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... Contents...iii Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-10 2.2.5 Jumper...
... Contents...iii Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-10 2.2.5 Jumper...
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Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Check local regulations for connection...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a ...
Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Check local regulations for connection...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a ...
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...ensure all power cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock...
...ensure all power cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock...
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...It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI...
...It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI...
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... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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...* Due to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Solution ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for details. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel®... Product highlights 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 ...
...* Due to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Solution ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for details. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to support the new 1155 socket Intel®... Product highlights 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 ...
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... even in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" With its sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool ... rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on the motherboard, giving user the ability to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. The 8+2 digital architecture provides...
... even in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" With its sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool ... rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on the motherboard, giving user the ability to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. The 8+2 digital architecture provides...
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...software offers diverse and ease to patch memory issues. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against electrostatic discharges,...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 ...
...software offers diverse and ease to patch memory issues. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against electrostatic discharges,...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 ...
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.... The cable is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of additional power source*. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy... on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 This is purchased separately.
.... The cable is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of additional power source*. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy... on external devices. * Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to use external SATA devices without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 This is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging 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 you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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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. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5
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...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.... For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 ...
...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.... For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 ...
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...; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run... - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB(2...
...; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run... - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB(2...
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... memory configuration. 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 as one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
... memory configuration. 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 as one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
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Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode) 6 PCI slot 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode) 6 PCI slot 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
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.... • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - - - See page 2-20 for details. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Intel LAN - shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - JMB ATA Controller - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - HD Audio - - - - - PCI slot 1 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11
.... • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - - - See page 2-20 for details. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Intel LAN - shared - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared - - - - JMB ATA Controller - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - HD Audio - - - - - PCI slot 1 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function... will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. ...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function... will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. ...