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  • Page 1 P8P67...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ........................vi Safety information ..................... vii About this guide ....................... viii P8P67 specifications summary ................. x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ....................1-1 Package contents..................1-1 Special features..................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights................ 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ......1-3 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 Onboard Devices Configuration ..........3-20 3.5.7 APM ..................3-22 Monitor menu ................... 3-24 Boot menu ....................3-27 Tools menu ....................3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............... 3-29 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-29 Exit menu ....................3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS ..................3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility..............
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.5 EPU ................... 4-11 4.3.6 FAN Xpert.................. 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II..................4-13 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ............... 4-14 4.3.9 Monitor ..................4-15 4.3.10 System Information ..............4-16 4.3.11 Audio configurations..............4-17 RAID configurations ................4-18 4.4.1 RAID definitions ................ 4-18 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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 the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: P8P67 Specifications Summary

    Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * 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 2400/2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
  • Page 11 ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - AI Charger - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert...
  • Page 12 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® 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.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    2133/2133/1866/1600 frequency as default. Complete USB 3.0 solution 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 & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

  • Page 15: Dual Intelligent Processors 2 With Digi+ Vrm

    Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions.

  • Page 16: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about internal connectors and rear panel connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 19: Layout Contents

    Standby power LED 2-17 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 2-23 TPU switch 2-15 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-24 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-26 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-24 ASUS P8P67...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.

  • Page 21: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8P67...

  • Page 22: Memory Configurations

    • 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.
  • Page 23 P8P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)
  • Page 24 P8P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) Brand 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...
  • Page 25 P8P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR • • • A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR •...
  • Page 26 P8P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D • • • SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E •...
  • Page 27 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 2-11...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slots

    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 Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (single at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at max.
  • Page 29 – – shared – – – Marvell ATA Controller – – – shared – – – – 1394 Controller – shared – – – – – – HD Audio – – – – – – shared – ASUS P8P67 2-13...

  • Page 30: Onboard Switches

    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. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 31 • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8P67 2-15...
  • Page 32 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 setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable.

  • Page 33: Onboard Leds

    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. ASUS P8P67 2-17...
  • Page 34 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Jumper

    • 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 2-19...

  • Page 36: Internal Connectors

    2.2.8 Internal connectors 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. 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 ®...
  • Page 37 You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ® ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows ® XP SP2 or later versions. ASUS P8P67 2-21...
  • Page 38 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/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.
  • Page 39 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 40 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 of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.
  • Page 41 • 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.

  • Page 42: Front Panel Audio Connector

    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. •...
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44 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. The COM module is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 45: System Panel Connector

    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 2-29...

  • Page 46: Building Your Computer System

    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 CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 47: Cpu Installation

    2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. ASUS P8P67 2-31...
  • Page 48 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 49: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    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 fan assembly ASUS P8P67 2-33...
  • Page 50 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 51: Dimm Installation

    2.3.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ASUS P8P67 2-35...

  • Page 52: Motherboard Installation

    2.3.5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 53 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 2-37...

  • Page 54: Atx Power Connection

    2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 55: Sata Device Connection

    2.3.7 SATA device connection ASUS P8P67 2-39...

  • Page 56: Front I/O Connector

    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 57: Expension Card Installation

    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS P8P67 2-41...

  • Page 58: Rear Panel Connection

    2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Bluetooth module* 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4.

  • Page 59: Audio I/O Connections

    Mic In Mic In 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 2-43...
  • Page 60 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-44 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 61 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. ASUS P8P67 ASUS P8P67 2-45 2-45...

  • Page 62: Starting Up For The First Time

    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. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    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...

  • Page 64: Ez Mode

    Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

  • Page 65: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    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.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    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 Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS P8P67...

  • Page 68: Administrator Password

    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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 69: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCSA Voltage 0.925V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 0.975V Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67...
  • Page 70 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...

