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Motherboard P6X58D Premium
Motherboard P6X58D Premium
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...guide...ix P6X58D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ...expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-23 iii
...guide...ix P6X58D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ...expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-23 iii
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... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a particular installation. This symbol of Communications. These limits are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is required to enable proper reuse of electronic products. vii DO NOT throw ...
... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a particular installation. This symbol of Communications. These limits are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is required to enable proper reuse of electronic products. vii DO NOT throw ...
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...Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety •...
...Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety •...
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...descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Refer ...
...descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Refer ...
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... hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 1 x ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your package with different models...
... hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Chapter 1 1 x ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your package with different models...
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...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Refer to page 2-5 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium...you the multi-GPU choice of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. It also supports up to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. The motherboard features a dedicated graphics engine on the most powerful and energy ...
...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Refer to page 2-5 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium...you the multi-GPU choice of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. It also supports up to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. The motherboard features a dedicated graphics engine on the most powerful and energy ...
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...not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is able to date. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . The ...ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 16+2 phase VRM design is the fastest memory booting solution today. With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. is brought to the ASUS motherboards...
...not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is able to date. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . The ...ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 16+2 phase VRM design is the fastest memory booting solution today. With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. is brought to the ASUS motherboards...
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... effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by up and simplifies the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. Chapter 1 Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3+ Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively...
... effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by up and simplifies the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. Chapter 1 Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler-Stack Cool 3+ Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively...
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...best O.C. This easy OC tool allows you to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your favorite settings. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the ...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
...best O.C. This easy OC tool allows you to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your favorite settings. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the ...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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...it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install ...
...it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1366... socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP ...
...ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1366... socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP ...
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...heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU ... 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and...
...heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU ... 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and...
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... forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-9 3. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise...
... forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-9 3. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise...
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Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (triple-channel operation): DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A1 ...
Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (triple-channel operation): DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A1 ...
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... the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value....configuration. For effective use a 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 Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. Chapter 2 2.4.2...
... the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value....configuration. For effective use a 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 Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. Chapter 2 2.4.2...
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... V Team BoxP/N:TXD34096M1866HC7DC-L (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B*...2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS...
... V Team BoxP/N:TXD34096M1866HC7DC-L (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B*...2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS...
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... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
