Asus SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard User Manual

SABERTOOTH

P67

ii

E6150

First Edition (V1)

December 2010

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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii

Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary ............................................................ x

Chapter 1:

1.1

Product introduction

Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2

1.3

Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

Special features..........................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2

1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions ..........................................1-3

1.3.3

1.3.4

1.3.5

1.3.6

“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design....................................................1-3

“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel .................................................1-4

ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-4

Other special features .................................................................1-5

Chapter 2:

2.1

Hardware information

Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2

2.3

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

2.3.7

2.3.8

2.3.9

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-2

2.2.1

2.2.2

Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-2

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

2.2.3

2.2.4

System memory ..........................................................................2-5

Expansion slots .........................................................................2-10

2.2.5

2.2.6

2.2.7

Jumper ......................................................................................2-12

Onboard switch .........................................................................2-13

Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-14

2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-15

Building your computer system .............................................................2-24

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-24

CPU installation.........................................................................2-25

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-27

DIMM installation.......................................................................2-29

Motherboard installation ............................................................2-30

ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-32

SATA device connection ............................................................2-33

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-34

Expension Card installation.......................................................2-35

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2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-36

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-37

2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-40

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-40

Chapter 3:

3.1

BIOS setup

Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.5.2

3.5.3

3.5.4

3.5.5

3.5.6

3.5.7

BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1

3.2.1

3.2.2

EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2

Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-3

Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5

Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................3-7

Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-13

3.5.1 CPU Configuration ....................................................................3-14

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration

SATA Configuration

......................................................3-16

....................................................................3-16

...................................................................3-16

USB Configuration ....................................................................3-18

Onboard Devices Configuration ................................................3-19

APM ..........................................................................................3-22

3.6

3.7

3.8

Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-23

Boot menu ................................................................................................3-26

Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-27

3.9

3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile .....................................................................3-28

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:

4.1

Software support

Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................4-1

4.2.1

4.2.2

Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1

Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2

Contents

4.3

4.4

4.5

Software information .................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 Audio configurations ....................................................................4-4

RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-5

4.4.1 RAID definitions ..........................................................................4-5

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................4-6

4.4.3

4.4.4

Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................4-6

Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ..................4-6

Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-10

4.5.1

4.5.2

4.5.3

4.5.4

Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................4-10

Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

Using a USB floppy disk drive

® ..................................4-10

Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation ...... 4-11

...................................................4-12

Chapter 5:

5.1

Multiple GPU technology support

ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-1

5.2

5.1.1

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.1.4

Requirements ..............................................................................5-1

Before you begin .........................................................................5-1

Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................5-2

Installing the device drivers .........................................................5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology .........................................................................5-4

5.2.1 Requirements ..............................................................................5-4

5.2.2

5.2.3

5.2.4

Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-4

Installing the device drivers .........................................................5-5

Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology .....................................5-5

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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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at

ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To 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 all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power 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 correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI ®

NVIDIA ® SLI™ graphics cards.

CrossFireX™ and

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 the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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 a task.

NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italic s

<Key>

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> ix

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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 ®

* The Intel ®

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Intel ® P67 Express Chipset

4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 /

1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* 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.

** Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default.

*** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one

DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.

**** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory

QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

1 x PCI slot

Supports NVIDIA ®

Supports ATI ®

Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Intel ® P67 Express Chipset

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown)

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)

- Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0, 1,

5, and 10

Marvell ® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

JMicron ® JMB362 SATA controller

- 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green)

- 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red)

Intel ® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller – Dual interconnect between

the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)

Realtek ® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and

Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O

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IEEE 1394

USB

Exclusive TUF features

Other special features

Back panel I/O ports

VIA ® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

(one at midboard, one at back panel)

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 ports

(6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel)

“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

- TUF Thermal Armor

- TUF Thermal Radar

“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design

- TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified

by military-standard)

- E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design

“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel

- ESD Guards

- MemOK!

- 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

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 (RJ-45) port

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)

8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel Audio I/O ports

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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 connector (4-pin)

2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)

1 x Power Fan connector (3-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 2.0, WfM 2.0,

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,

ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ® SABERTOOTH 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 your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

User Manual

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard

User guide Support DVD

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector

1 x ASUS Q-Shield 4 x Screws for assistant fan 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

Five-year warranty

1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by region)

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1

1-2

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel

®

Processors

Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3

This motherboard supports the Intel ® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel ® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Refer to page 2-4 for details.

