ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 User Manual

SABERTOOTH P67

Motherboard

E6150

First Edition (V1) December 2010

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

Notices .......................................................................................................................

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

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

SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary ............................................................ x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions ..........................................

1.3.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel .................................................

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................

1.3.6 Other special features .................................................................

....................................................................................... 1-1

.......................................................................................... 1-2

........................................................................ 1-2

.................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

2.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

2.2.1 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................

2.2.4 Expansion slots .........................................................................

2.2.5 Jumper ......................................................................................

2.2.6 Onboard switch .........................................................................

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

2.2.8 Internal connectors

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............

2.3.2 CPU installation

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................

2.3.4 DIMM installation

2.3.5

2.3.6

2.3.7

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................

2.3.9 Expension Card installation

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

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

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

.................................................................... 2-15

......................................................................... 2-25

....................................................................... 2-29

....................................................... 2-35

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1-4

1-5

2-2

2-4

2-5

2-10

2-12

2-13

2-14

2-24

2-27

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

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ....................................................................

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.2 System Agent Conguration

3.5.3 PCH Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.4 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3.8 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3.8.1 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3.10 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .............................................................

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................

...................................................................................... 3-2

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

................................................................... 3-30

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2-37

2-40

3-1

3-3

3-5

3-7

3-13

3-14

3-16

3-18

3-19

3-22

3-23

3-26

3-27

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3-29

3-30

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Chapter 4: Software support

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

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

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Contents

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

4.3.1 AI Suite II

4.3.2 Audio congurations

4.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................................

4.4.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................

4.4.4 Intel

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ...................................................

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

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

5.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

5.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI

5.2 NVIDIA

SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................

5.2.3 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA

..................................................................................... 4-3

.................................................................... 4-4

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

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

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

OS installation ...... 4-11

CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

SLI™ technology ..................................... 5-5

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5-1

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5-4

5-5

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 modications 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

• 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 congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and

NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to nd 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 yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press 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>

SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /

Chipset Intel® P67 Express Chipset

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

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

Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology

Storage Intel® P67 Express Chipset

LAN Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller – Dual interconnect between

Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

Core™ i3 Processors

Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

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

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

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (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 (Qualied Vendors Lists)

3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

- 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)

the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)

- 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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SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary

IEEE 1394 VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

USB 2 x NEC® USB 3.0 controllers

Exclusive TUF features “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

Other special features Front Panel USB 3.0 support

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

(one at midboard, one at back panel)

- 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)

- TUF Thermal Armor

- TUF Thermal Radar

“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design

- TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certied

by military-standard)

- E.S.P.: Efcient Switching Power Design

“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel

- ESD Guards

- MemOK!

- Anti Surge

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 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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SABERTOOTH P67 specications summary

Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports

BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

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

Support DVD contents Drivers

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

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

(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

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Five-year warranty

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.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67

motherboard

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

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

User guide Support DVD

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

Chapter 1

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1

1 x TUF Certication 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 specications may

vary with different models.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in 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 efcient 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 congurations 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.

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1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

TUF Thermal Armor

The TUF Thermal Armor is the world’s rst ever thermal design for the entire motherboard,

not just for select critical areas. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by connected cards and components, keeping temps down. With its 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 airow 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 efciency, 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 exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efciency.

Chapter 1

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

Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust TUF chokes,

solid capacitors, and MOSFETs – certied 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.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3

1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel

MemOK!

Chapter 1

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 exible 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.

1-4 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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility. Refer to page 3-33 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and 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 congure 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 efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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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.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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Refer to

2.2.8 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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and

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

for more

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-21

2. CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin ASST_FAN)

3. LGA1155 CPU socket

4. DDR3 DIMM slots

5. MemOK! switch

6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

7. Marvell

Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])

8. Intel

P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown])

9. Intel

P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [black])

10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

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

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

13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)

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

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

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

17. 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.

