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Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel ...
Profile 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel ...
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Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.4 RAID configurations 4-5 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-5 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-6 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-6 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-10 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver ...
Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.4 RAID configurations 4-5 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-5 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-6 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-6 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-10 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver ...
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...motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is ...
...motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is ...
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...Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 support ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse ...ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" MemOK! - TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB Exclusive TUF features...
...Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 support ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse ...ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" MemOK! - TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB Exclusive TUF features...
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... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin; button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME...
... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin; button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME...
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... between different utilities. MemOK! The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that ...demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one at a time and avoiding wrong ...
... between different utilities. MemOK! The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that ...demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one at a time and avoiding wrong ...
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.... 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to update the BIOS without the need of additional power source*. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 Refer to energy consumptions. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ErP Ready The motherboard is in...
.... 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to update the BIOS without the need of additional power source*. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 Refer to energy consumptions. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. ErP Ready The motherboard is in...
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...module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...8226; Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into...
...module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...8226; Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into...
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... and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
... and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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... DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. A messgae will ...ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus....
... DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. A messgae will ...ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus....
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS... to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These ...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS... to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These ...
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... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ... Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default.
... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ... Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default.
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ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Refer to [Enabled]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section...
ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Refer to [Enabled]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section...
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... connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to avail of the front 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 By...
... connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to avail of the front 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 By...
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...) This connector is for the system power button. 12. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23
...) This connector is for the system power button. 12. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port...
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...for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off . 3. If your retailer for the first time...
...for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off . 3. If your retailer for the first time...
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...system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. We strongly recommend that... off and then turn it back on the system chassis to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. If you scroll through the various ...
...system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. We strongly recommend that... off and then turn it back on the system chassis to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. If you scroll through the various ...
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The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [11/1/2010] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total ...optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the ...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. Selects the display language of the basic system information,...
The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [11/1/2010] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total ...optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the ...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. Selects the display language of the basic system information,...
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... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. F1: General...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker...
... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. F1: General...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker...