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... 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 2-12 2.2.6 Onboard switch...
... 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 2-12 2.2.6 Onboard switch...
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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�r�e i5�...physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at back I T��e��c��h��n��o�l�o�g�y Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX...
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�r�e i5�...physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at back I T��e��c��h��n��o�l�o�g�y Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX...
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...the world. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to Chapter 5 for details. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth ...memory to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to boost system performance. The SABERTOOTH P67...
...the world. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to Chapter 5 for details. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which allows increased bandwidth ...memory to -reach rear I/O. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to boost system performance. The SABERTOOTH P67...
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..., which can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no need to patch memory issues. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. This unique module eliminates the trouble of... a button to switch back and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM...
..., which can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no need to patch memory issues. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. This unique module eliminates the trouble of... a button to switch back and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5 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.
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 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.
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...For optimum compatibility, 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. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For 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. - ...
...For optimum compatibility, 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. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For 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. - ...
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...XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM ... - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON OCZ TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) ...
...XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM ... - 8 - • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON OCZ TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) ...
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or D.O.C.P. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the module into A2 ... inserted into any slot as 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. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability ...
or D.O.C.P. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the module into A2 ... inserted into any slot as 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. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability ...
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... computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
... computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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...default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you to fine-tune ...memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. Press and hold the MemOK! This is ideal for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67...
...default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you to fine-tune ...memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. Press and hold the MemOK! This is ideal for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67...
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.... Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on...
.... Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on...
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...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [11/1/2010] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Build Date : 10/26/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English ..., or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language 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 devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ...
...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [11/1/2010] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Build Date : 10/26/2010 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English ..., or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language 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 devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ...
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...2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is ...0401 x64 10/26/2010 MBECE-0015 7.0.0.1135 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 10/11/2010] [16:46:15...
...2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is ...0401 x64 10/26/2010 MBECE-0015 7.0.0.1135 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 10/11/2010] [16:46:15...
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...Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU...Spread Spectrum Disabled Phase Control Standard Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down...
...Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU...Spread Spectrum Disabled Phase Control Standard Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down...
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...best performance of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to become unstable! EPU Power Saving Mode ...] [Enabled] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for enhancing the system performance. �P�r�e�s�s����a��n�d��...
...best performance of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to become unstable! EPU Power Saving Mode ...] [Enabled] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for enhancing the system performance. �P�r�e�s�s����a��n�d��...
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... Setup Profile6 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile7 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in...
... Setup Profile6 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile7 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in...
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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 2-12 2.2.6 Onboard ...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 2-12 2.2.6 Onboard ...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!"...
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... - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless 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™...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default...
... - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless 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™...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default...
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...bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-15 for details. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to high speed connectivity. Refer to page 2-5 for details. * ... Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. 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. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support...
...bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-15 for details. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to high speed connectivity. Refer to page 2-5 for details. * ... Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. 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. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support...
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...functions, with the same smoothness as their operating system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your motherboard. Guardian Angel MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed ... supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to patch memory issues. ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against Electronic Magnetic...
...functions, with the same smoothness as their operating system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your motherboard. Guardian Angel MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed ... supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to patch memory issues. ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against Electronic Magnetic...