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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.10 

Connectors

1.10.1 

Rear panel connectors

1. 

PS/2 Mouse port (green).

 This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. 

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 

2.0 devices.

3. 

LAN (RJ-45) port.

 This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) 

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

LAN port

Speed 

LED

Activity Link 

LED

4. 

Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

 This port connects to the center/subwoofer 

speakers. 

5. 

Rear Speaker Out port (black).

 This port connects to the rear speakers in the  

4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations.

6. 

Line In port (light blue).

 This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other 

audio sources.

7. 

Line Out port (lime).

 This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and 

8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

8. 

Microphone port (pink)

. This port connects to a microphone.

9. 

Side Speaker Out port (gray).

 This port connects to the side speakers in the  

8-channel audio configuration.

14

13

15

4 5 6 7

8

9

2

3

10

11

1

16 

12

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 

the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Activity/Link LED                            Speed LED
Status

Description

Status

Description

OFF

No link

OFF

10Mbps connection

ORANGE

Linked

ORANGE

100Mbps connection

BLINKING

Data activity

GREEN

1Gbps connection

Summary of Contents for P8P67-M PRO

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8P67 M PRO ...

Page 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Page 3: ...4 Layout contents 1 8 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 9 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 12 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 13 1 7 System memory 1 14 1 7 1 Overview 1 14 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 15 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 21 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 21 1 8 Expansion slots 1 22 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 22 1 8 2 Configuring an...

Page 4: ... 11 2 3 1 System Language 2 11 2 3 2 System Date 2 11 2 3 3 System Time 2 11 2 3 4 Security 2 11 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2 13 2 4 2 Memory Frequency 2 14 2 4 3 OC Tuner 2 14 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode 2 14 2 4 5 DRAM Timing Control 2 14 2 4 6 CPU Power Management 2 14 2 4 7 Offset Mode Sign 2 16 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage 2 16 2 4 9 VCCIO Voltage 2 16 2 4 10 PCH Voltage 2 16 2 4...

Page 5: ...CPU Q Fan Control 2 25 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control 2 25 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 26 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support 2 26 2 7 Boot menu 2 27 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State 2 27 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo 2 27 2 7 3 Option ROM Messages 2 27 2 7 4 Setup Mode 2 27 2 7 5 Boot Option Priorities 2 28 2 7 6 Boot Override 2 28 2 8 Tools menu 2 29 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 29 2 8 2 ASUS O C Pr...

Page 6: ...nt from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equip...

Page 7: ...peration 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 that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ci...

Page 8: ...uct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 9: ...ors List for details Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 3...

Page 10: ...atures 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors TPU ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ASUS Anti Surge Protection MemOK ASUS EPU ATI CrossFireX support NVIDIA SLI support Protect 3 0 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increm...

Page 11: ...nector 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK button 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM EFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 6 Multi language BIOS Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cables 1 x Q shield 1 x Q Connector retail version only 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilitie...

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Page 13: ...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 performance Intel second generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8P67 M PRO mothe...

Page 14: ... ports with enhanced scalability faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems USB 3 0 support Experience ultra fast data transfer at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components PCI Express 2 0 suppo...

Page 15: ... 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 a...

Page 16: ...time Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by the northbridge chipset Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extreme...

Page 17: ...nergy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts 1 4 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 touching any component Before handling components use a grounded w...

Page 18: ...ical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtigh...

Page 19: ...RTL 8111E KBMS USB3_12 SPDIF_O2 32Mb BIOS Marvell SATA6G VT6315N Asmedia 1042 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT 24 4cm 9 6in 24 4cm 9 6in LGA1155 Intel P67 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module LAN1_USB12 F_ESATA6G_ USB34 USB56 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PANEL TPM MemOK DRAM_LED TP...

Page 20: ...M 3 pin CLRTC 1 24 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 14 15 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 1 34 5 MemOK switch 1 35 16 IEEE 1394a connector 10 1 pin IE1394_1 1 27 6 DRAM LED DRAM_LED 1 36 17 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 26 7 TPU switch 1 34 18 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 1 28 8 TPU LED O2LED1 1 36 19 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 29 9 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 32 20...

Page 21: ...e 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 from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 6 1 Installing t...

Page 22: ... tab only The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches PnP cap ...

Page 23: ...retention tab 6 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek profe...

Page 24: ...nsure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference only To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners match ...

Page 25: ...connector 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard A A B B A A B B CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8P67 M PRO P8P...

