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Before you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x...8226; The illustrated items above are for assistant fan 1 x 2-in 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...
Before you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x...8226; The illustrated items above are for assistant fan 1 x 2-in 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...
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...motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect ...integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, you with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs - TUF chokes, also known as durability under extreme...
...motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect ...integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, you with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs - TUF chokes, also known as durability under extreme...
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...The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on your screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ...This is purchased separately. Refer to convert your choice from the available options. The cable is in regards to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS...
...The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. 1.3.6 Other special features Power eSATA on your screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ...This is purchased separately. Refer to convert your choice from the available options. The cable is in regards to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS...
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... 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1
... 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1
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... 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 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 8. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) 9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12...
... 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 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 8. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) 9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 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-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB...8226; • Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7
...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 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-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB...8226; • Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7
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ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots ... two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz...
ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots ... two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz...
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...20 for better thermal environment. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_3 - - Intel LAN - HD Audio - - - - - PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - shared USB 3.0_1 shared - - - - - - - JMB ATA Controller - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 shared - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9120 - - PCI Express sharing mode PCIe 2.0 x1_2...
...20 for better thermal environment. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_3 - - Intel LAN - HD Audio - - - - - PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - shared USB 3.0_1 shared - - - - - - - JMB ATA Controller - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 shared - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9120 - - PCI Express sharing mode PCIe 2.0 x1_2...
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... Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location ...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ...
... Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location ...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ...
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... drives, 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must ...support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 Refer 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 section 3.5.4...
... drives, 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must ...support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 Refer 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 section 3.5.4...
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3. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Refer to [Enabled]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for details. 4. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 ...
3. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Refer to [Enabled]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for details. 4. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 ...
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... (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19 7. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter...
... (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19 7. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter...
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [HD]; Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�...
... front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [HD]; Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�...
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... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23
... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23
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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. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-25
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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 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.
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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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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. 3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws!