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...OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of the product for free by sending a request to this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for backup purposes,...
...OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of the product for free by sending a request to this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for backup purposes,...
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... 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
... 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
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... 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 you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
... 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 you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
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... standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
... standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
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...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 / �C�o�r�e i5... dual at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at x8/x8 m��o�d�e�) 3 ...
...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 / �C�o�r�e i5... dual at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS will run at x8/x8 m��o�d�e�) 3 ...
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... Anti Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 support ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ...for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" certified by military-standard) - MemOK! - Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE...
... Anti Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 support ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ...for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" certified by military-standard) - MemOK! - Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary IEEE...
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xii x 9.6 in . 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; moss green) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x brown) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU Fan... 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:...
xii x 9.6 in . 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; moss green) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x brown) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU Fan... 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:...
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... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard! ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
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... next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to page 2-15 for details. 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. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
... next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to page 2-15 for details. 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. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
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...TUF Thermal Armor The TUF Thermal Armor is a made of compound of various types of metal instead standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 40A of the motherboard in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect precision to monitor each... cards and components, keeping temps down . certified by users for each one individually. TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 It consists of the case through third-party, military-grade testing. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by dynamically detecting ...
...TUF Thermal Armor The TUF Thermal Armor is a made of compound of various types of metal instead standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 40A of the motherboard in the most challenging conditions with superior flexibility and perfect precision to monitor each... cards and components, keeping temps down . certified by users for each one individually. TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3 It consists of the case through third-party, military-grade testing. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by dynamically detecting ...
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...at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in ...more memory on the motherboard. For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under ...
...at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in ...more memory on the motherboard. For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under ...
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...XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 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. CORSAIR.../6GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9-9-9 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...
...XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7 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. CORSAIR.../6GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9-9-9 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...
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Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...
Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...
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.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration ...refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15
.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration ...refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15
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... before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set,...available only if 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 using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and ...
... before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set,...available only if 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 using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and ...
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3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service...
3. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service...
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...(20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. You can have a front...
...(20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. You can have a front...
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... 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 on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers!
... 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 on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers!
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... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Connect one orientation. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; By default, this connector is for ATX power supply... AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10.
... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Connect one orientation. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; By default, this connector is for ATX power supply... AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10.
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... devices. PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster ... otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or...
... devices. PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster ... otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or...