Intel

®

P67 Express Chipset

The Intel ® P67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. It uses serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel ® P67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Refer to Chapter 5 for details.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866 / 1800 /

1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Refer to page 2-5 for details.

* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default.

Complete USB 3.0 Solution

ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB

3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 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 the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to page 2-15 for details.

Front Panel USB 3.0 Support

ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is compatible with any chassis. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

TUF Thermal Armor

The TUF Thermal Armor is the world’s first 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 sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for a complete motherboard cool down. It effectively conducts hot air away and out of the case through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan.

TUF Thermal Radar

The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard, giving user the ability to monitor each one individually. The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting.

1.3.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

DIGI+ VRM

The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard. The 8+2 digital architecture provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal powerloss. With ASUS

DIGI+ VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. Digital 8+2 power phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for improved stability and lower VRM switching noise by dynamically detecting system load, empowering you with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency.

TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)

Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs – certified through third-party, military-grade testing. TUF chokes, also known as the “Alloy Choke”, is a made of compound of various types of metal instead standard iron, 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.


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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 for details.

ESD Guards

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four 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 EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings. Refer to Chapter 3 for details.

AI Suite II

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Refer to page 4-3 for details.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Refer to page 2-34 for details.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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 more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster.

1.3.6 Other special features

Power eSATA on the Go

The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing you to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source*.

Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.

* Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external

SATA device. The cable is purchased separately.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.

This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.


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Chapter 2:

Chapter 2

Hardware information

2.1 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 touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.


2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Layout contents

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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

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CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2,

3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin ASST_FAN)

LGA1155 CPU socket

9.

DDR3 DIMM slots

MemOK! switch

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

Marvell ® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])

Intel ® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown])

Intel ® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [black])

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

Standby power LED (SB_PWR)

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)

IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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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.

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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a

LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.


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.

Recommended memory configurations


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Memory configurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You 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 configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel 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 below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.

For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less

(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.


SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors

CORSAIR

G.SKILL

G.SKILL

KINGSTON

OCZ

Part No.

TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP)

F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP)

F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

OCZ3P1866LV4GK

Size

SS/

DS

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

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G.SKILL

G.SKILL

KINGSTON

Part No.

F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP)

F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)

KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

Size

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -

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9-9-9-24 1.6

1.65

DIMM socket support

(Optional)


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* The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency.



Vendors Part No.

Size Timing Voltage

A-DATA

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

Crucial

Crucial

G.SKILL

G.SKILL

G.SKILL

AX3U1600GC4G9-2G

HX3X12G1600C9(XMP)

CMG4GX3M2A1600C6

CMD4GX3M2B1600C8

CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP)

BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP)

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS -

12GB ( 6x 2GB ) DS -

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS -

6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS -

2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS -

BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)

F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)

2GB DS -

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

G.SKILL

GEIL

GEIL

KINGMAX

F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)

GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)

GE34GB1600C9DC(XMP)

FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS -

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

1GB SS -

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS -

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS -

OCZ OCZ3P1600LV3GK

Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP)

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

2GB

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8-8-8-24 1.65

8-8-8-24 1.65

8-8-8-24 1.65

7-8-7-24 1.6

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Size

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Chip

Brand

Chip NO.

ELPIDA

ELPIDA

ELPIDA

G.SKILL

G.SKILL

G.SKILL

GEIL

GEIL

A-DATA

A-DATA

A-DATA

Apacer

SU3U1333B1G9-B

SU3U1333B2G9-B

SU3U1333C4G9-B

78.01GC6.9L0

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9

Crucial

Crucial

Crucial

Crucial

CT12864BA1339.8FF

CT25664BA1339.16FF

CT25672BA1339.18FF

1GB

BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB

2GB

2GB

1GB

2GB

4GB

1GB

SS Hynix

DS Hynix

DS Hynix

SS Apacer

2GB DS Apacer

8GB(4 x 2GB) DS -

H5TQ1G83TFR

H5TQ1G83TFR

H5TQ2G83AFR

AM5D5808DEJSBG

AM5D5808FEQSBG

SS MICRON D9KPT

DS -

DS MICRON D9KPT

DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC)

EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F

EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F

EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA

F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

GG34GB1333C9DC

GG34GB1333C9DC

1GB

1GB

SS ELPIDA

SS ELPIDA

4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL

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J1108BDSE-DJ-F

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GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3

GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9

Kingston

Kingston

KVR1333D3N9/1G

KVR1333D3N9/2G

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1


MICRON MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1


OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK

OCZ

OCZ

OCZ3RPR13334GK

OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9

2GB

2GB

2GB

4GB

1GB

2GB

1GB

1GB

2GB

2GB

2GB

1GB

2GB

DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C

SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A -

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DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A -

SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F

DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U

SS Micron D9LGQ

SS MICRON D9KPT

SS Micron

DS MICRON D9KPT

4GB DS Micron

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4GB(2x 2GB) DS -

8GB(2x 4GB) DS -

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SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F

DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F

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Crucial

Crucial

ELPIDA

ELPIDA

GEIL

Hynix

Hynix

Kingston

Kingston

MICRON

CT12864BA1067.8FF

EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E

EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E

1GB

CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB

1GB

2GB

SS MICRON D9KPT

DS MICRON D9JNL

SS ELPIDA

DS ELPIDA

GG34GB1066C8DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL

HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1GB SS HYNIX

HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2GB

KVR1066D3N7/1G

KVR1066D3N7/2G

1GB

2GB

MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB

DS HYNIX

SS Kingston

J1108BABG-DJ-E

J1108BABG-DJ-E

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7

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GL1L128M88BA115FW 8-8-8-20 1.3

H5TQ1G83AFPG7C

H5TQ1G83AFPG7C

D1288JPNDPLD9U

DS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F

SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV

DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV

DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8

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DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the beige and brown slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.

• 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.


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.

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2

3

PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

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6

PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot

PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode)

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

PCIe 2.0 x16_2

N/A x8


• 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 sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-22 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-20 for details.

PCIe 2.0 x1_2 configuration

U3 Mode

X1 Mode

* Refer to page 3-20 for details.

PCI Express sharing mode

PCIe 2.0 x1_2

N/A x1

USB3_34

Enabled

Disabled

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

Intel PCH SATA

Controller #0

Intel PCH SATA

Controller #1

PCIE x16_1

PCIE x16_2

PCIE x1_1

PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2

PCIE x1_3

Intel LAN

USB 2.0 Controller 1

USB 2.0 Controller 2

USB 3.0_1

Marvell 9120

JMB ATA Controller

1394 Controller

HD Audio

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2.2.5 Jumper

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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 setup information such as system passwords.

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To erase the RTC RAM

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.


2.2.6 Onboard switch

The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase 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 system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the

MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

• Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load 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.


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 motherboard component. The illustration below shows 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 design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.

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2.2.8 Internal connectors

1. Intel ® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel chipset.

® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® P67

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial

ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID

Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer 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

Windows ®

® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions.


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2. Intel ® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [black])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel chipset.

® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® P67

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial

ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID

Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer 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.



Windows ®




3. Marvell ® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

• The SATA6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.

• You must install Windows ® hard disk drives.

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA

• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.


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 specificaton 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 front panel USB 3.0 solution.

6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to

48 MBps connection speed.

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Never connect a 1394 cable 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.


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 motherboard!

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).

Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.


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9. CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN;

3-pin ASST_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are 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 environment.


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-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97] . By default, this connector is set to [HD] .

11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.


