Speaker 5V P8P67 REV 3 1 PANEL Eeee THE K miai a6 l 0 L w O aa O FEA r aj IDE_LED PWRSW RESET P8P67 REV 3 1 System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The spe
80. anced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations V To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help fSAJ gt EFI BIOS Utility Advan ed Mode m E Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Back Adva nced Onboard Devices Configuration gt Iiii Enabled Disabled JMB Storage OPROM VIA 1394 Enabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled Dysgon cece Orso pe enabled ss JMB Storage OPROM Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Enabled BEEUGLE DANN Enabled gt lt Select Screen Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Select Item Enter Select n Change Opt Intel LAN Enabled F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Intel PXE OPROM Disabled F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit gt Serial Port Configuration Version 2 00 12 1 Copyright C 2010 American Meg trends Inc Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Mor itc For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the
81. appears 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB LN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu T i 9 Pw Q K os UO ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 21 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen
82. appears DELETE VOLUME MENU Drives Capacity Status Bootable HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST ur O 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears b 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 4 22 Chapter 4 Software support 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set aN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector 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 Windows XP limitation To work around this OS limitation refer to section 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4 5 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk
83. as a new profile Current values Voltage Click to show es ome hide more settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Click to restore immediately all start up settings LN For advanced overclock ability adjust first the BIOS items and then proceed more detailed adjustments in More Settings 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings oa EE GUS Te rboV EVO Awered by TPI Advanced mode Voltage Target values Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately Current values Click to restore all start up settings GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance 1 Click More Settings and then click the GPU Boost tab 2 Adjust the iGPU engine clock and iGPU voltage then you will be requested to restart the system Click Yes to make the change take effect EE oe TurboV EVO Powered be TI 4 a Adjustment bars Current values Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Click to restore nee ely i all start up settings GPU Boost is available on selected models AN ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 7 4 8 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio aN The first time you use CPU Ratio go to Al Tweaker gt CPU Power Management in BIOS and s
84. audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output VIA 1394 Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller Disabled Disables the controller ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 19 3 20 PCI Express X16_2 slot black bandwidth Auto Auto PCleX16_2 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization X4 mode PCleX16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support USB3_34 PCleX1_1 and PCleX1_2 will be disabled Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Allows you to select the Marvell storage controller operating mode Disabled Disables the controller IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the Marvell storag
85. ault values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary AN Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in W
86. ax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A FLFE85F B8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL BNF 15A FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KVR1333D3N9 1G 1GB Elpida J1108BDSE DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB Elpida J1108BDBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB Micron D9LGQ MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB MICRON D9KPT MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB Micron D9LGK MT16JF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB MICRON D9KPT MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB Micron D9LGK 0CZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB OCZ3G1333ULV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3RPR13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333ULV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZX1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2 x 4GB AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB PSC A3P1GF3DGF AL8F8G73D DG1 2GB PSC A3P1GF3DGF M378B2873EH1 CH9 1GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB Samsung K4B2G08460 M378B5673EH1 CH9 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E M378B5673FHO CH9 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5273BH1 CH9 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 9 M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C M378B5273DH0 CH9 4GB Samsung K4B2G08460 W1333UX2G8 XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB 8 ACT1GHU64B8F 1333S 1GB Samsung K4B1G0846F ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB Samsung K4B1G0846F ECC ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB Micron D9OKPT ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB Samsung K4B1G0846F ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB Micron D9KPT
87. ction 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 23 3 Marvell Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 navy blue These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables EEE ea TT m C aeala mnala aaay RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXN2 GND GND GND GND ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 i i Do SATA6G_E1 SATA6G_E2 0 oO g mge CICICI m P8P67 REV 3 1 Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors LN e The SATA6G_E1 E2 navy blue connectors are for data drives only 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 Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 7 Onboar
88. d Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration Ce Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Back Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration gt Enabled Disabled Azalia HD Audio HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SABE VIA 1394 Enabled PCI Express x16_2 slot Black bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM DIEZ o C10 lt Select Screen Select Item Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enter Select Change Opt Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Enabled F1 General Help ees F2 Previous Values gt Serial Port Configuration F5 Optimized Defaults S mo sewe ESS S Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Z The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel
89. d Devices Configuration for details 2 24 Chapter 2 Hardware information 4 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports and complies with USB 3 0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed If the USB 3 0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution eae 5 H E USB3 34 Z PIN 4 ES Vbus Ss Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX d IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX asus D IntA_P2_SSRX GND P8P67 REV 31 GND IntA_P1_SSTX K IntA_P2_SSTX m m IntA_P1_SSTX o IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D IntA P1 D pa IntA_ P2 D ID i QO J O L oe Ooo e cn P8P67 REV 3 1 USB3 0 connector 5 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed
90. e www amd com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details aN We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the ATI Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 5 1 2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs For Windows Vista go to Control Panel gt Programs and Features 3 Select your current graphics card driver s 4 For Windows XP select Add Remove For Windows Vista select Uninstall 5 Turn off your computer ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 5 1 O gt 9 U or e U1 5 2 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards aN The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graph
91. e controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Asmedia USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Enabled Enables Asmedia USB 3 0 fast battery charging support for USB 3 0 devices complying with the BC 1 1 regulation Disabled Disables battery charging support Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings lIO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 lO 2E8h IRQ 3 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 7 APM C Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Back Advanced APM gt Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Specify what state to go to when power is re applied after a power Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled failure G3 state Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power
92. e eea SP Mia arem foie e Pitch ten fobte torre a Shaw thee Poirier 3 Some software manuals are Ge Gat Yew pots Took tien provided in different languages Qu O Puma Bren i Double click the language to SS show the software manual O 9 U cr ec a Ja r4 The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models A 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 Al Suite Il Al Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite Il To install Al Suite Il on your computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite Il 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation Using Al Suite Il Al Suite automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The Al Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the Al Suite II main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a ut
93. e memory module installed on the corresponding slot Lip TPU Bemnonry Slit Sekretion Set Informe ticon Type BIRI Bodule ire 1074 HEA Mactandwidth S30 MHF Hanulocturer Mbhoren Tach Part umber fT 1 Sb4Ar 1G 1 Saral umber ACADS Week Year Of f 2009 Timings Table ToC EI NOC E AIA EI iiep 45 3 MHE SHS 609 HHF CASELalny 6 0 FJ mO EASE CAS ff r m RAS Precharge 7 n IRAS 1 AD Fs THe fel F i1 Veliego Lov Lo Lav pauty a a al isi Chapter 4 Software support 4 16 4 3 11 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Detection function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Vista Set default device Minimize Exit button button button Device advanced Configuration option tabs seulng CI Connecto
94. e signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company lf the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
95. ec Reheat 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select Properties from the pop up window V The name of the USB floppy disk fp Serce aed took Sa a a drive varies with different vendors cp Sancta a u Seapine Bp Sharla Listers tal PACT ba UE bipal Ceitinbhes SSS Piris Soria Terese 4 Click Details tab The Vendor ID VID Mitsumi USB Floppy Properties and Product ID PID are displayed eae Ding Bt fa Mitsumi USB Floppy i Device Instance Id USBYVID_O3EE amp PID_6901 5 amp 35EDAGE 78082 5 Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup oem p EE 6 Double click the file A window appears j ai allowing you to select the program for E EIE r a PE A A programs on your computer Opening the oem file What do you want to do Use the Web service to find the appropriate program i Select the program From a list r lt oO 4 Q a os Q ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 25 7 Use Notepad to open the file Open With Choose the program you want to use to open this file File txtsetup oem Programs fn Recommended Programs T Notepad T Other Programs A Adobe Reader 8 1 Internet Explorer W Paint windows Media Player im Windows Picture and Fax Viewer A WordPad Type a description that you want to use For this kind of file _ Always use the selected
96. ediately Undo all changes without applying Function no Function description DIGI VRM Load line Calibration Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal DIGI VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery DIGI VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response DIGI VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency DIGI VRM Duty Control DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component AN The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 3 BT GO BT GO connects a bluetooth BT device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for file transferring file synchronization music playback personal manager and multiple remote functions Launching BT GO After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch BT GO by clicking Tool gt BT GO on the Al Su
97. erleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an
