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    Motherboard P8P67 WS Revolution
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    for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    viii About this guide ix P8P67 WS Revolutionspecifications summary xi 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 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tool menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-29 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.8.3 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS
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    Audio configurations 4-14 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-16 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-17 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-17 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-17 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-21 4.5 Creating a RAID driver
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    Contents 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers 5-8 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-8 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-11 5.3.1 Requirements 5-11 5.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics
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    used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. vii
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    is set to service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals , slots, sockets and circuitry. problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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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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    P8P67 WS Revolution specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors LGA 1155 socket for Intel® server processor Supports 32nm CPU * Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support
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    P8P67 WS Revolution specifications summary 1394 Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Back Panel I/O Ports VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a port ALC889, 8 channels High Definition Audio CODEC - Multi-Streaming - Jack-Sensing - Front Panel Jack-
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    P8P67 WS Revolution specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability OS Form Factor 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector 4pin EZ_PLUG Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control Chassis fan3 with Q-fan
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Sandy Bridge processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. P67 The Intel® P67 Express is the latest single-chipset design to support new socket 1155 Intel® Core™ i3
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    networking, the P8P67 WS Revolution features built-in dual Intel server-class Gigabit LAN. It uses lower CPU utilization, increasing throughput to achieve outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems. 3-Way GeForce SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Four PCIe slots with
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    key components (CPU, DRAM, graphics card and HDD) in sequence during motherboard boot. If an error is found, the LED next to the corresponding device lights up until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to troubleshoot problems in seconds. ASUS Heartbeat Bright
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    convenient mouse controls. Users can easily navigate the EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their favorite operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info with no additional steps needed to enter Advanced Mode for more settings. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-5
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    complete module. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ-Flash Utility Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash Utility is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool
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    ASUS Crystal Sound 8 Channel Audio Codec The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-29 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-45 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-46 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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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 do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    , 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. TPU Switch 6. MemOK! switch 7. USB 2.0 connectors (Type A: USB9/10; 10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 8. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb
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    installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder
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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 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with
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    socket support 2DIMM 4DIMM 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.6 1.6 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.5-1.6 1.65 P8P67 WS Revolution Motherboard 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.5 1.65 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.35 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-7
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    K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - EK Memory - C9 • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into
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    No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 6 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 7 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 mode) ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-9
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    15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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    on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. TPU switch This switch allows you to the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-11
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    boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to 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
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    This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section 3.7.2 Boot Setting Configuration for details. 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
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    system so the 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 WS Revolution 2-15
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    for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan
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    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 WS Revolution 2-17
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    creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and 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
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    a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-19
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    1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    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 WS Revolution 2-21
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    the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we
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    is set to [HD]. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities,
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    98 Detect PS2 mouse/keyboard 04 97 Initiate VGA BIOS 05 9A-9D USB initiation 10 A2 Detect IDE 30 B2 Initiate option ROM 40 OS in PIC mode OS in APIC mode Leave BIOS and pass control to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-25
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    . • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details
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    supports 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 WS Revolution
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    tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in
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    2.3.2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-29
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    4 5 C A B 6 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 2 B B A 3 4 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-31
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-33
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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 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-35
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-37
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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 Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB The actual location may vary with motherboards. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-39
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    Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page
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    USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB and Mic ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-41
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-43
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    are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory
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    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. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu for details. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 2-45
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    2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4....A.i .T.w.e.a.ke.r.�m.�.e�.n�.u 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-1
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    Monday [11/08/2010] P8P67 WS REVOLUTION BIOS Version : 0602 Build Date : 11/04/2010 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU 0 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN
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    system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-3
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    BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable
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    Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-5
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    the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password
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    the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-7
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    to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS
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    Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-9
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    overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Ok] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [
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    stability. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed VRM frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300KHz to 500KHz with a 10KHz interval. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-11
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    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 [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options
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    Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labelled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-13
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    Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets
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    Advanced Advanced\ Trusted Computing > TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. This item appears only when you install TPM module to the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-15
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    in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz EM64T Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision
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    the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] 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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-17
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    3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Chipset Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you
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    errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support of the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    menu allow you to change the USB-related features. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Drive, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off Disabled
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    legacy AC'97 or high-definition 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 WS Revolution 3-21
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    controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel LAN1 OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN1 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-23
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    lead. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 3-24
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    settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    detects 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] ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-27
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    the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep
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    > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS Drive Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press to start the application. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-29
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    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. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    SATA6G_E2 connectors. • You can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Mode [Normal Mode] Allows you to use the SATA6G_E1 are connected to the SATA6G_E1 and SATA6G_E2 connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-31
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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 press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option
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    to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-33
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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. Updating
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    . 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 WS Revolution 3-35
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    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 configuration. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS
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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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 3-37
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    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 flash drive
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    may not be same as shown. Before 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.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not
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    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 WS REVOLUTION VER: 0239 DATE: 10/08/2010 PATH: A:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 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 WS Revolution 3-41
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    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-25 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact
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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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    menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user 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 WS Revolution 4-3
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    + VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD
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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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-5
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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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    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 WS Revolution Click to activate the CPU Ratio Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes
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    value. Adjustment 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
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    through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-9
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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 reentering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-11
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    Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting • Disable: disables the 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
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    unit. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-13
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    ) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation 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
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    B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button 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 WS Revolution 4-15
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
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    ID) 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
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    items on your screen. The utility 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
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    warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to 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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-19
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    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 - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10
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    a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for RAID array. An asterisk (*) appears in front of the selected hard drive. After selecting all the drives needed for the RAID array, press to continue. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    is better for applications with content in much smaller size, such as e-mails and documents. Configuration options: [32K] [64K] Name: Enter a name with 1-10 letters (no special characters) for the RAID array. 5. Move the selection bar to Next and press . The following warning message appears
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    Size : 64K │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS RAID Mode : RAID0 └ Free Physical Disks Size 304128MB BGA Status : N/A Number of PDs : 2 Members : 0 8 ▶ ▶ Help Delete the selected virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-23
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    to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press . The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-25
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    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. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support
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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. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 4-27
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    &PID_6901", "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. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-11 ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    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 WS Revolution 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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    ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 5-3
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    Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 1 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution
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    two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert 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 a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 5-7
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    PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista™. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by
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    B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 5-9
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    Enabling Dual 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. Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then
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    remain the same. 1. Prepare one NVIDIA Quadro graphics card and up to three NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards. 2. Insert the Quadro graphics card into the PCIe x16_1 slot. Ensure that the card is properly seated on the slot. ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution 5-11
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    Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_2, PCIe x16_3 or PCIe x16_4 slot. Ensure that the cards with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 7. To verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select Properties from Multiple GPU technology support
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