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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.
Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................vii P8P67-M PRO specifications summary ............ ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........
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Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ............2-4 BIOS setup program ..............2-7 Main menu .................. 2-11 2.3.1 System Language ............2-11...
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Option ROM Messages ..........2-27 2.7.4 Setup Mode ..............2-27 2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-28 2.7.6 Boot Override ..............2-28 Tools menu ................. 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-29 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-29 Exit menu ..................2-30...
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.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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.
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.
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
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- BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF output...
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P8P67-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors/ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 switches/ buttons ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors...
® 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.
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The Intel P67 Express Chipset natively supports the 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.
Get your system up and running in no time. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away.
(PSU). AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI 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, and voltage and sensor readings.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8P67-M PRO ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
1-32 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-36 10. Marvell Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin 1-30 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 ® SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) Intel P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1-32 ® (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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.
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CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending Gold the connectors on the socket and triangle damaging the CPU! mark Alignment keys 1-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.
The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
• The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • 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.
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P8P67-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) SS/DS Chip Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 8-8-8-24 1.65V • KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB • • Kingmax...
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DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket Chip support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1.65V- A-Data AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - 8-8-8-24 • • • 1.85V A-Data AD31600X002GMU(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • •...
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7-7-7-20 1.75V • • • OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 7-7-7-20 1.65V • OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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• C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward.
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe card • 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.
Normal Clear RTC (Default) P8P67-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 4 5 6 7 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. LAN (RJ-45) port.
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition P8P67-M PRO Front panel audio 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].
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• 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
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• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 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 CAH_FAN 2 for better thermal environment.
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These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_E1 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector ® • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is for data drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.
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SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8P67-M PRO P8P67-M PRO Intel SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors ® • 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].
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# 3.3V P8P67-M PRO 3.3VSB SERIRQ# CLKRUN# PWRDW# P8P67-M PRO TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately! 1-32 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8P67-M PRO 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.
P8P67-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8P67-M PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system.
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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.
P8P67-M PRO Standby Power Powered Off P8P67-M PRO Onboard LED DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved.
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. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive.
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 updated BIOS file.
2.1.4 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.
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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 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8P67-M PRO BOARD: Unknown VER: 0202 VER:...
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
Selects the boot device priority • 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. ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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...
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 <Enter> to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main...
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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.
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. 2-14 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The following five items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Calibration] [75% Calibration] [Full Calibration] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.12 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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 Ai Tweaker Main...
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. 2-18 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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 [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
This item appears only when you set the Legacy USB3.0 Support item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand-off feature. [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. 2-20 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller 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 audio module supports.
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to select the Printer Port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2-22 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
2.5.7 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.
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds 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. 2-24 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
2.6.3 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-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
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. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
[Enabled] 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. 2.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.
• 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>...
> ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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.
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 devices that have a filesystem. 2-30 ASUS P8P67-M PRO...
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