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    Motherboard P8P67 REV 3.1
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL complete machinereadable "work that uses problems
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    this guide...viii P8P67 REV 3.1 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots
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    16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-28 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS
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    disk in Windows 4-23 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-24 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-25 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing
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    manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product
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    supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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    need when installing and configuring 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
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    in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.  Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu
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    P8P67 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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    P8P67 REV 3.1 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter -
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    x TPU switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software
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    package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the
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    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 graphics
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    with 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to-Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. All are accessible through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 1-3
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    The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes
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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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    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8P67 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 and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about internal connectors and rear panel connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ) 3. LGA1155 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. EPU switch 6. MemOK! switch 7. USB 3.0 connector audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-28 2-4 2-5 2-18 2-16 2-25 2-24 2-22 2-23 2-31 2-30 2-21 2-19 2-25 2-17 2-26 2-28 2-26 ASUS P8P67 REV
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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 REV 3.1 2-5
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    • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According
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    supported by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard 2400 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip
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    behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. Team Chip NO. T3D1288RT-16 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 8-8-8- - • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability
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    P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard - 7-6-6-24 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • 65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-9
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    socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard
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    P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard - - - - - - - - - 7-7-7-20 - 9 - - - - - - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-11
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    - - 1.75 1.75 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • - • • P8P67 REV 3.1 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066
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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 REV 3.1 2-13
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    to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (single at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot 1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at max. x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2
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    - USB 3.0 Controller 2 shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller - - - - shared - - - SATA 6G Controller - - - - shared - - - Marvell ATA Controller - - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-15
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    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.asus.com after using the MemOK
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    function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system
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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 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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    the 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 REV 3.1 2-21
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    using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later
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    configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • 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 REV 3.1 2-23
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    ) 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 [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices
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    install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 48 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-25
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    , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector
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    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 REV 3.1 2-27
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    I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Chapter 2 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition
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    ; otherwise, the system will not boot. • 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 may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards
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    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. Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    supports or flashes when 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 REV
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    PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-33
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-35
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-37
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-39
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-41
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    Chapter 2 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 USB 2.0 AAFP 2-42 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 Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-43
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    to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • Due to 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
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    Chapter 2 * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity ** LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-45
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 2-47
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    by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While
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    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. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-1
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    right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-3
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    . The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or click the USB mouse to return to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before
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    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. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-5
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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 the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To
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    motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control .1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-7
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    configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys
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    this menu allow operating system controls the CPU Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo numbers of active cores will be set to Turbo ratio in BIOS. Maximum Turbo keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-9
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    appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to manually set the VRM fixed frequency. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 10kHz interval. Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increase phase number under heavy system loading
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    Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI+ VRM Duty Control [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-11
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    interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual work stably under high voltage settings. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Enabled] for EMI control. Red 1.340V-1.
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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 REV 3.1 3-13
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    3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration >
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    controls support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C-2] [ACPI C-3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced
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    SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] Disables the SATA function. Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    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 no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3
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    HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF VIA 1394 Enabled PCI Express x16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB
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    PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] [Auto] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. [X4 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support. (USB3_34, PCIeX1_1, and PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) Marvell Storage Controller [AHCI Mode] Allows you
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    a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    ] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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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 REV 3.1 3-23
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    ] 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 [70ºC] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU
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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] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-25
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    . 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 the third-party manufacturer had
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    ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash Utility. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or
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    CMOS 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 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-29
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    you to load the optimal default values for the 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 EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized
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    Service Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 3-32 Chapter
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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. ASUS P8P67 REV
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    file to the USB port. 2. ���E��n�t�e�r�th��e�A��d�v�a�n�c�e�d��M��o�d�e��o�f�th��e�B��IO��S��s�e�tu��p�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8P67 REV 3.1 fs0:\ Drive fs0
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with 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 the optical drive and select the optical drive
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    to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8P67 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 BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 3-37
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    settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chapter 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. 3-38 Chapter
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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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    Tool 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 REV 3.1 4-3
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    AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4 1 2 Application frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase
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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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    EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually
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    clock and iGPU voltage, then you will be requested to restart the system. Click Yes to make the change take effect. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings GPU Boost is available on selected models. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without
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    or downwards to the desired value. Chapter 4 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
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    ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 4-9
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    animation appears indicating 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. Chapter
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    vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the following message has been reduced since you click the Clear button . Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 4-11
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    controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu rotation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature
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    Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 4-13
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    speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe II. Configuring Sensor Recorder Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select
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    voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. CPU Frequency The CPU AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 4-15
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    4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the
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    Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8P67 REV
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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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    motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA Select ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-19
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    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID
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    Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size used mainly for audio and video editing. 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit,
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    menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 REV
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    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 DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software
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    4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 4-25
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    "usbstor" [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 5-1
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    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-graphics a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    the 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 multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P8P67 REV 3.1 5-3
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    Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the Click Apply, and then click OK to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ 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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    112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8P67 conform with the essential requirements of the
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P8P67
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