Page 26: ... a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling P8P67 M PRO P8P67 M PRO 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel ...

Page 27: ...zed channel is then mapped for single channel operation 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 CPU specification DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same ve...

Page 28: ... 2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V GEIL GU34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 2 0V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V Transcend TX2000KLU 6GK XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 9 1 6...

Page 29: ...B DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB DS 8 8 8 28 1 6V Kingmax FLGD45F B8KG9 XMP 1GB SS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A Kingmax FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB SS 7 Kingmax FLGE85F B8KG9 XMP 2GB DS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF ANX 1...

Page 30: ...1 1 5V G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 5V GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low volt...

Page 31: ...x 2GB DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9 9 9 24 1 5V Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG DJ F 9 Century PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 9 9 9 1GB SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB DS Elixir Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Kingtiger ...

Page 32: ...GF22D9KPT 7 Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 OCZ OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7 7 7 20 1 65V SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CF8 1GB SS Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B HCF8 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN BE Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N BE 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83...

Page 33: ...nstall a DIMM 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system com...

Page 34: ... you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots en...

Page 35: ...rds to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode See page 1 28 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommended ...

Page 36: ...per again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unp...

Page 37: ... 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 6 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone 9 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects ...

Page 38: ...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 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 16 PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 ...

Page 39: ...nnector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 3 IEEE 1394a connector 10 1 pin IE1394_1 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing ...

Page 40: ... aspx SLanguage en us for details 4 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit 5 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial ...

Page 41: ...pin CHA_FAN1 4 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin PWR_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug ...

Page 42: ...Onboard Devices Configuration for details Press Ctrl M during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation For 32 64bit Windows XP OS ...

Page 43: ...guration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID 0 1 5 and 10 is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode...

Page 44: ...nectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode See section 2 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using S...

Page 45: ...able to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin c...

Page 46: ...ased separately 1 TPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function 1 11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance P8P67 M PRO P8P67 M PRO USB2 0 connectors USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC USB 5V USB_P11 US...

Page 47: ...The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS...

Page 48: ...ow shows the location of the onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second 3 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable SB_PW...

Page 49: ...t DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference...

Page 50: ...ASUS P8P67 M PRO 1 38 ...

Page 51: ... and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Upda...

Page 52: ...ility and press Enter to enable it The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process Flash Info MODEL P8P67 M PRO VER 0202...

Page 53: ...the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we r...

Page 54: ...rocess The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays 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 supported und...

Page 55: ... flash drive is not write protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD...

Page 56: ...eys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later t...

Page 57: ...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen...

Page 58: ...PRO BIOS Version 0202 Build Date 10 18 2010 CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU 0 3 10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V CHA_FAN1 N A CHA_FAN2 N A English EFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Friday 10 08 2010 Normal Quiet Performance Energy S...

Page 59: ...as the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit option...

Page 60: ...tion options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the...

Page 61: ...rity menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Jumpers 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 Main Ai Tweaker...

Page 62: ... when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwor...

Page 63: ...ode 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters BCLK PEG Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to Manual an...

Page 64: ...Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 5 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings...

Page 65: ... Turbo Ratio setting in BIOS All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS Auto This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to Ma...

Page 66: ... you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 7350V to 1 6850V with a 0 005V interval The values of the CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled 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 2 4 11 Load Line Calibration Auto ...

Page 67: ... 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Trusted Computing CPU Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM 2 5 1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM Trusted Platform Module feature...

Page 68: ...oot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel R Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling on...

Page 69: ...o the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode AHCI Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage ...

Page 70: ... operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled D...

Page 71: ... Auto The PCIe X16_3 slot runs at x4 x2 mode for system resource optimization X4 mode The PCIe X16_3 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support PCIe X1_1 slot will be disabled x2 mode The PCIe X16_3 slot runs at x2 mode with all slots enabled USB3_34 will be disabled Marvell Storage Controller IDE Mode Allows you to select the Marvell storage controller operating mode Disabled Disables the ...

Page 72: ...ort configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel ...

Page 73: ...By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply ...

Page 74: ...field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed Scroll down to display the following items Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU Temperature...

Page 75: ...ng four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 90ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum dut...

Page 76: ...e from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum c...

Page 77: ... third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 4 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Sel...

Page 78: ...n the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 7 6 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 ...

Page 79: ...lash Utility ASUS O C Profile 2 8 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created 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 Save...

Page 80: ...xit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This ...

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