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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-13...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-13...
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... durability even under extreme conditions. TPU Unleash your performance with 7 special functions that can increase overclocking range and maximize performance through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to...with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of up and running in diverse situations. DIGI+ VRM digital power design with no more. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting ...
... durability even under extreme conditions. TPU Unleash your performance with 7 special functions that can increase overclocking range and maximize performance through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. EPU Tap into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to...with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of up and running in diverse situations. DIGI+ VRM digital power design with no more. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting ...
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...in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between ...without having to short the pins! The purpose of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without using a bootable floppy disk or an...
...in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between ...without having to short the pins! The purpose of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without using a bootable floppy disk or an...
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...excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2.4.2 ...
...excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2.4.2 ...
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...two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules ...7 SS MICRON D9KPT 7 DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 DS MICRON D9KPT 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Chapter 2 P6X58-E PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -
...two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from the slots for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules ...7 SS MICRON D9KPT 7 DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 DS MICRON D9KPT 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Chapter 2 P6X58-E PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -
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.... 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. This is...
.... 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. This is...
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... after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will automatically optimize the system for the exact...
... after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will automatically optimize the system for the exact...
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... reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • Pressing the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
... reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • Pressing the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
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... BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to boot. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard..., compatibility, or performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 Refer to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on...
... BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to boot. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard..., compatibility, or performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 Refer to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Vcore Power Phase DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ..., Inc. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
... Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Vcore Power Phase DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ..., Inc. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
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... select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. To obtain the best performance of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Use and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The CPU...Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-13 Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this function. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. DRAM O.C. Disables this item to work in high frequency. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
... select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. To obtain the best performance of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Use and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The CPU...Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-13 Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this function. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. DRAM O.C. Disables this item to work in high frequency. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
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... Express frequency. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU Uncore frequency to adjust the value. 3.5.5 [Enabled] [Disabled] Vcore Power Phase...
... Express frequency. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU Uncore frequency to adjust the value. 3.5.5 [Enabled] [Disabled] Vcore Power Phase...
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Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS ...Improves the CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Manages to 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM for extreme overclocking. Follows the Intel specifications. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 Duty Control [T.Probe] [Extreme] [T.Probe] Unleashes the power system to push the limit for details. 3.5.26 [Auto] [Disabled...
Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS ...Improves the CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Manages to 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM for extreme overclocking. Follows the Intel specifications. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 Duty Control [T.Probe] [Extreme] [T.Probe] Unleashes the power system to push the limit for details. 3.5.26 [Auto] [Disabled...
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...32 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-19 Configuration options: [100%] [125%] [150%] 3.5.28 VRM ...Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may need to adjust the IOH...
...32 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-19 Configuration options: [100%] [125%] [150%] 3.5.28 VRM ...Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may need to adjust the IOH...
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... and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification...
... and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification...
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4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS...AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ...
4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS...AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ...
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After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click Start to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. 2. Click OK to perform auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. 1.
After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click Start to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. 2. Click OK to perform auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. 1.