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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit

(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with 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 stability.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.

com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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 RS-850EMBA

CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA

CoolerMaster RS-C50-EMBA-D2

Coolive AP-350F

Corsair CMPSU-550VX

Corsair CMPSU-620HX

Corsair CMPSU-750TX

CWT PSH650V-D

CWT PSH750V-D

Delta GPS-550AB

EnerMAX EPG600AWT

EnerMAX EGX1000EWL

EnerMAX EIN720AWT

FSP ATX-300PNR

Gigabyte M550A-D1

Gigabyte P610A-C1

GoldenField ATX-S398

GoldenField ATX-S550

GreatWall BTX-600SE

HECHUAN ST-ATX330

Huntkey R85

Huntkey 磐石 500

I-cute AP-600S

In-Win COMMANDER-IRP-COM1500

OCZ 1000PXS

OCZ 780MXS

SAMA YUHUI-350P

Seasonic SS-500GB

Seasonic SS-850EM

Seasonic SS-900HP

Seventeam ST-420BKP

Seventeam ST-522HLP

Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F

SHARKOON SHA-R600M

Silverstone SST-ST50EF

Silverstone SST-ST85F

Silverstone ST1000

Snake PSH500V

Snake PSH850V

Snake PMW-350WL

Tagan TG1100-U33

Tagan BZII1200

Thermaltake W0133RU

Thermaltake W0133RE

TOPower TOP-500P5

Zalman ZM600-HP

Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1)


12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• 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 connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending 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.


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2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

1 bag of screws

PC chassis

Philips (cross) screwdriver

Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU

DIMM

Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

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.


2.3.2 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


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6

4

5

C

A

B


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


To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

B

A

A

B


2.3.4 DIMM installation

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

B

A


2.3.5 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.

1

2


3

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.


2.3.6

1

ATX Power connection

2

OR OR


2.3.7 SATA device connection

1

OR

2

OR


2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

To install ASUS Q-Connector

1

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED

2

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

POWER SW

RESET SW

To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector

AAFP

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USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0


2.3.9 Expension Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards


2.3.10 Rear panel connection

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Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6



5. LAN (RJ-45) port*


7. External SATA port

8. Optical S/PDIF Out port

9. Power External SATA port

10. IEEE 1394a port


12. Audio I/O ports**

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions.

• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows operating system.

®

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under

Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

• If you want to use the hot-plug function 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.


* LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED

Status Description

OFF

ORANGE

BLINKING

No link

Linked

Data activity

Speed LED

Status

OFF

Description

10 Mbps connection

ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

LAN port

** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port Headset

2-channel

Light Blue Line In

Lime Line Out

Pink

Orange

Black

Gray

Mic In

–

–

–

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Line In Line In Line In

Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In

–

Mic In

Center/Subwoofer

Mic In

Center/Subwoofer

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

– – Side Speaker Out

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic


Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers






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2.4 Starting up for the first 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 protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.

For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the

ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a

“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep

One short beep

Description

VGA detected

Quick boot set to disabled

No keyboard detected

No memory detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.


Chapter 3

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel .

3.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized

Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

• 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 to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode .

You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the

EZ Mode / Advanced Mode screen.


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. To access the

Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode .

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,

CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,

CPU/chassis/power fan speed

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Clicks to display all fan speeds if available

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving 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)

Temperature

CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC

MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC

Voltage

CPU

3.3V

1.248V

5V

3.344V 12V

5.160V

12.248V

Build Date : 10/26/2010

Speed : 3100 MHz

Exit/Advanced Mode

English

Fan Speed

CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2

N/A

N/A

System Performance

Quiet

Performance

Boot Priority

Energy Saving

Normal

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Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.

Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5)

Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side

Power Saving mode

Normal mode

Loads optimized default

Selects the boot device priority

ASUS Optimal mode

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode .

Back button Menu items Menu bar

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Configuration fields General help

Exit

Main

Back

Ai Tweaker Advanced

Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration >

Monitor

VIA 1394

Marvell Storage Controller

Marvell Storage OPROM

JMB Storage Controller

JMB Storage OPROM

Display OptionRom in POST

JMB Storage OPROM

Disabled

Enabled

Realtek LAN

Realtek PXE OPROM

Intel LAN

Intel PXE OPROM

> Serial Port Configuration

Enabled

AHCI Mode

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Submenu item

Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled JMB Storage OPROM.

→←

: 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.

Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the overclocking settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings


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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> 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 to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.


