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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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... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure...
... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure...
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xiv 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...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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...
xiv 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...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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...
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... to use software package. 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...back IO ports, where it provides options for details. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This unique module eliminates the trouble ... of connecting the system panel cables one simple to update the BIOS without having to date.
... to use software package. 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...back IO ports, where it provides options for details. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This unique module eliminates the trouble ... of connecting the system panel cables one simple to update the BIOS without having to date.
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...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed ...blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 If the test fails, the system reboots and test...
...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed ...blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 If the test fails, the system reboots and test...
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... to provide enhancements on these utilities. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the following utilities allow you need to ensure...
... to provide enhancements on these utilities. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the following utilities allow you need to ensure...
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... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 the Exit...
... the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 the Exit...
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... prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 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...
... prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 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...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-5
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-5
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... , a confirmation message appears. When you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 PATH: A:\ A: Note [...Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the left/right...
... , a confirmation message appears. When you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 PATH: A:\ A: Note [...Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the left/right...
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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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... Backup function. Update To EZ Backup [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. Port 0/1 [XXXXX] While entering BIOS setup, BIOS automatically detects the... connected IDE/SATA devices. 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. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item allows you to use Super Speed function. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO...
... Backup function. Update To EZ Backup [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. Port 0/1 [XXXXX] While entering BIOS setup, BIOS automatically detects the... connected IDE/SATA devices. 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. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item allows you to use Super Speed function. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO...
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...ASUS P6X58-E PRO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the icon to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS... II. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings 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 the Auto Tuning Mode...
...ASUS P6X58-E PRO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the icon to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS... II. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings 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 the Auto Tuning Mode...