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    Motherboard SABERTOOTH P67[...]

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    ii E6150 First Edition (V1) December 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the [...]

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    iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi Safety information .......................................................[...]

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    iv Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel connection .............................................................. 2-36 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-37 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-40 2.5 T urning off the computer ..[...]

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    v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II ..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 Audio congurations .................................................................... 4-4 4.4 RAID congurations ...[...]

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    vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has b[...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect al[...]

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    viii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n i ns ta ll in g an d co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports[...]

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    ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press [...]

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    x SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU s[...]

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    xi (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary IEEE 1394 VIA ® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back panel) USB 2 x NEC ® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel ® P67 Express Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 [...]

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    xii *Specications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary Internal I/O connectors 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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® SABERT OOTH P67 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in yo[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel ® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1 155 package with memory and PCI Express controller[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions TUF Thermal Armor The TUF Thermal Armor is the world’s rst ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for select critical areas. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by connected cards and components, keeping temps down. With its sophist[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Refer to page 2-13 f[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 1-5 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 oppy 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 more colorful and vivi[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal ob[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-21 2. CPU, chassis, power , and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin ASST_F AN) 2-20 3. LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 5. MemOK! sw[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. ?[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System 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.[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from th[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DV er4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB([...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIM M 2 DIMM 4 D IMM A-DA TA SU3U1333B1G9-B 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • • A-DA TA SU3U1333B2G9-B 2GB DS Hynix [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-9 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Suppor[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 s[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-1 1 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide suf?[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause sys[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any mo[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® P67 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration w[...]

  • Page 34

    2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Intel ® P67 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 con?[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-17 Chapter 2 3. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1/E2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SA T A6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for data drives only . A T API device is not supported. • Y ou must install Window[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector , you can have a fro[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-19 Chapter 2 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector . Doing so will damage the motherboa[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 9. CPU, chassis, power , and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1; 3-pin CHA_F AN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin ASST_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-21 Chapter 2 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition fron[...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-23 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin co[...]

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    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 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (op[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-25 Chapter 2 A B 1 2 3 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.[...]

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    2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 C B A 5 6 4[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4[...]

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    2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-29 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

  • Page 48

    2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-31 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3[...]

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    2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

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    2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

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    2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. External SA T A port 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. Power External SA T A port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 1 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 [...]

  • Page 55

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-37 Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker[...]

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    2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 2-39 Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge pr[...]

  • Page 59

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS setting[...]

  • Page 60

    3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode[...]

  • Page 61

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Main [...]

  • Page 62

    3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syste[...]

  • Page 64

    3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

  • Page 65

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model [...]

  • Page 66

    3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P .] [...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-9 Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to beco[...]

  • Page 68

    3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Additional T urbo V oltage [Auto] Use th[...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-1 1 Chapter 3 [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Reg[...]

  • Page 70

    3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability . [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Black Y ellow Pink Red CPU Manual V oltage 0.8V–1.22V 1.225V–1.280V 1.285V–1.335V 1.340V–1.990V CPU Offset V oltage 0.005V–0.060V 0.065V–0.120V [...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Conguration Para[...]

  • Page 72

    3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock a[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-15 Chapter 3 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously . [Enabled] T wo threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only[...]

  • Page 74

    3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.2 System Agent Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Back Advanced System Agent Conguration > EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode System Agent Conguration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI 3.5.3 PCH Congura[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-17 Chapter 3 SA T A Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to [...]

  • Page 76

    3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disa[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to display the following items: Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel LAN Controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) [...]

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    3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SPDIF Out T ype [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Renesas USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controll[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-21 Chapter 3 Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN co[...]

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    3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabl[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/[...]

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    3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-25 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Sil[...]

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    3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disabl[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Be used to update BIOS EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. W[...]

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    3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Save BIOS settings to Prole Back T ool ASUS O.C. Prole > EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-29 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup m[...]

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    3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updati[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-31 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup fun[...]

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    3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • 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 .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS ?[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-33 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the[...]

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    3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-35 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical dri[...]

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    3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 Update ROM Note Saving BIOS: PATH: A: BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010 BOARD: Unknown VER[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 3-37 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS pr[...]

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    3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operat[...]

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    4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates se[...]

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    4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Univ[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-5 Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® P67 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version[...]

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    4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into th[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-7 Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to cre[...]

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    4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 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 <Ent[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-9 Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T ech[...]

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    4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Pre ss <F6 >, a nd the n i nser t t he op py di sk with RA ID dri ve[...]

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    4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the opp[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 4-13 Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the same lin[...]

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    4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossF[...]

  • Page 112

    5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the[...]

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    5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you shoul[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.3 [...]

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    5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 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 .[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH P67 5-7 Chapter 5 B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply [...]

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    5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5[...]

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    ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way , Fr[...]

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    EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C . Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherb[...]