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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 congurations

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Memory congurations

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

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• 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 conguration. 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 frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

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SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

* 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.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55~1.75 • • •

CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • • •

GEIL GE34GB1600C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • •

KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - - • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1600LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9-B 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333C4G9-B 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEJSBG 9 - • • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

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ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • • •

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron D9LGQ - - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - - • • •

MICRON MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron D9LGK - - • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR13334GK 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 6-6-6 1.75 • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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Vendors Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • •

GEIL GG34GB1066C8DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 8-8-8-20 1.3 • • •

Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2GB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5 • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM:

•

Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

conguration.

Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown

2 DIMMs:

We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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 conguration.

• 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.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

We suggest that

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2.2.4 Expansion slots

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Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

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

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot

5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode)

6 PCI slot 1

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

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PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

x16 (Recommend for single VGA)

x8 x8

N/A

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

• In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient 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

conguration

U3 Mode

X1 Mode

* Refer to page 3-20 for details.

PCI Express sharing mode

PCIe 2.0 x1_2 USB3_34

N/A Enabled

x1 Disabled

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1

PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_2/USB3.0_2 – shared – – – – – – PCIE x1_3 – – shared – – – – – Intel LAN – shared – – – – – – USB 2.0 Controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 – – – – – – – shared USB 3.0_1 shared – – – – – – – Marvell 9120 – – shared – – – – JMB ATA Controller – – shared – – – – 1394 Controller – shared – – – – – – HD Audio – – – – – shared – PCI slot 1 – – shared – – – – –

– – – – shared – – –

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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

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

for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

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.

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2.2.6 Onboard switch

The onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-

case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

MemOK! switch

Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause 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.

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• Refer to section

• 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 (Qualied 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.

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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

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.

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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

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67

chipset.

•

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 Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Refer to section

•

You must install 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 Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions.

3.5.4 SATA Conguration

4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

SATA Mode

in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

for details.

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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

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P67

chipset.

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•

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Refer to section

•

3.5.4 SATA Conguration

4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

SATA Mode

in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

for details.

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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® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the to [Enabled]. Refer to section

Marvell Storage Controller

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

item in the BIOS

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.

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The COM module is purchased separately.

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5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0

specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel

cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.

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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 specication that supports up to

48 MBps connection speed.

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) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

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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.

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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.

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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow 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.

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10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set

the

Front Panel Type

front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to connector is set to

item in the BIOS setup to

[HD]

if you want to connect an AC'97

[HD];

. By default, this

[AC97]

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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

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• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a

minimum power of 350 W.

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

will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring 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

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

PSU Suggested List

AcBel PC7030 Gigabyte P610A-C1 AcBel API5PC36 GoldenField ATX-S398 AcBel PC6018 GoldenField ATX-S550 AMA AA1200U-C GreatWall BTX-600SE AMA AA1000U-C HECHUAN ST-ATX330 Antec SG-850 Huntkey R85 Antec EA-380 Huntkey 磐石500 ASUS P-50GA I-cute AP-600S ASUS P-55GA In-Win COMMANDER-IRP-COM1500 ASUS U-65GA OCZ 1000PXS ASUS U-75HA OCZ 780MXS Be quiet BN073 SAMA YUHUI-350P Be quiet BN077 Seasonic SS-500GB Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Seasonic SS-850EM Bubalus PE600WJD Seasonic SS-900HP CoolerMaster RS-650 Seventeam ST-420BKP CoolerMaster RS-750 Seventeam ST-522HLP CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA SHARKOON SHA-R600M CoolerMaster RS-C50-EMBA-D2 Silverstone SST-ST50EF Coolive AP-350F Silverstone SST-ST85F Corsair CMPSU-550VX Silverstone ST1000 Corsair CMPSU-620HX Snake PSH500V Corsair CMPSU-750TX Snake PSH850V CWT PSH650V-D Snake PMW-350WL CWT PSH750V-D Tagan TG1100-U33 Delta GPS-550AB Tagan BZII1200 EnerMAX EPG600AWT Thermaltake W0133RU EnerMAX EGX1000EWL Thermaltake W0133RE EnerMAX EIN720AWT TOPower TOP-500P5 FSP ATX-300PNR Zalman ZM600-HP Gigabyte M550A-D1 Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1)

http://support.asus.

for details.