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99. et the Turbo Ratio item to Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS or activate CPU Ratio by clicking the ON button on the CPU Ratio function screen Click More Settings and then click the CPU Ratio tab 2 Click the ON button to activate CPU Ratio You will requested to restart the system Click Yes to make the change take effect as ll ASOS TUDOVEVO Piwered by TPA Click to activate the CPU Ratio Applies all changes all start up settings ndoes all changes without applying 4 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value ASUS Tu rboV EVO a all AN Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model Chapter 4 Software support Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes providing the most flexible auto tuning options aN The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard a better thermal environment is strongly recommended e Fast Tuning fast CPU overclocking Extreme Tuning extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking Aste System Level Up ave
100. etailer for assistance Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting Refer to section 3 5 7 APM for details 2 48 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to EFI BIOS unless otherwise specified _ BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management
101. existing drive and three new drives for this setup Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set s using SATA HDDs To do this Enter the BIOS Setup during POST Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup e O N V Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup LN Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAT Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Di
102. fer rates of 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default 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 total Experience the latest plug amp play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2 0 The P8P67 REV 3 1 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity Extra SATA 6 0 Gb s support The Intel P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next generation Serial ATA SATA interface delivering up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer ASUS provides extra SATA 6 0 Gb s ports with enhanced scalability faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM The world s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips EPU Energy Processing Unit and TPU TurboV Processing Unit New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM digital power design launch control into a new era empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure
103. he EPU switch is turned to Enable 5 ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 Ea O HC ee Elalsiisfalsac sialsale J J P8P67 REV 3 1 EPU LED ia A gt O2LED2 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords H e Tt G uU t t Ld ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 CLRTC 1 2 2 3 K D Co O O J Normal Clear RTC E an si Default P8P67 REV 3 1 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2
104. ial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 navy blue Intel P67 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray Intel P67 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA38G_3 6 blue System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC Standby power LED USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 TPU switch IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Processors cRBRH h a j F ain ry i DnA A O ee z a a oO P8P67 Hae i o o o Co i E O gt o g mlm C Jim P8P67 REV 3 1 CPU LGA1155 A A Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the s
105. ics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place Goldfingers CrossFireX bridge bundled with graphics cards 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 5 2 Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support 5 3 Software information 5 3 1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers aN Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFirexX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com If you are using a Triple or Quad CrossFireX system ensure to install the ATI Catalyst driver under Windows Vista OS The ATI Triple or Quad CrossFireX technology is currently supported by Windows Vista only 5 3 2 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the ATI Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalyst TM Con
106. igabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2 1 EDR ASUS BT GO Utility continued on the next page PS8P67 REV 3 1 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features Realtek ALC892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC BD Audio Layer Content Protection DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking ASUS Noise Filter Optical S PDIF out ports at back I O VIA 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports one at midboard one at back panel 2 x ASMedia USB 3 0 controller 2x USB 3 0 ports at midboard for front panel support 2x USB 3 0 ports at back panel blue Intel P67 Express Chipset 12x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports at midboard 6 ports at back panel ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM ASUS DIGI VRM Industry leading Digital 12 2 Phase Power Design ASUS DIGI VRM Utility ASUS EPU EPU EPU switch ASUS TPU Auto Tuning TurboV TPU switch ASUS BT GO Bluetooth Folder Sync BT Transfer Shot amp Send BT to Net Music Player Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone Android Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK Al Suite Il Anti Surge Al Charger ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stylish Heat sink solution
107. ility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of Al Suite Il Auto IIT Tuning Si System z Settings Information j E Tool Monitor Update Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO aN e The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function The applications in the Tool menu vary with models The screeshots of Al Suite Il in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 3 4 3 2 DIGI VRM ASUS DIGI VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability It also provides the highest power efficiency generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch DIGI VRM by clicking Tool gt DIGI VRM on the Al Suite Il main menu bar ASUS DIG VRM M1 Lodd ling Calibration Di i VAM Phara Control EI YEM CPU Currant Capability Application helps DiGi VAM Duty Cantal Apply all changes imm
108. indows environment ASUS EZ Flash Utility Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities BUN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Update the BIOS directly from the Internet Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Save the current BIOS file View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update gt ASUS Update on the Al Suite Il main menu bar V Quit all Windows applications before you update the B
