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...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 4 x Screws for assistant fan 1 x 2-in...8226; The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x TUF ...
...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 4 x Screws for assistant fan 1 x 2-in...8226; The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x TUF ...
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... easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. Power Design DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. TUF Components (...for a complete motherboard cool down . certified through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the case ...
... easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. Power Design DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. TUF Components (...for a complete motherboard cool down . certified through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the case ...
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.... This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to select the language of your screen. Refer to provide...ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without the need of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to reduce carbon footprint of additional power source*.
.... This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to select the language of your screen. Refer to provide...ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without the need of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to reduce carbon footprint of additional power source*.
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before...
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before...
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...]) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-21 2-20 2-4 2-5 2-13 2-18 2-17 2-15 2-16 2-12 2-23 2-17 2-14 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-21 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
...]) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-21 2-20 2-4 2-5 2-13 2-18 2-17 2-15 2-16 2-12 2-23 2-17 2-14 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-21 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5 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.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5 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.
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...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-...• • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will...
...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-...• • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will...
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...QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • ...8226; • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
...QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • ...8226; • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
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... 2.0 x1_2 configuration U3 Mode X1 Mode * Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - Marvell 9120 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - Intel LAN - shared - - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_3 - - PCI slot 1 - -
... 2.0 x1_2 configuration U3 Mode X1 Mode * Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - Marvell 9120 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - Intel LAN - shared - - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_3 - - PCI slot 1 - -
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This is tested. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and ...
This is tested. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and ...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using ... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using ... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
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... BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. The COM module is for data drives only.
... BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. The COM module is for data drives only.
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The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. 7. ...
The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. 7. ...
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... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 Connect one orientation. 10.
... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 Connect one orientation. 10.
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-25 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 SABERTOOTH P67 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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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 SABERTOOTH P67 2-27
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 SABERTOOTH P67 2-27
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2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-29
2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-29
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3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-31 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-31 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-33
2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-33