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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 ashes 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 Philips (cross) screwdriver

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PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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2.3.2 CPU installation

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

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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

3 4

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.3.4 DIMM installation

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To remove a DIMM

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2.3.5 Motherboard installation

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The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

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

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2.3.6 ATX Power connection

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OR OR

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2.3.7 SATA device connection

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

To install ASUS Q-Connector

1 2

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To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector

AAFP

USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0

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2.3.9 Expension Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

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2.3.10 Rear panel connection

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Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. External SATA port

2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port

3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. Power External SATA port

4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. IEEE 1394a port

5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

6. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 12. Audio I/O ports**

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

• 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 JMB36X Controller Driver

Onboard Devices Conguration

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item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the

from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section

for details.

JMicron

3.5.6

* LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

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Connect to Headphone and Mic

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Connect to Stereo Speakers

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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge 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

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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 Description

One short beep VGA 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

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected

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.

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal

circumstances, the default BIOS 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 modication. 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 rst 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.

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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

Monday [11/1/2010]

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

CPU

MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A

System Performance

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Performance Energy Saving

Boot Priority

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

Selects the boot device priority

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

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

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

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BIOS Version : 0401 Build Date : 10/26/2010

CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz

Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz)

+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN N/A

Quiet

Normal

Boot Menu(F8)

Power Saving mode

Clicks to display all fan

speeds if available

Exit/Advanced Mode

English

Default(F5)

Loads optimized default

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Selects the boot device priority

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

Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

• The system.

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3.2.2 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.

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

Back button

Menu items

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

VIA 1394 Enabled

Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode

Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled

JMB Storage Controller Enabled

JMB Storage OPROM Enabled

Display OptionRom in POST Enabled

Realtek LAN Enabled

Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled

Intel LAN Enabled

Intel PXE OPROM Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Ai Tweaker

Submenu item

Menu bar

JMB Storage OPROM

Disabled Enabled

Pop-up window

Conguration elds

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll bar

General help

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

Navigation keys

Exit

Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

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

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Ai 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 conguration

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 t 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

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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.

Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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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

Main

BIOS Version 0401 x64 Build Date 10/26/2010 EC Version MBECE-0015 ME Version 7.0.0.1135

CPU Information

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz

Memory Information Total Memory 512 MB

Speed 1066 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Mon 10/11/2010] System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

Security

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\

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 Not Installed User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password User Password

Ai Tweaker

Security >

Advanced Monitor 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/conrm the

password.

Exit

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• 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.

Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default

• The

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 elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the <Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator

password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm 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.

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To set a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

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

User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

To change a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the <Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

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

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User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

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

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 3400MHz

Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

DIGI+ VRM

Load-line Calibration Auto

VRM Frequency Auto

VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled

Phase Control Standard

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

Duty Control T.Probe

CPU Currrent Capability 100%

CPU Voltage 1.224V Offset Mode

Offset Mode Sign +

CPU Offset Voltage Auto

DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto

VCCSA Voltage 0.925V Auto

VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto

CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto

PCH Voltage 0.975V Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum Auto

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

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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 conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

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 Prole [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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Prole #1] [Prole #2]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the

BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.

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(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.

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

DIMM on each memory channel.

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.

Conguration 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.

Conguration 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.

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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

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 specic

[Disabled] Disables this function.

core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.

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]

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

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

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

Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto]

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

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 dened 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).

Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU speciation.

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VRM Frequency [Auto]

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

[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item.

[Manual] 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 xed 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 efciency

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

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[Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.

[Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode.

[Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment.

Manual Adjustment [Medium]

This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment].

Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]

Duty Control [T.Probe]

[T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance.

[C.Probe] 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.

Conguration 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 xed 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 xed 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.

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.

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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.

