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    P8P67 EVO Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or you encounter any problems in obtaining
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    and components to build a PC system 2-30 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-31 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-33 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-35 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-36 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-38 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-39 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-40
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    16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-27 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30
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    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 Option ROM utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor digital apparatus set out in ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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    of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the
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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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    to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The
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    Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device
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    S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x Clear CMOS switch 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin
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    package for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 EVO 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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    than USB 2.0. The P8P67 EVO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with
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    ! comes with 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to-Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. All are accessible through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-3
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    patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking
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    front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Real panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ) 15. TPU switch 16. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-26 2-27 2-4 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-24 2-23 2-21 2-22 2-29 2-16 2-16 2-24 2-18 2-25 2-25 2-27 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-3
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    2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. Chapter 2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the
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    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 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO
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    32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility
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    ) 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 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz
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    is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz - - - - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24
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    P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists 24 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-9
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    support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified
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    P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Memory - - - - - 7-7-7-20 - 9 - - - - - - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-11
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    - - 1.75 1.75 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • - • • P8P67 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz
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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 EVO 2-13
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    slot 1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [gray] (at x8 mode) 6 PCI slot 2 7 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2
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    shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - SATA 6G Controller (IO Levelup disabled or set - - - shared - - - - to USB 3.0) JMicron ATA Controller - - shared - - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-15
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    This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power- any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch
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    boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8P67 EVO
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    the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU
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    , 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 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-19
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    2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
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    . • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the 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 Pack 3 or later
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    Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the 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 Pack 3 or
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    not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO
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    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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2-24
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    pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-25
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    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
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    10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-27
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    Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36
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    off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8P67 EVO
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    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. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-31
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-33
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-35
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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 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-37
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-39
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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 2-40 AAFP Chapter 2: Hardware
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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 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-41
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    Out port 10. External SATA port 11. Power External SATA port 12. IEEE 1394a port 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 14. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 15. Clear CMOS switch 16. Audio I/O ports*** *, **and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions
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    SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the 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. * Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED
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    Chapter 2 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers 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. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-45
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    by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While
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    the system 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
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    the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [10/19/2010] P8P67 EVO BIOS Version : 0240 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/08/2010 Speed
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    the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-3
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    items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings 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 connection 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 EVO 3-5
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    able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password,
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    and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Digi + VRM Load-Line
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    achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile
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    only when you set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-9
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    Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to
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    before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs
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    settings. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V 1.225V-1.280V 1.285V-1.335V CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU 1.20000V CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [
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    Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-13
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    different due to the CPU you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Cache L2 Cache
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    you set the EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function
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    ] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision
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    a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appear only when you set the previous item to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support 2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s and 2 SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. [Compatible
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    . EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO
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    ) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-19
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    [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth. [Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (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
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    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��=�2�F�8�h��; �IR��Q�=��3 IO��=�3�E���8���h I�R����Q 4�]�� [I�O��=�2�E�8�h�;�I�R�Q��=�3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-21
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    provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead
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    the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��ta�t�i�o�n�s��p�e��r�m��i�n�u�t�e��(�R�P��M I�f�t�h�e��f�a�n��is��n�o��t�c�o��n�n�e��c�te��d��to��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-23
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    CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
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    you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO
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    the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as
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    the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do
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    that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-28
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    to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-29
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    is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest
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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 EVO 3-31
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    to change the boot logo or 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
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    latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ���E��n�t�e�r�th��e�A��d�v�a�n�c�e�d��M��o�d�e��o�f�th��e�B��IO��S��s�e�tu��p�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8P67 EVO fs0
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    • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
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    BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB
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    BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB 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 EVO
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    settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See 3.9 Exit Menu 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 EVO
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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 EVO 4-1
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    are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your
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    II. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on models
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    performance 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
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    connection for the BT Turbo 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
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    the 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.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU
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    Ratio tab. 2. Click the ON button to activate CPU Ratio. 3. You will requested to restart the system. Click Yes to make the change take effect. CPU Ratio Click to restore all start-up settings ASUS P8P67 EVO Click to activate the CPU Ratio Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without
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    CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes
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    the overclocking process. Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. ASUS P8P67 EVO 4-9 Chapter
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    of each mode *• 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 . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
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    , the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 EVO 4-11 Chapter 4
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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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    Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 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 EVO
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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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    3. Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the 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
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    supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears: Port Drive Model 0
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    multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 EVO 4-17
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    Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
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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 EVO 4-19
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    with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to
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    . 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver 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 EVO 4-21
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    "usbstor" [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "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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    . 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8P67 EVO 5-1
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    reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the that the connector is firmly in place. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with graphics cards) 5. Connect two
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    to the documentation that came with your graphics 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.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
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    mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the
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    bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver Step B5). ASUS P8P67 EVO 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 EVO 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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    product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8P67 EVO Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part
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