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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for

durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel

®

P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation

in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This

allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes

beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and

convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS

with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced

Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more

intricate system settings.

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite

II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently optimize the system

for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the freedom to

adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied

system conditions.

MemOK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable

memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory

issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves

your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS

TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or

rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just

a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P8P67-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	25
1.7 System memory	26
1.7.1 Overview	26
1.7.2 Memory configurations	27
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	33
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	33
1.8 Expansion slots	34
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	34
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	34
1.8.3 PCI slots	34
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	34
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	34
1.9 Jumpers	36
1.10 Connectors	37
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	37
1.10.2 Internal connectors	38
1.11 Onboard switches	46
1.12 Onboard LEDs	48
1.13 Software support	49
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	49
1.13.2 Support DVD information	49
Chapter 2	51
BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	54
2.2 BIOS setup program	57
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Language	61
2.3.2 System Date	61
2.3.3 System Time	61
2.3.4 Security	61
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	63
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner	63
2.4.2 Memory Frequency	64
2.4.3 OC Tuner	64
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode	64
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	64
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	64
2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign	66
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage	66
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage	66
2.4.10 PCH Voltage	66
2.4.11 Load-Line Calibration	66
2.4.12 CPU Spread Spectrum	66
2.5 Advanced menu	67
2.5.1 Trusted Computing	67
2.5.2 CPU Configuration	68
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	69
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	69
2.5.5 USB Configuration	70
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	71
2.5.7 APM	73
2.6 Monitor menu	74
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	74
2.6.2 CPU Fan / Chassis Fan 1/2 / Power Fan Speed	74
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control	75
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control	75
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	76
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support	76
2.7 Boot menu	77
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State	77
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo	77
2.7.3 Option ROM Messages	77
2.7.4 Setup Mode	77
2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities	78
2.7.6 Boot Override	78
2.8 Tools menu	79
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	79
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	79

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