• 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 Yellow Pink Red

CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V–1.22V 1.225V–1.280V 1.285V–1.335V 1.340V–1.990V

CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V–0.060V 0.065V–0.120V 0.125V–0.175V 0.180V–0.635V

DRAM Voltage

VCCSA Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

PCH Voltage

1.20000V–

1.57500V

0.80000V–

0.96875V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

1.20000V–

1.88750V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

1.58125V–

1.65000V

0.97500V–

1.01250V

1.10625V–

1.15000V

1.89375V–

1.97500V

1.11000V–

1.15000V

1.65625V–

1.72500V

1.01875V–

1.06250V

1.15625V–

1.20625V

1.98125V–

2.06875V

1.16000V–

1.20000V

1.73125V–

2.20000V

1.06875V–

1.70000V

1.21250V–

1.70000V

2.07500V–

2.20000V

1.21000V–

1.70000V

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic conguration.

[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

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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 eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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> CPU Conguration

> System Agent Conguration

> PCH Conguration

> SATA Conguration

> USB Conguration

> Onboard Devices Conguration

> APM

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

CPU Conguration Parameters

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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3.5.1 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

CPU Conguration

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

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 3100 MHz

Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision 6 L1 Cache 256 KB L2 Cache 1024 KB L3 Cache 6144 KB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Ratio Range 16-31 CPU Current Ratio 31

CPU Ratio Auto

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

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Scroll down to display the following items:

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled

Turbo Mode Enabled

CPU C1E Enabled

CPU C3 Report Enabled

CPU C6 Report Enabled

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Allows User can manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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.

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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] Two threads per activated core are enabled.

[Disabled] 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.

Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag 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.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] 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] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

condition.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU C1E [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to

enable the Enhanced Halt State.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.

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3.5.2 System Agent Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ System Agent Conguration >

System Agent Conguration

Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]

3.5.3 PCH Conguration

Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >

PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer Enabled

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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3.5.4 SATA Conguration

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

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EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer.

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode AHCI Mode

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

SATA 6G_1 (Brown) Not Present

SATA 6G_2 (Brown) Not Present

SATA 3G_3 (Black) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI

SATA 3G_4 (Black) Not Present

SATA 3G_5 (Black) Not Present

SATA 3G_6 (Black) Not Present

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

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

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SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.

[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.

[RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID conguration 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] Disables the SATA function.

[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] Disables the SATA function.

[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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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3.5.5 USB Conguration

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

Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >

USB Conguration

USB Devices: 1 Mouse

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled

EHCI Hand-off Disabled

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

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

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

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Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

[Disabled] Disables the function.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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Advanced Monitor 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.

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

(OS).

Exit

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the function.

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feature.

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

SPDIF Out Type SPDIF

Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled

VIA 1394 Controller Enabled

PCI Express x1_2 Slot Conguration [U3 Mode] U3 Mode

Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode

Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled

JMB Storage Controller Enabled

JMB Storage OPROM Enabled

Display OptionRom in POST Enabled

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

Intel LAN Controller Enabled

Intel PXE OPROM Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.

[Disabled] 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 high-

denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.

[AC97] 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.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

PCI Express X16_2 Slot Conguration [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.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

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

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

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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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

internally optimize the order of commands.

JMB Storage Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMB storage controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller.

[Disabled] Disables the 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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.

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).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.

Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

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3.5.7 APM

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ APM >

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled

Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled

Power On By PCI Disabled

Power On By PCIE Disabled

Power On By Ring Disabled

Power On By RTC Disabled

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

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

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

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

[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

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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 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

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

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

before the AC power loss.

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.

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3.6 Monitor menu

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

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CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF

MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF

CPU Fan Speed 1820 RPM

Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A

Power Fan Speed N/A

Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A

Assistant Fan Speed N/A

CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

CPU Fan Prole Standard

Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

Chassis Fan Prole Standard

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

CPU Voltage +1.184 V

3.3V Voltage +3.312 V

5V Voltage +5.080 V

12V Voltage +12.192 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled

CPU Temperature

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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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 eld 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.

Conguration 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

[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.

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the CPU temperature.

