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... (system panel 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 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 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage...
... (system panel 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 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 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage...
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...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how 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 install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ ...
...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how 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 install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ ...
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xiii x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (...Reset 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 in.
xiii x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (...Reset 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 in.
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...Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with ease. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. With these ...experience that speeds up your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up and simplifies the DIY process! Chapter 1 Up ...
...Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with ease. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. With these ...experience that speeds up your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up and simplifies the DIY process! Chapter 1 Up ...
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; This easy OC tool allows you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the freedom to share and distribute your choice from a USB flash disk ...
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; This easy OC tool allows you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the freedom to share and distribute your choice from a USB flash disk ...
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.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the... ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • Pressing the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs...
.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the... ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • Pressing the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs...
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... motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy...
... motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy...
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... update the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
... update the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
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... utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow...
... utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow...
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... is found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM VER: 0216 DATE: 10/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
... is found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM VER: 0216 DATE: 10/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 The system requires you press to load...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 The system requires you press to load...
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... [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-33 Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Use the...
... [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-33 Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Use the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Press to load the file. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-35 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Press to load the file. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-35 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current...