MotherboardP8P67 LE
xP8P67 LE specications summaryStorage Intel® P67 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connecto
xiASUS exclusive overclocking featuresPrecision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0
xiiSupport DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)Form factorATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm)P8P67
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8P67 LE motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-2Intel® P67 Express ChipsetThe Intel® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Co
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introductionS/PDIF out connector at the back I/OThis motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audi
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-4MemOK!MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patc
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introductionFan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different am
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-61.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introductionP8P67 LE1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensu
iiE6279Second Edition (V2) November 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-81.5.3 Motherboard layoutP8P67 LEASM1042PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PCI3PRI_EIDEUSB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314PANELSPDIF_
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. Front panel audio conn
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-101.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generatio
1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remo
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-127. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-143. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Ha
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modu
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-161.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The defau
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*G.SKILL F3-17600
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-18DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-Dat
1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction(continued on the next page)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIM
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-20Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB) DS -
1-21 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-221.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cau
1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-24• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.• We r
1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-261.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. T
1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
ivContents1.11 Onboard switches ... 1-361.12 Onboard LEDs ...
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-281.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio
1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-30• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (o
1-31 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-328. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk driv
1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 G
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-3410. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue])This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk dri
1-35 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-3612. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable t
1-37 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and th
vContents2.5.5 USB Conguration ... 2-202.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ...
ASUS P8P67 LE 1-381.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is
1-39 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Oper
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor
2-2 ASUS P8P67 LE2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start u
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t
2-4 ASUS P8P67 LEWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt i
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key
2-6 ASUS P8P67 LEUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-8 ASUS P8P67 LEBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit men
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The
2-10 ASUS P8P67 LEMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p
2-12 ASUS P8P67 LEAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessin
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi
2-14 ASUS P8P67 LE2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15The following ve items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].Turbo Ratio [Auto]All
2-16 ASUS P8P67 LE2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.CPU Offset
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
2-18 ASUS P8P67 LEHyper-threading [Enabled]The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19CPU C6 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Conguration options
2-20 ASUS P8P67 LE2.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the auto-detec
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-212.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller
2-22 ASUS P8P67 LEMarvell Storage OPROM [Enabled]This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disabl
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off
2-24 ASUS P8P67 LE2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.2.6.1 CPU
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan
2-26 ASUS P8P67 LEChassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the app
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
2-28 ASUS P8P67 LE2.7.5 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <
2-30 ASUS P8P67 LE2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes
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ixP8P67 LE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processo
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