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    Motherboard SABERTOOTH P67
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    2-24 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-25 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and 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
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    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
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    item in BIOS 4-6 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 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
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    limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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    multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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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 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
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    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 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN
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    pin) 1 x Assistant Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI
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    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
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    1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The SABERTOOTH P67 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. Refer to pages 2-18 and 2-36 for details. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® P67 Express Chipset natively supports
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    , enables the support of up to a massive 40A of rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. Furthermore, the single piece packaging also elimates the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics as well as durability under extreme conditions. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3
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    times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new
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    Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Refer to page 3-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. USB 2.0 connectors
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    2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. Chapter 2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the
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    memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
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    operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage
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    memory module. 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7
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    Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket support Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • • A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9
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    . • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9
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    cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. 6 PCI slot 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8
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    Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared USB 3.0_1 shared - - - - - - - Marvell 9120 - - shared - - - - JMB ATA Controller - - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared - PCI slot 1 - - shared - - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
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    After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings
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    BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13
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    the location of the onboard LED. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly
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    to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
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    to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
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    are for data drives only. 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 Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard
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    to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19
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    not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps 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 you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal
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    plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21
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    a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system
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    on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23
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    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
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-25
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 2-26 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
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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
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-29
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-31
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-33
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    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-34 AAFP Chapter 2: Hardware
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-35
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    of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-37
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-39
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    by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While
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    If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program is designed
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    the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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
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    2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
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    , Boot, window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys
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    Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-5
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    might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the
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    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 Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power
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    , choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance
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    [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in BIOS]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-9
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    [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed VRM frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Phase Control [ efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-11
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    . According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU
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    Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-13
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    6 256 KB 1024 KB 6144 KB 4 Supported 16-31 31 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Exit Boot Tool Allows User can manually adjust the maximum non-turbo
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    should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-15
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    PEG/PCI Boot Tool Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility
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    support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-17
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    Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If
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    AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-19
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    Driver from the motherboard support DVD. JMB Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    JMB storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel PXE =4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-21
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    BIOS By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Specify what state to go to when Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the S5 by PCI devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature
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    monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23
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    to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Duty
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    assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle
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    full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if
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    Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No
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    BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration
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    discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-29
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    of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The
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    3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-31
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    to change the boot logo or No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www
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    the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-33
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    • 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 to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
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    the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive
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    the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-37
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    Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
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    status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® P67 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later
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    ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS
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    keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-7
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    . 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press < 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio Chapter 4: Software support
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    reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-9 Chapter 4
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    boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions
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    OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-11
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    driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. or 3. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing
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    = "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-13 Chapter 4
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    Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-1
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    the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi
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    supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows
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    . 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply
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    graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows
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    Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-7
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    Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : SABERTOOTH P67 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part
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