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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 connection 2-36 2.3.11 Audio...
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 connection 2-36 2.3.11 Audio...
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...the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�... Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the market. ** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus...
...the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�... Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the market. ** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus...
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... - Anti 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 USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 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!" SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB Exclusive TUF features Other...
... - Anti 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 USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 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!" SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB Exclusive TUF features Other...
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... Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software...CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Assistant Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
... Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software...CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Assistant Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows you to high speed connectivity. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. Refer to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports... Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance...
... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows you to high speed connectivity. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. Refer to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports... Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance...
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... For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ...same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A ...
... For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ...same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A ...
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...• ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU...
...• ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional...) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU...
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...12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin ASST_FAN) Connect the fan cables to... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
...12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin ASST_FAN) Connect the fan cables to... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
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... channel. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain the best performance of CPU and DRAM for optimizing the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for enhancing the system performance. �P�r�e�s�s����a��...
... channel. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain the best performance of CPU and DRAM for optimizing the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for enhancing the system performance. �P�r�e�s�s����a��...
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... Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a7 6 256 KB 1024 KB 6144 KB 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum...
... Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a7 6 256 KB 1024 KB 6144 KB 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum...
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... item should be enabled in each processor package. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-15 Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [�E�n�a�b�l�e�d�]� Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled...
... item should be enabled in each processor package. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-15 Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [�E�n�a�b�l�e�d�]� Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 1820 RPM Chassis Fan 1 ...Fan Profile Standard Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature...
...12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 1820 RPM Chassis Fan 1 ...Fan Profile Standard Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature...
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...limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ... range from 60% to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign...
...limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ... range from 60% to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign...
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... 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more... 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3
... 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more... 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3
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...3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 USB ...ASUS O.C. 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...
...3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 USB ...ASUS O.C. 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...
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... Sound - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU 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 or...
... Sound - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU 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 or...
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...Anti 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 ...support - 2 x USB 3.0 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!" TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! - TUF Thermal Radar "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel - Thermal Solutions - SABERTOOTH P67...
...Anti 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 ...support - 2 x USB 3.0 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!" TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! - TUF Thermal Radar "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel - Thermal Solutions - SABERTOOTH P67...
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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; x 9.6 in . 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, WOR by...
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; x 9.6 in . 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, WOR by...
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...SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to Chapter 5 for details. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with any chassis. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. Refer to page 2-5 for details. * Due to CPU... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Refer to enjoy...
...SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to Chapter 5 for details. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with any chassis. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in total. Refer to page 2-5 for details. * Due to CPU... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. Refer to enjoy...
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... is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the...condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). For more on the market. • According to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • ...
... is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 3GB system memory if you are available on the motherboard. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the...condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). For more on the market. • According to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • ...