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... Option ROM utility 4-6 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-10 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-11 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... Option ROM utility 4-6 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-10 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-11 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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... or more details, refer 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 do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes ... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if...
... or more details, refer 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 do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes ... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if...
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...function. 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to memory tuning requirement...location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED....
...function. 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to memory tuning requirement...location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED....
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Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ... support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. If you are set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you ... support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
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... Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk 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...
... Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk 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...
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ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage ... for details. 4. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for a serial (COM) port. The COM module is for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage ... for details. 4. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for a serial (COM) port. The COM module is for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
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... to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
... to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
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.... Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3
.... Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3
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... The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. You cannot select an item that ... not fit on the screen. To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Submenu items ...
... The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. You cannot select an item that ... not fit on the screen. To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Submenu items ...
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...Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-17 Set to [RAID Mode] when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] Disables the SATA function. Set ...hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Set to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] Disables the SATA function....
...Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-17 Set to [RAID Mode] when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] Disables the SATA function. Set ...hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Set to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] Disables the SATA function....
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... special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-27 Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe...
... special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-27 Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe...
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When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. �W�h��e... Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-29 ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to enter the EZ Mode ...
When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. �W�h��e... Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-29 ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you to enter the EZ Mode ...
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...original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file •... copy of this chapter to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. However, BIOS updating is no ...
...original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file •... copy of this chapter to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. However, BIOS updating is no ...
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... are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. 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 complete the update process.... • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3....
... are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. 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 complete the update process.... • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3....
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... an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it�... and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
... an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it�... and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
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... vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area. The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then...readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more...
... vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area. The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then...readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more...
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... Double- Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® ... The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...
... Double- Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® ... The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...
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...the existing drive. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-5 Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to a second drive. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3... Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P67 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
...the existing drive. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-5 Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to a second drive. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3... Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P67 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
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... Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Start Windows®. 2. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. When the Make Disk...process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To work around this ...
... Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Start Windows®. 2. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. When the Make Disk...process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To work around this ...
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...driver from a USB flash drive, you to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID ...driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-11...
...driver from a USB flash drive, you to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID ...driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-11...