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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... SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 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 DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv... SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS O.C.
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3:... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3:... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...
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... of 8GB (or above). Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at back I T��e��c��h��n��o�l... eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green) - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red) Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7... 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page)
... of 8GB (or above). Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at back I T��e��c��h��n��o�l... eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green) - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red) Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7... 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page)
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... 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 PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability...
... 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 PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability...
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...environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the need of additional power source*. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 Refer to page 3-33 for the external SATA device. ...This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows ...
...environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the need of additional power source*. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5 Refer to page 3-33 for the external SATA device. ...This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows ...
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... load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. 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...from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address...
... load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. 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...from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address...
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... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...is ideal for the system to enhance system performance. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been...tested. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13
... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...is ideal for the system to enhance system performance. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been...tested. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13
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... you not change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed ...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to restart the system. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB...
... you not change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed ...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to restart the system. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB...
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...appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-27 EFI BIOS Utility - Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...These items displays the available devices. Click an item to configure options for special functions. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...
...appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-27 EFI BIOS Utility - Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...These items displays the available devices. Click an item to configure options for special functions. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...
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...to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit ...Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, ...
...to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit ...Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, ...
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... 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Save...
... 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Save...
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... Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to complete the update process. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-31 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you want to continue. 5. Click...
... Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to complete the update process. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-31 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you want to continue. 5. Click...
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...Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ...Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. You...
...Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ...Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. You...
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Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 10/27/10 10:23p...the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-33 Insert the USB flash disk ...
Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 10/27/10 10:23p...the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-33 Insert the USB flash disk ...
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... and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
... and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
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...floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-35 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single ...device ESC to the USB port. 2. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the ...
...floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-35 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single ...device ESC to the USB port. 2. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the ...
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... more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS ... that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! When BIOS backup is...
... more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS ... that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! When BIOS backup is...
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...to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-37 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have ...disconnected them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot...
...to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-37 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have ...disconnected them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot...
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... drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...the items you can install to use the devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...
... drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...the items you can install to use the devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...
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...system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to Thermal Radar • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3 4.3 Software ...information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support...
...system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to Thermal Radar • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3 4.3 Software ...information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support...