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.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit

Main Ai Tweaker

BIOS Information

BIOS Version

Build Date

EC Version

ME Version

CPU Information

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz

Speed

Memory Information

Total Memory

Speed

System Language

System Date

System Time

Access Level

> Security

Advanced Monitor

0401 x64

10/26/2010

MBECE-0015

7.0.0.1135

3100 MHz

512 MB

1066 MHz

English

[Mon 10/11/2010]

[16:46:15]

Administrator

Boot Tool

Choose the system default language

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker

Main\ Security >

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup

If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights

Administrator Password

User Password

Administrator Password

User Password

Advanced Monitor

Not Installed

Not Installed

Exit

Boot Tool

To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the

Enter Current Password box, and then press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time 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 .


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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 fields in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

<Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.


To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.

The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed .

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.


To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

<Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.


To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the

User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .


3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.


Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized.

Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 3400MHz

Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner

Memory Frequency

EPU Power Saving Mode

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

DIGI+ VRM

Load-line Calibration

VRM Frequency

VRM Spread Spectrum

Phase Control

Auto

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Auto

Disabled

Standard

→←

: Select Screen

↑↓ : Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit


Scroll down to display the following items:

Duty Control

CPU Currrent Capability

T.Probe

100%

CPU Voltage

Offset Mode Sign

CPU Offset Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCSA Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

PCH Voltage

CPU Spread Spectrum

1.224V

1.500V

0.925V

1.050V

1.800V

0.975V

Offset Mode

Auto

+

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto



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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:

[Auto]

[Manual]

[X.M.P.]

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile

(X.M.P.) Technology, 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. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance]

This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2]

To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one

DIMM on each memory channel.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the

BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [AUTO]

This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.

Configuration options: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]

[Max Power Saving Mode]

OC Tuner

OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press <Enter> and select Ok to start overclocking automatically.


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. To 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 become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled].

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.


The following seven items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

Turbo Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio.

[Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings.

[Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS] All numbers of active cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS.

[Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in BIOS] All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS.

Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [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.


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Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]


Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]


Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto]


Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value with a 0.125A interval.

DIGI+ VRM

Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher Load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100%

(Extreme).

Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation.

VRM Frequency [Auto]

Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response.

[Auto]

[Manual]

Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item.

Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval.

VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.

VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx]

This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [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 [Standard]

Phase number is the number of woorking VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency

[Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.


[Optimized]

[Extreme]

Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.

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].

Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]

Duty Control [T.Probe]

[T.Probe]

[C.Probe]

Maintains the VRM thermal balance.

Maintains the VRM current balance.

CPU Current Capability [100%]

This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.

Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]

Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters .

The thermal conditions should be monitored.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.

Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].

[+]

[–]

To offset the voltage by a positive value.

To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a

0.005V interval.

CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 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.


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DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval.

According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.

VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.

VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval.

PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform 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 PLL Voltage , and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.

Black

CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V–1.22V

CPU Offset Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCSA Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

PCH Voltage

0.005V–0.060V

1.20000V–

1.57500V

0.80000V–

0.96875V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

1.20000V–

1.88750V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

Yellow

1.225V–1.280V

0.065V–0.120V

1.58125V–

1.65000V

0.97500V–

1.01250V

1.10625V–

1.15000V

1.89375V–

1.97500V

1.11000V–

1.15000V

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic configuration.

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

Pink

1.285V–1.335V

0.125V–0.175V

1.65625V–

1.72500V

1.01875V–

1.06250V

1.15625V–

1.20625V

1.98125V–

2.06875V

1.16000V–

1.20000V

Red

1.340V–1.990V

0.180V–0.635V

1.73125V–

2.20000V

1.06875V–

1.70000V

1.21250V–

1.70000V

2.07500V–

2.20000V

1.21000V–

1.70000V


3.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.


Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot

CPU Configuration Parameters

Tool

> CPU Configuration

> System Agent Configuration

> PCH Configuration

> SATA Configuration

> USB Configuration

> Onboard Devices Configuration

> APM

→← : Select Screen

↑↓

: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit



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3.5.1 CPU Configuration

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.


Main

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Ai Tweaker

Advanced\ CPU Configuration >

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz

EM64T

Processor Speed

Processor Stepping

Microcode Revision

L1 Cache

L2 Cache

L3 Cache

Processor Cores

Intel HT Technology

CPU Ratio Range

CPU Current Ratio

CPU Ratio

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Hyper-threading

Active Processor Cores

Limit CPUID Maximum

Execute Disable Bit

Monitor

Supported

3100 MHz

206a7

6

256 KB

1024 KB

6144 KB

4

Supported

16-31

31

Auto

Enabled

Enabled

All

Disabled

Enabled

Boot Tool

Allows User can manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.