  • Page 71: Dram Timing Control

    Turbo ratio in BIOS. Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS P8P67...
  • Page 72 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limi [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in BIOS]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the <+>...
  • Page 73 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 Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment].
  • Page 74 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 with a llows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval.
  • Page 75 CPU PLL Voltage 1.88750V 1.97500V 2.06875V 2.20000V 0.80000V– 1.11000V– 1.16000V– 1.21000V– PCH Voltage 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. ASUS P8P67 3-13...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker...

  • Page 77: Cpu Configuration

    <-> 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. ASUS P8P67 3-15...
  • Page 78 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 threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

  • Page 79: System Agent Configuration

    Tool Back Advanced\ PCH Configuration > PCH Configuration Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer Enabled High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8P67 3-17...

  • Page 80: Sata Configuration

    3.5.4 SATA Configuration 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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Ai Tweaker Main Advanced...

  • Page 81: Usb Configuration

    Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] 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. ASUS P8P67 3-19...

  • Page 82: Onboard Devices Configuration

    3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Enabled VIA 1394 Enabled...
  • Page 83 Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=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] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] ASUS P8P67 3-21...

  • Page 84: Apm

    3.5.7 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Back Advanced\ APM > 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).
  • Page 85 Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ [Enabled] Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS P8P67 3-23...

  • Page 86: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed...
  • Page 87 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] ASUS P8P67 3-25...
  • Page 88 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.

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 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.

  • Page 90: Boot Option Priorities

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 91: Tools Menu

    > ASUS O.C. Profile 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
  • Page 92 Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

  • Page 93: Exit Menu

    Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & 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.

  • Page 94: Updating Bios

    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: ®...
  • Page 95 To update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto...
  • Page 96 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. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 97: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    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. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 98: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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.

  • Page 99: Asus Bios Updater

    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.
  • Page 100 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] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8P67 BOARD: Unknown VER: 0204 VER:...
  • Page 101 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8P67 3-39...
  • Page 102 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 103: Chapter 4: Software Support

    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.

  • Page 104: Obtaining The 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. ® Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.

  • Page 105: Software Information

    4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 106: Digi+ Vrm

    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 AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool >...

  • Page 107: Bt Go

    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. ASUS P8P67...

  • Page 108: Turbov Evo

    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 AI Suite II from the motherboard support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool >...
  • Page 109 Click Yes to make the change take effect. GPU Boost Adjustment bars Target values Current values Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Click to restore immediately all start-up settings GPU Boost is available on selected models. ASUS P8P67...
  • Page 110 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. The first time you use CPU Ratio, go to AI Tweaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set 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.

  • Page 111: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • 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.
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Epu

    Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you *• installed EPU. Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you *• click the Clear button ASUS P8P67 4-11...

  • Page 114: Fan Xpert

    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 achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 115: Probe Ii

    The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads the default Loads your saved Applies your threshold values configuration changes for each sensor ASUS P8P67 4-13...

  • Page 116: Sensor Recorder

    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 AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe II.

  • Page 117: Monitor

    CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. CPU Frequency panel Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel ASUS P8P67 4-15...

  • Page 118: System Information

    4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. Click the MB tab to see the details on • the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. Click the CPU tab to see the details on •...

  • Page 119: Audio Configurations

    Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window 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 4-17...

  • Page 120: Raid Configurations

    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. ® • You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ®...

  • Page 121: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8P67 4-19...

  • Page 122: Creating A Raid Set

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
  • Page 123 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS P8P67 4-21...
  • Page 124 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: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 125: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    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. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS P8P67 4-23...

  • Page 126: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation ® To install the RAID driver in Windows ® During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6>, 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 the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.

  • Page 127: Using A Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. ASUS P8P67 4-25...
  • Page 128 Use Notepad to open the file. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor” [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”...

  • Page 129: Chapter 5: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology Support

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8P67...

  • Page 130: Installing Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 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. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 131: Software Information

    ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P8P67...
  • Page 132 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > 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.

  • Page 133: Asus Contact Information

    +1-812-282-3777 +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 +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...

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