The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole 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.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

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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 Prole 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.7 Boot menu

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

Bootup NumLock State On

Full Screen Logo Enabled

Option ROM Messages Force BIOS

Setup Mode EZ Mode

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 P3: xxxxxxx

Boot Option #2 P4: xxxxxxx

Boot Override

> P5: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> P6: xxxxxxxxxxxx

> Hard Drive BBS Priorities

> CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

Bootup NumLock State [On]

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

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

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select the keyboard NumLock state

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Exit

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

[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party

sequence.

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

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

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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 congure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

> ASUS EZ Flash Utility

> ASUS O.C. Prole

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Be used to update BIOS

Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message

appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to

conrm 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. Prole

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

Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole >

O.C. Prole Conguration

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

Setup Prole1 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole2 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole3 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole4 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole5 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole6 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole7 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole8 Status : Not Installed

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

Save to Prole 1

Load from Prole 1

Save to Prole

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

Load from Prole

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Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole

number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Save BIOS settings to Prole

The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.

• 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 le only coming from the same memory/CPU conguration and BIOS version.

Exit

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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 lesystem 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 conrmation window appears.

Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished 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 conrmation 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 conrmation 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 lesystem device

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the available lesystem 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.

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

ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

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

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or

a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the

motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

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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 le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Save the current BIOS le

• View the BIOS version information

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

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash 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.

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.

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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 trafc.

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.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

Update BIOS from le, and then click Next.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

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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.

• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.

• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.

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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

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

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75

Flash Info

MODEL: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010

fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 10/27/10 10:23p 4194304 SABERP67.ROM fs1:\

File Infor

MODEL: VER: DATE:

Help Info

Tool menu to select

Exit

[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 eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info eld.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

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3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the

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

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

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1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive containing the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le 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.

• This function can support devices such as a USB ash 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.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.

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

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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 le 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 ash drive in FAT32/16 format and

single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.

• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.

• Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy 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 ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the

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

BIOS

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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 ash 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 le using the BIOS Updater

Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the le.

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

D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Filename Extension

The [lename] is any user-assigned lename with no more than eight alphanumeric

characters for the lename 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]

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Current ROM

BOARD: SABERTOOTH P67 VER: 0401 DATE: 10/26/2010

PATH: A:\

BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.

Note

Saving BIOS:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

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:\

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

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

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm 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 le if you have

disconnected them.

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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 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.

XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before

The Drivers menu shows the available

device drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Install the necessary

menu shows the

applications and

other software that

the motherboard

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drivers to use the devices.

The Utilities

supports.

Click an item

to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

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

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4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals.

The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®

Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the les.

1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left.

2. The 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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Manual folder of the support

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

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4.3 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software

application for more information.

4.3.1 AI Suite II

AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates 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

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar.

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.

AI Suite II.

Click to customize

Click to show the system information

Click to update the motherboard BIOS

Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency

Click to select a utility

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 conguration.

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the interface settings

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4.3.2 Audio congurations

The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.

Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that

came with the motherboard package.

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will nd

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® Vista™

Set default device

button

Conguration

option tabs

Control

settings

window

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Minimize

button

Exit button

Device advanced settings

Connector settings

Analog and digital connector status

Information button

B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP

Conguration

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 conguration.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions

1.3.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design

1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

1.3.6 Other special features

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.3 System memory

2.2.4 Expansion slots

2.2.5 Jumper

2.2.6 Onboard switch

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

2.2.8 Internal connectors

2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

2.3.2 CPU installation

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

2.3.4 DIMM installation

2.3.5 Motherboard installation

2.3.6 ATX Power connection

2.3.7 SATA device connection

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

2.3.9 Expension Card installation

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

2.5 Turning off the computer

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

3.2 BIOS setup program

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

3.3 Main menu

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

3.5 Advanced menu

3.5.7 APM

3.6 Monitor menu

3.7 Boot menu

3.8 Tools menu

3.9 Exit menu

3.10 Updating BIOS

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system

4.2 Support DVD information

4.2.1 Running the support DVD

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

4.3 Software information

4.3.1 AI Suite II