The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting.



Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit



Intel Virtualization Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Turbo Mode

CPU C1E

CPU C3 Report

CPU C6 Report

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled


CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.


Hyper-threading [Enabled]

The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 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]

[Disabled]

Two threads per activated core are enabled.

Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.


Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

The CPU runs at its default speed.

The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to

[Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Turbo Mode Technology.

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.


CPU C1E [Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.


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.


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3.5.2 System Agent Configuration


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker Advanced

Advanced\ System Agent Configuration >

System Agent Configuration

Initate Graphic Adapter

Monitor

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


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker

Advanced\ PCH Configuration >

Advanced

PCH Configuration

High Precision Timer

Monitor

Enabled

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled the High Precision

Event Timer.

3.5.4 SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker

Advanced\ SATA Configuration >

Advanced

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check

SATA 6G_1 (Brown)

SATA 6G_2 (Brown)

SATA 3G_3 (Black)

SATA 3G_4 (Black)

SATA 3G_5 (Black)

SATA 3G_6 (Black)

Monitor

AHCI Mode

Enabled

Not Present

Not Present

ASUS CB-521 ATAPI

Not Present

Not Present

Not Present

Boot Tool

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)

RAID Mode.


SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[Disabled]

[IDE Mode]

Disables the SATA function.

Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

[RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the

SATA hard disk drives.

Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced]

This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]

[Disabled]

[Enhanced]


Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices.

[Compatible] 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 1 [Enhanced]

This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]

[Disabled]

[Enhanced]


Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices.

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.



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3.5.5 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker

Advanced\ USB Configuration >

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Devices:

1 Mouse

Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB3.0 Support

EHCI Hand-off

Monitor

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Exit

Boot Tool

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no

USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

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).

[Disabled]

[Auto]

The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

(OS).

Disables the function.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

[Disabled] Disables the function.


3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration


Main

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Ai Tweaker Advanced

Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration >

HD Audio Controller

Front Panel Type

SPDIF Out Type

Renesas USB 3.0 Controller

VIA 1394 Controller

PCI Express x1_2 Slot Configuration [U3 Mode]

Marvell Storage Controller

Marvell Storage OPROM

JMB Storage Controller

JMB Storage OPROM

Display OptionRom in POST

Monitor

Enabled

HD

SPDIF

Enabled

Enabled

U3 Mode

AHCI Mode

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio



Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit



Intel LAN Controller

Intel PXE OPROM

Enabled

Disabled

> Serial Port Configuration


HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to

[Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy 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


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SPDIF Out Type [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 controller.


PCI Express X16_2 Slot Configuration [U3 Mode]

[U3 Mode] USB3_34 is enabled, and PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot is diabled.

[X1 Mode] PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot runs at x1 mode, and USB3_34 is disabled.

Marvell Storage Controller [AHCI Mode]

Allows you to select the Marvell storage controller operating mode.


[IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [IDE Mode] or [AHCI Mode], and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the Marvell storage controller.


JMB Storage Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMB storage controller.


If you want to use the full functin of the JMB storage contorller (ex. AHCI), we recommend that you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller 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.



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.


Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller.


Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller.


Serial Port Configuration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.

This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).


Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port base address .

Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]

[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]


3.5.7 APM


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Main

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Advanced\ APM >

Restore AC Power Loss

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard

Power On By PS/2 Mouse

Power On By PCI

Power On By PCIE

Power On By Ring

Power On By RTC

Advanced Monitor

Power Off

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Boot Tool

Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.

[Power Off]

[Last State]

The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

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 [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.

[Space Bar]

[Ctrl-Esc]

[Power Key]

Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.

[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.

[Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the

+5VSB lead.

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.


3.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.


Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Tool Boot

CPU Temperature

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

CPU Fan Speed

Chassis Fan 1 Speed

Power Fan Speed

Chassis Fan 2 Speed

Assistant Fan Speed

CPU Q-Fan Control

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit

CPU Fan Profile

Chassis Q-Fan Control

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit

Chassis Fan Profile

+45ºC / +113ºF

+34ºC / +93ºF

1820 RPM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Enabled

600 RPM

Standard

Enabled

600 RPM

Standard



Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit



CPU Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

12V Voltage

+1.184 V

+3.312 V

+5.080 V

+12.192 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled


CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

Assistant Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 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.


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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.

Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

[Manual] Sets 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 Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from

20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]


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 [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The 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(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Lower Temperature [40]

Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from

60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.

Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.



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3.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.


Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select the keyboard NumLock state

Bootup NumLock State

Full Screen Logo

Option ROM Messages

Setup Mode

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1

Boot Option #2

Boot Override

> P5: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> P6: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> Hard Drive BBS Priorities

> CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

On

Enabled

Force BIOS

EZ Mode

P3: xxxxxxx

P4: xxxxxxx

→←

: Select Screen


Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values


F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit


Bootup NumLock State [On]

[On]

[Off]

Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the 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 the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.

Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.

[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.


Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

- Press <F8> after POST.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

3.8 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.


Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot

Be used to update BIOS

Tool

> ASUS EZ Flash Utility

> ASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .


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3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.


Main

Back

Ai Tweaker

Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile >

Advanced Monitor

O.C. Profile Configuration

==========================================================

Setup Profile1 Status :








Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

Not Installed

==========================================================

Save to Profile 1

Load from Profile 1

Boot

Save BIOS settings to Profile

Tool

Exit

The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.

Save to Profile

Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes .

Load from Profile

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, 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 and BIOS version.


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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.

Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Save Changes & Reset

Discard Changes & Exit

ASUS EZ Mode

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.

Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to 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.


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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 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 following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS

Update or BIOS Updater utilities.

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard

BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Save the current BIOS file

• View the BIOS version information

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet

Service Provider (ISP).

Launching ASUS Update

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.


Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To 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 traffic.

If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.

3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next .

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.


Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

Update BIOS from file, and then click

Next .

2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open , and click Next .

3. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

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• 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 configuration.


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 floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

Exit

ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75

Flash Info

MODEL: SABERTOOTH P67 fs0:\

Drive

fs0:\

fs1:\

VER: 0401

Folder Info

10/27/10 10:23p 4194304 SABERP67.ROM

DATE: 10/26/2010

File Infor

MODEL:

Help Info

VER: DATE:

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.


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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 the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!


3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown.

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.

• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS

Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.

• Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Booting 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 <F8> to show the BIOS

Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.

Please select boot device:

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Enter Setup

↑

and

↓

to move selection

ENTER to select boot device

ESC to boot using defaults

3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.

4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from

Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:\>d:

D:\>


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Backing up the current BIOS

To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater

Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file.

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Filename Extension

The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for 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

PATH: A:\

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

DATE:

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.

Note

Saving BIOS:


Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29]

Current ROM

BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67

VER: 0401

DATE: 10/26/2010

PATH:

A:

A:\

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

DATE:

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

SABERP67.ROM 4194304 2010-10-26 17:30:48

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

4. Select Yes 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 prompt after updating BIOS.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to 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.


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Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Ensure that you install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

4.2 Support DVD information

The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the

ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

4.2.1 Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if

Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.

The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices.

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

The Make Disk menu contains items to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk.

The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.

Click the Contact tab to display the

ASUS contact information.

Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information

Click an item to install

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.


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 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 the manual list on the left.

2. The Manual folder of the support

DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.

3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages.

Double-click the language to show the software manual.

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The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models.

Chapter 4: Software support

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 file 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 several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

Installing AI Suite II

To install AI Suite II on your computer

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II .

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ®

Suite II icon appears in the Windows ® main menu bar.

operating system (OS). The AI

notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard

BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II.

Click to customize the interface settings

Click to show the system information

Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency

Click to select a utility

Click to update the motherboard BIOS

Shortcut to Thermal Radar

• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.

• The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user 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.


4.3.2 Audio configurations

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 giving users plug and play convenience.

® proprietary UAJ ®

(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and

Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ® came with the motherboard package.

Audio Driver from the support DVD that

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows

Set default device button

®

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Vista™

Minimize button

Exit button

Configuration option tabs

Device advanced settings

Connector settings

Control settings window

Analog and digital connector status

Information button

B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP

Configuration options

Control settings window

Exit button

Minimize button

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Information button

Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.