109. ing Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Co Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Advanced SATA Configuration gt 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode 3 RAID Mode SATA Mode AHCI Mode S M A R T Status Check Enabled SATA Mode AHCI Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced This item appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to IDE Mode Disabled Disables the SATA function Enhanced Set to Enhanced to support more than four SATA devices Compatible Set to Compatible when using Windows 98 NT 2000 MS DOS Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced This item appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to I
110. ite II main menu bar Using BT GO Device list Function list Lights when the function is enabled Click to show the corresponding setting pane on the right side e Click E and B to scroll the device list and the function list e Click any of the device icons to select the device as the connected BT device and BT GO will automatically search for the supported functions for the selected device e Click any of the device function icons to connect the selected device and enable disable the selected function Function introduction Shot amp Send allows you to snap and transfer the screenshot to the connected BT device BT Transfer allows you to share the files stored in the host BT device to another connected BT devices Folder Sync allows you to sync or back up the selected folder between the selected BT devices and the computer Personal Manager allows you to synchronize the personal contacts and calendar information between the BT device and the system BT to Net allows the system to access the Internet via the network shared by the Bluetooth device Music Player allows you to play the selected music files in the BT device through the computer s speakers BT Turbo Remote provides a user friendly interface that allows you to use your smartphone as the remote controller via the bluetooth connection for the BT Turbo Key Pocket Media and Reset Off functions Z e Refer to the software manual in
111. lementary user installed devices Install the necessary create the RAID AHCI manuals Click an item to open drivers to use the devices driver disk the folder of the user manual The Utilities l Click the Contact menu shows the n tab to display the applications and r ASUS contact other software that ASUS InstAll uj information the motherboard Norton Internet Security 2010 supports aial Chinen Click an icon to display DVD intal Rapid Storagelleaechnaolagy Divers motherboard Realtek Audio Driver information Management Engine Interlace Click an item JMicron JMBJEX Controller Driver to install Marvell SATA 6G Drrver Inte LAN Driver Realtek LAN Driver ASUS Hluetooth Drrver If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to he locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support Be asus Ni DVD appears Double click the ucts A T E E T folder of your selected software Sem rep
112. lled After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 5 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt
113. motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX graphics cards Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly t
114. nnector 1 x S PDIF Out header 24 pin EATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch BIOS features 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 Manageability WIM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xii 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ip 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s cables 1 x I O Shield 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 1 port eSATA module 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector kit MA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 1 1 1 3 Speci
115. ntrol T Probe gt lt Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items CPU Current Capability 100 CPU Voltage Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage CPU Spread Spectrum Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 8 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance BCLK PEG Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz eXtreme Memory Profile High Performance This item appears only when you set the Ai O
116. ocket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots AN 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 DIMM _A2 DIMM B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Ci m ti Ce CI mm P8P67 REV 3 1 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 2
117. ogo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 1 and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 3 BIOS setup Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2010 04 29 BOARD BSP67NREVISET BOARD Unknown VER 0204 VER Wnknown DATE 08 05 2010
118. onnected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 2 2 7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode y The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the
119. or quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 C Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 25 3 26 3 7 Boot menu The Boot men
120. port Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site uSa aSus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923 Support Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online support support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone eunyeubls OLOz bulysew 39 Burxyye ulbaq 0 sea uaysg Auer owen O39 uonsod DUEL AjILUJOJUOD 93 0LOZ ZZ 90 9 eq UOHeIe D9q Bupew 495 gooz Loez9 Na O 600Z 82ZZ ON 93 uonenb y gooz 0ez9 Na O 6002 29 ON 93 uonenboy gooz Loez9 Na O 800Z SZZL ON D3 uonenbsy 8A1 99 G d13 99 GZL 600Z 0 6002 1LV 9002 1 05609 NA I 9002 1V c00 S9009NA 9002 0S609 Na O 7002 11V 1L002 L 0S609 N3 LI GAT 93 S6 9007X G0 900Z L ELA Z ZS LOE NA 60 2002 LA 9ZE ZOE NA 90 200Z 2 LA Z 9Z ZOE NA 60 2002 b LA v2 68r LOE NA v0 800Z Z E LA 21 68 LOE NA LL 200Z L v LA 6 687 LOE NA LL G00Z L LA 2 687 LOE NA 80 Z00Z L LA b 687 LOE NA 80 Z00Z L Y LA 687 LOE
121. r settings Analog and digital Control connector settings status window E Information button C B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP ASUS Exit button Configuration options Environment waoke Minimize button Control settings window i A sir E Equalizer T i 9 Pa Q K UO Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 17 4 18 4 4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support AN You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions Due to Windows XP Vista limitation a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 4 4 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel int
122. s made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Chapter 2 Hardware information P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2200 0 C MHz capability PI DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No Timing OLET 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 10 10 28 1 65 F3 17600CL8D 4GBPS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB L 8 8 8 24 1 65 F3 17600CL9D 4GBTDS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 FLKE85F B8KHA XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5 1 7 FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS Kingmax The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard however the actual frequency support varies depending on the O C margin of the installed CPU P8P67 REV 3 1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2133 0 C MHz capability Chip Chip DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No
