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    Motherboard P8P67 PRO REV 3.1
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    CPU installation 2-32 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-36 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-37 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-39 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-40 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-41 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-42 2.3.10
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    3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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
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    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 4-19 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS
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    comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    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 . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii
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    the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that
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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 REV 3.1 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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    user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink 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 LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued
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    P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control -
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    for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 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
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    ™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great
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    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 moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 1-3
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    AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This all-in-one software offers diverse
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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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    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 PRO REV 3.1 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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    ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 10. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. Standy power LED 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 15. TPU
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    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 socket contacts resulting
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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 REV
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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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    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 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz
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    24 1.65 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • 10-10-10 1.65 • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • • 9-9-9 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part
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    P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 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 • • 1.65 • • - • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-9
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    support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard
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    P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Memory - - - - 7-7-7-20 - 9 - - - - - - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-11
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    support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • - • • P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists 2GB DS 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS MICRON
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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 REV
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    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 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
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    fan to the motherboard 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 PRO REV
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    with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for
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    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 2 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-17
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    the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment
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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 REV 3.1 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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    again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can
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    10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset 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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    BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV
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    (navy blue) connectors 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 to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard
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    3.0 solution. Chapter 2 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV
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    connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The
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    W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV
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    to��t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These
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    devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • 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 HP2-6500PE (G1) ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-29
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    this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button
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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. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 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 REV 3.1 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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    function of the external 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. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 2-43
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    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 LAN port ***Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue
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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 REV 3.1 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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    system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the 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 REV 3.1 2-47
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    Chapter 2 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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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    Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 BIOS Version : 0238 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 10/06/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V
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    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 PRO REV 3.1 3-3
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    menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for 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 REV
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    might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator 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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    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 OC Tuner Disabled EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > 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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    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 Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-9
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    under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] 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
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    key. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV
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    Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Red
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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 PRO REV
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    4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Boot
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    be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-15
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    . Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] 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
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    support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-17
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    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 devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If
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    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 PRO REV 3.1 3-19
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    controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the full functin of the JMB storage contorller (ex. AHCI), we recommend that you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-21
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    BIOS PCIE Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied 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
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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 PRO REV 3.1 3-23
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    ] to minimize the fan speed for quiet 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 Upper Temperature [70
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    the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-25
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    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 ROM messages will be displayed only if
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUS P8P67 PRO REV
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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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    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 PRO REV 3.1 3-29
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    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 BIOS file for this motherboard. The
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    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 REV 3.1 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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    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 REV 3.1 3-33
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    Menu for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS 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
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    the latest 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 flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 3-35
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    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 REV 3.1 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving
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    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 REV 3.1 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 REV
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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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    to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click 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 REV
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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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    your smartphone as the remote controller via the bluetooth 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
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    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 voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time
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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 PRO REV 3.1 Click to activate the CPU Ratio Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes
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    bar • Set the 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
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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 PRO REV 3.1 4-9 Chapter
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    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 www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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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 PRO REV 3.1 4-11
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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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    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 PRO REV 3.1 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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    10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15
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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(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10
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    . 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. The following main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 4-17
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    -10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level Drives RAID0(Stripe) 2 Capacity 298.0GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    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 REV 3.1 4-19
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    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 complete the installation
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    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 PRO REV 3.1 4-21
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    = "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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    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 PRO REV 3.1 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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    the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 1 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 5-3
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    fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (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
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    ™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. A. Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS P8P67 PRO REV 3.1 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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    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 REV 3.1 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 PRO 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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