4.4 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the Intel

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5.

® P67 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations:


Windows ®




• Due to Windows only.

® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk

• If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a

RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.

4.4.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.

Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both

RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.


4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using

SATA HDDs. To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

3. Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].

4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.

Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at

RAID mode together.

4.4.4 Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility

To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:

1. Turn on the system.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032

Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options

5. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Devices:

Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu


The navigation 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 maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.

Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:



[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0

RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)

Disks: Select Disks

Strip Size: 128KB

Capacity: 0.0 GB

Sync: N/A

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

[ ↑↓ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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 create, and then press <Enter>.

4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done


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 <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. The following are typical values:

RAID 0: 128KB

RAID 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 and video editing.

7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning message appears:

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.

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Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:



[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes

[ HELP ]

Deleting a volume will 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 to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press

<Del>. The following warning message appears:

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):

3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.

Exiting the Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility

To exit the utility:

1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears:

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.


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4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.

• The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a

USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.

• Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows

floppy disk drive.

® XP limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 4.5.4 Using a USB

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:

1. Boot your computer.

2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.

3. Set the optical drive as the primary 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 <1> to create a RAID driver disk.

7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.

8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

®

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® :

1. Start Windows ® .

2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.

3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.

4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a

RAID driver disk.

5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.

6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.


4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

OS installation

To install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install thirdparty SCSI or RAID driver.

2. Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive.

3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.

4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

To install the RAID driver for Windows ® Vista or later OS:

1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver.

2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse .

3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID , and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding 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.


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4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive

Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation.

To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below:

1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID 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 , right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy , and then select Properties from the pop-up window.

The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors.

4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed.

5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem

.

6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file.


7. Use Notepad to open the file.

8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and

[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem

file.

9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor”

[HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”

[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “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.


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Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI

®

CrossFireX™ technology

The motherboard supports the ATI this section.

® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in

5.1.1 Requirements

• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI ® certified.

• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.

Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).

• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.

• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.

• Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list.

5.1.2 Before you begin

For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.

To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:

1. Close all current applications.

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.


5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but 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-graphics card installation.

3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.

5-2

CrossFireX bridge

(bundled with graphics cards)

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.

goldfingers

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

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 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 environment.

Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center

To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center:

1. Right-click on the Windows ® desktop and select

Catalyst(TM) Control Center . You can also right-click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center .

2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup

Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the

Catalyst Control Center Advanced

View window.

Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology

1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX >

Configure.

2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display

GPU.

3. Select Enable CrossFireX .

4. Click Apply , and then click OK to exit the window.

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5.2 NVIDIA

®

SLI™ technology

The motherboard supports the NVIDIA allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that

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 unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.

• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.

• Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list.

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

1. Prepare two SLI-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-graphics card installation.

3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.


4. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly 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.

SLI bridge

Goldfingers

5.2.3 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 NVIDIA ®

Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

SLI™ technology.

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 ® Vista™ operating system.

Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel

You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods.

A. Right click on the empty space of the Windows ® and select NVIDIA Control Panel .

desktop

The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5).


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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 .


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 Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply .


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Asus SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard User Manual

SABERTOOTH

P67

Contents

Contents

Contents

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

REACH

Safety information

Electrical safety

Operation safety

About this guide

How this guide is organized

Conventions used in this guide

Typography

SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary

SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary

SABERTOOTH P67 specifications summary

Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel

Processors

Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3

Intel

P67 Express Chipset

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support

Complete USB 3.0 Solution

Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

Front Panel USB 3.0 Support

1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

TUF Thermal Armor

TUF Thermal Radar

1.3.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

DIGI+ VRM

TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)

1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel

MemOK!

ESD Guards

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

AI Suite II

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

1.3.6 Other special features

Power eSATA on the Go

ErP Ready

Chapter 2

2.1 Before you proceed

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Layout contents

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.3 System memory

Recommended memory configurations

Memory configurations

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1800 MHz capability

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1066 MHz capability

2.2.4 Expansion slots

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

2.2.5 Jumper

2.2.6 Onboard switch

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs