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... 3-16 3.5.16 IOH Voltage 3-17 3.5.17 IOH PCIE Voltage 3-17 3.5.18 ICH Voltage 3-17 3.5.19 ICH PCIE Voltage 3-17 3.5.20 DRAM Bus Voltage 3-17 3.5.... CPU Clock Skew 3-18 3.5.26 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.5.27 IOH Clock Skew 3-18 3.5.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 Chipset 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard... 3.7 Power menu 3-26 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-26 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-26 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-26 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-26 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 ...
... 3-16 3.5.16 IOH Voltage 3-17 3.5.17 IOH PCIE Voltage 3-17 3.5.18 ICH Voltage 3-17 3.5.19 ICH PCIE Voltage 3-17 3.5.20 DRAM Bus Voltage 3-17 3.5.... CPU Clock Skew 3-18 3.5.26 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.5.27 IOH Clock Skew 3-18 3.5.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 Chipset 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard... 3.7 Power menu 3-26 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-26 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-26 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-26 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-26 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 ...
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... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD... OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD... OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
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.... 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. ix These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new...with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 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 ...
.... 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. ix These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new...with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 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 ...
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...-Retasking - P6X58D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to 6.4GT/s; DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3...
...-Retasking - P6X58D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to 6.4GT/s; DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3...
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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 (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1...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.
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 (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1...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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... your package with different models. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-1 Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x Optional Fan for water-cooling or passive-cooling only 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD • If any of...
... your package with different models. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-1 Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x Optional Fan for water-cooling or passive-cooling only 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD • If any of...
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...; i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Refer to page 2-10 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries...
...; i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Refer to page 2-10 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries...
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ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - DIMMs and ...DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec ...
ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - DIMMs and ...DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec ...
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...-8-8-8-24) 1.9 V 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) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.80 V KINGSTON...
...-8-8-8-24) 1.9 V 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) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.80 V KINGSTON...
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Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333...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 Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333...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 Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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...-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* VV VVV VVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV 8(1333-8-8-8-24) 1.8 VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (1066-8-8-8-20...VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-15 Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No.
...-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* VV VVV VVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV 8(1333-8-8-8-24) 1.8 VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (1066-8-8-8-20...VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-15 Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No.
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...the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIoS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel ...two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz...
...the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIoS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel ...two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz...
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... when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra...
... when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra...
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... opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the next page....your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to use . 4....
... opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the next page....your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to use . 4....
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... the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. x8 link) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, at x16 link) PCIe x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. x8 link) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, at x16 link) PCIe x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature ...NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If...
... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature ...NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If...
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... 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
... 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and ...) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2 and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black...
ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and ...) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2 and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black...
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... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...
... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...
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...not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 9. Find the proper orientation and push down...-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-35 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for... configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These ...
...not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 9. Find the proper orientation and push down...-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-35 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for... configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These ...