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... (system panel 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
... (system panel 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
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P6X58-E PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue) 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) ...(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv Button 1 x TPU switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm...
P6X58-E PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue) 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) ...(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv Button 1 x TPU switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm...
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... without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The built-in -one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The Heat Pipe design... via Bluetooth. All of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to page 2-23 for users to update the BIOS without having to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself.
... without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The built-in -one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The Heat Pipe design... via Bluetooth. All of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to page 2-23 for users to update the BIOS without having to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself.
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK!... will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK!... will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
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...;�s�in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of...
...;�s�in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of...
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...; desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
...; desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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... onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 3. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. P6X58-E-PRO.ROM ASUS P6X58-E PRO P6X58-E-PRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
... onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 3. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. P6X58-E-PRO.ROM ASUS P6X58-E PRO P6X58-E-PRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
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... • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ... updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS ...
... • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ... updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS ...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system...
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... Configuration Tools Exit Press ENTER to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... Configuration Tools Exit Press ENTER to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.3 AI NET... 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power...
...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.3 AI NET... 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power...
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...(white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Port 0/1 [XXXXX] While entering BIOS setup, BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE/SATA devices. 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Group: ...Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors as normal SATA connectors. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO...
...(white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Port 0/1 [XXXXX] While entering BIOS setup, BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE/SATA devices. 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Group: ...Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors as normal SATA connectors. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO...
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... with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Installing AI...
... with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Installing AI...