ASUS P8P67-M PRO Micro ATX P67 Motherboard Review : Introductions & Specifications (1/1)
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Overview
LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ 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 performance. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.Intel® P67 Express Chipset
The Intel® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset designto support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. It uses serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
P8P67-M PRO brings multi-GPU configurations through both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This motherboard features the powerful Intel® P67 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU setups. Expect a brand new gaming sensation like you’ve never experienced before!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.
EPU
Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.
AI Suite II
With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!
TurboV
Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
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.
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
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.
Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
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 extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!Fan Xpert
Active Quiet & Cool
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support
The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s 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.S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users 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.
- EZ Mode - easy to learn, use, and manage
- Advanced Mode - for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand intricate system settings
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Specifications
| CPU | Intel® Socket 1155 for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor/Core™ i5 Processor/Core™ i3 Processor/ Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. |
| Chipset | Intel® P67 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)*/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture * 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. * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single@x16 or dual@x8/x8 mode or dual@x16/x1 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (black, max.@x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot |
| Storage | Intel® P67 Express Chipset 4 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) 2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller 1 xExternal SATA 6.0 Gb/s port 1 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s port (navy blue) |
| LAN | Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel Audio CODEC supports DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking(HD only) |
| IEEE 1394 | VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a port(s) (1 port at mid-board, 1 port at back panel) |
| USB | Chipset built-in - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at back panel) Chipset built-in - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) |
| ASUS Unique Features | - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - TPU - ASUS Turbo V - Auto Tuning - Anti-Surge Protction - Mem OK! - ASUS EPU - CrossFireX Support - SLI Support - Protect 3.0 - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 |
| Overclocking Features | SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN(RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8 -Channel Audio I/O |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x TPM connector 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x Power Fan connector(s) 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPU switch 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System Panel connector |
| BIOS | 32 Mb Flash ROM , EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS |
| Accessories | User's manual 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connecor (retail version only) |
| Support Disc | Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Support DVD |
| Form Factor | uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
Digital Power Design: The New Standard
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips - EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era.
The digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to increase the board’s overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. It also adjusts VRM frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by half and decreasing Vcore power noise for CPU to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency.
