Asus P8P67 DELUXE REV 3 User Guide

Asus P8P67 DELUXE REV 3 Manual

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    P8P67 PRO Motherboard
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    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 from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    ...vii About this guide...viii P8P67 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
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    utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information
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    Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
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    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    from the motherboard, ensure 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 staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust,
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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ 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
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    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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P8P67 PRO specifications summary CPU 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* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost
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    2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Industry leading Digital 12+2 Phase Power
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    P8P67 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Overclocking protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth
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    package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual User guide Support DVD • If any of the above
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    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
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    + VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to 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 PRO
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    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 cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware
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    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 ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union with ASUS vision
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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. • Before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. LGA1155 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. EPU switch 6. MemOK! switch 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1
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    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
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    memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-5
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    DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install 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 install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the
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    - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • * 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 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors
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    Team Chip NO. T3D1288RT-16 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8-8-8-20
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    P8P67 PRO Motherboard 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8- 8-8-8 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 • 1.65 • • - • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-9
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    DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard
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    P8P67 PRO Motherboard - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7-7-20 - 9 - - - - - - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-11
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    1.65 1.7 1.5 1.7 - - 1.75 1.75 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • - • • P8P67 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    . • 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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-13
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    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. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2
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    SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard * Please refer to 3-20 for details. ESATA & PESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-15
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    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. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    , 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. Chapter
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    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 2-18
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    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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-19
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    3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    and enter BIOS setup to 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 PRO
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    with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service
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    with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service
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    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
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    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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-25
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    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. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface
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    connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable 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 PRO
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    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 to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want
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    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. • If you want to use two TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-29
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    11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System 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
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    screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan 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. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-31
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-33
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    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 fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-35
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.5 1 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 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-37
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-39
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8P67 PRO AAFP 2-41
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. Bluetooth module* 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 7. PS/2 BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS P8P67 PRO
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    ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ** Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-45
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Chapter 2 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. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P8P67 PRO 2-
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    Chapter 2 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 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
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    BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority
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    click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General Enabled Enabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-3
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    . 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 , select it and press to display a list of options. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.3.10 Rear panel connectors 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. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-5
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    , 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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted
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    model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto OC Tuner Disabled EPU Power Saving Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-7
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    configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Disabled happens, revert to the default setting. OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and BIOS setup
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    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 to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-9
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    . 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 ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Manual
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    the key. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and with a 0.00625V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement
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    values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, 1.8FSR Voltage, and PCH 1.06875V- 1.70000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent : Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-13
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    information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a5 4 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel
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    EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-15
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    boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Disables the SATA function. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-17
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    . 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
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    EFI BIOS Utility . Scroll down to display the following items: Intel LAN Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Version audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)
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    PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X4 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or I�R����Q 4�]�� [I�O��=�2�E�8�h�;�I�R�Q��=�3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-21
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    3.5.7 APM EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ APM > Advanced Monitor Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3
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    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 motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO
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    to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    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 Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO
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    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. [Keep Current] The third-party
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    then press to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation
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    BIOS settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ
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    or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter
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    Chapter 3 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. ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-31
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    No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • 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
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    contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-33
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    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. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    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 Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO 3-35
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    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] Current ROM BOARD: P8P67 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010
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    to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 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 PRO 3-37
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    Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-1
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    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
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    utility, to monitor or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system 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 PRO
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    boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software
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    Key, Pocket Media, and Reset/Off functions. • Refer to the software manual in 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
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    motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot.
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    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 CPU Ratio Click to restore all start-up settings ASUS P8P67 PRO Click to activate the CPU Ratio Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes
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    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. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO support
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    step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Click Stop BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. ASUS P8P67 PRO
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    , and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter
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    system environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-11 Chapter
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    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 II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD
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    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, software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-13
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    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. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is
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    disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard BIOS Setup. 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 ASUS P8P67 PRO [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15
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    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. Creating a RAID set To create
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    create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-17
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    return to the utility main menu, or press 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 or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-19
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    version. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the
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    disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 4-21
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8P67 PRO 5-1
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    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- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO 5-3
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    (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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
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    to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS P8P67 PRO 5-5
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    Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P8P67 PRO 5-7
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    Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    , TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8P67 PRO conform with the essential requirements of the
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