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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...fan assembly installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-29 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-30 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-32 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-33 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-34 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-35 iii Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH P67...
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...fan assembly installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-29 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-30 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-32 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-33 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-34 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-35 iii Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii 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; xii 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...
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; xii 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...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Five-year warranty 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by...
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...you with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs - TUF chokes, also known as durability under extreme conditions. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 It safeguards the system against hot air generated by dynamically detecting system load, empowering you can easily adjust power... with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. 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. certified...
...you with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs - TUF chokes, also known as durability under extreme conditions. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 It safeguards the system against hot air generated by dynamically detecting system load, empowering you can easily adjust power... with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. 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. certified...
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...front panel cables to the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Refer to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to page 2-34 for details. Refer to ... the DIY process! ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to page 2-13 for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to Chapter 3 for details...
...front panel cables to the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Refer to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to page 2-34 for details. Refer to ... the DIY process! ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to page 2-13 for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to Chapter 3 for details...
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... CPU socket 4. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 8. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) 9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ATX power ...21 2-20 2-4 2-5 2-13 2-18 2-17 2-15 2-16 2-12 2-23 2-17 2-14 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-21 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-3 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) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE...
... CPU socket 4. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 8. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) 9. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ATX power ...21 2-20 2-4 2-5 2-13 2-18 2-17 2-15 2-16 2-12 2-23 2-17 2-14 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-21 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-3 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) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE...
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...A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - - - PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - PCIE x1_3 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe 2.0 x1_2 USB3_34 N/A Enabled x1 Disabled IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - -...LAN - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Refer to page 2-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 - -
...A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - - - PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 - PCIE x1_3 - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe 2.0 x1_2 USB3_34 N/A Enabled x1 Disabled IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - -...LAN - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Refer to page 2-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 - -
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...environment. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not ...forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that...
...environment. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not ...forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-27
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-27
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 ..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, 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...
...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 ..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, 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...
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... provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. ...
... provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. ...
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... 2.00.1201. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Assistant Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23 EFI BIOS...
... 2.00.1201. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Assistant Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23 EFI BIOS...
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.... Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 3-24 ...ºC. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis...
.... Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 3-24 ...ºC. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis...
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... range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-25 CPU Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect this item. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 60% to 100%. CPU Voltage,...
... range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-25 CPU Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect this item. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 60% to 100%. CPU Voltage,...
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... all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX... card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card...
... all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX... card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card...
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... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list...
... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list...