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Motherboard P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 ...

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ii E6532 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 syst...

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iii Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi Safety information .........................................................................................

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iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ..........................................................................................

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v 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert ....................................................................... 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II ........................................................................... 4-12 4.3.8 Audio congurations......................

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vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept an...

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vii 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 c...

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viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...

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ix Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or ...

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x P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The I...

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xi P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specications summary Audio Realtek ® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - S...

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xii *Specications are subject to change without notice. P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another ...

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1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special 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 Co...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3 Chapter 1 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 w...

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 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 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "ngers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard ...

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1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. �...

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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN1) 2-27 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX...

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2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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. • The LGA1156...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 m...

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2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-7 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-17600C...

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2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-9 Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...

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2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-11 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM (XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • • G.SKILL F3-1...

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2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DI...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-13 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A...

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2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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. Slot No. Slot Descript...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-15 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_...

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2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enh...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17 Chapter 2 2. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system i...

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2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch se...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error devi...

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2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable . 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable . ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-21 Chapter 2 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 R...

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2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 cabl...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel ® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you...

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2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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. • The SATA6G_E1...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-25 Chapter 2 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel ...

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2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_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 o...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-27 Chapter 2 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 ...

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2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 9. 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 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-29 Chapter 2 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forg...

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2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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 po...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible...

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2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 A B 1 2 3 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-33 Chapter 2 C B A 5 6 4 ...

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2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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. To install the CPU heatsink and...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-35 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

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2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. ...

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2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

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2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB...

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2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 9. External SATA port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Power External SATA port 4. B...

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2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-45 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ...

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2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 When the DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-47 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of t...

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2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 k...

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3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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, sy...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following section...

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3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Ex...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-5 Chapter 3 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 da...

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3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 el...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system...

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3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-9 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to adj...

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3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. DIGI+ VRM Load-Line Calibration [Aut...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-11 Chapter 3 CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Congura...

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3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA volta...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the...

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3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15 Chapter 3 Hyper-threading [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 threa...

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3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.2 System Agent Conguration 3.5.3 PCH Conguration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] ...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.4 SATA Conguration While entering 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. S...

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3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Su...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to display the following items: Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. > Serial Port Conguration Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...

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3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Di...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-21 Chapter 3 JMB 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 JMB storage controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] ...

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3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) ...

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3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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-...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-25 Chapter 3 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]...

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3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 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...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Be use...

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3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Save BIOS settings to Prole Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole > EFI B...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-29 Chapter 3 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 Optimi...

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3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 pro...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-31 Chapter 3 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 ...

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3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • 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 detail...

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ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-33 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the l...

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3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can rest...