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125. sks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 19 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options AN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration e Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Nane KOET O RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB OF o7 oh I vA oa OC Sync N A Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen
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127. temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Power Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 3 23 3 24 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent 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 assign detailed fan speed control parameters V The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C Use the
128. the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by ASUSTek Computer Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 5 4 3 4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool gt TurboV EVO on the Al Suite II main menu bar TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency CPU voltage IMC voltage and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows environment and takes effect in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS AN Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable LN For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts Auto Tuning Mode d a a TurboV Load profile Save the current Target values settings
129. to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis al rT T F O E d ce 1 O ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 0 a g K G Quo g SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT 5V GND P8P67 REV 3 1 Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately m 2 26 Chapter 2 Hardware information 8 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin PWR_FAN1 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector m QPWR_FAN1 CPU_ FAN c gt Q S2Z2ra LONG Tez oy O F226 i i a 452 l EB E DOD ASUS A Q P8P67 REV 3 1 oO O Oo
130. trol Center You can also right View b click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center Sort By Refresh can EE 3 20PM Paste Shortcu New k Personalize 2 The Catalyst Control Center Setup ee a Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi graphics cards Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window AT Gombak a it eee im i aan mioma Dan vil otter you Bhp irate Sarre Yih Cena rex peha a e a an pl tie more n Sea A losifisd peio E ahihi wil lar peu k eustera bh aki giy pikari iS SAO a on a aoc ET Paars mad oe of che lobo ees Liew Sete pera Clee ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 5 3 5 4 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings 1 In the Catalyst Control Center window click Graphics Settings gt CrossFireX gt z Configure From the Graphics Adapter list select the graphics card to act as the display GPU Select Enable CrossFireX Click Apply and then click OK to exit the window ta a reanik dates emeptonsl paterance on a ange dapday by a paar al kaera Finoh Parna Eea Contqure Cipali f3 Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireXx technology support ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Sup
131. u items allow you to change the system boot options Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Select the keyboard NumLock state Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option 1 P2 XXXXXXX Boot Option 2 P1 XXXXXXX gt P2 XXXXXXXXXXXX gt lt Select Screen Select Item gt P1 XXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Select Change Opt gt CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities F1 General Help F2 Previous Values gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature V Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program Chapter 3 BIOS setup
132. upport DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool gt Probe Il on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Configuring Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit ASUS Probe il Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your configuration threshold values changes for each sensor ASUS P8P67 REV 3 1 4 13 4 3 8 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage temperature and fan speed as well as recording the changes Launching Sensor Recorder After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD click Tool gt Sensor Recorder on the Al Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe Il Configuring Sensor Recorder Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable s z ABUS Sensor Recorder Tempra Ee Allows you to monitor the chan Select the sensors that you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to zoom in out the Y axis Click to zoom in out Click to return to the X axis the default mode Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 9 Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and
133. ve a quiet and cool environment Launching FAN Xpert After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool gt Fan Xpert on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile ASOS FAN Xpert Fan Name Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect Intelligent automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature Stable fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation However the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70 C User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 7 Probe Il Probe Il is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components Probe II senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching Probe Il After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard s
134. verclock Tuner item to X M P and allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Disabled Profile 1 Profile 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK PEG Frequency item settings Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting AUTO This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options AUTO Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Press lt Enter gt and select OK to start automatica overclocking DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Chapter 3 BIOS setup i Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings
135. y the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before th

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