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... 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 Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration...
... 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 Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration...
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...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 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-15 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: ...
...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 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-15 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: ...
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... top concerns during computer upgrades. Refer to page 2-24 for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with.... Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. The purpose of a buttton to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. Doing so may bend the...
... top concerns during computer upgrades. Refer to page 2-24 for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with.... Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. The purpose of a buttton to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. Doing so may bend the...
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Use a...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Use a...
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..., press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues ...
..., press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues ...
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...can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...; Before creating a RAID 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 hot-plug and NCQ, set using these connectors. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 •...
...can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...; Before creating a RAID 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 hot-plug and NCQ, set using these connectors. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 •...
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... the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard...
... the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard...
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... motherboard. ASUS Update: Updates... in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate BIOS ... a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file ...need to boot. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS... of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS... or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current...
... motherboard. ASUS Update: Updates... in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate BIOS ... a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file ...need to boot. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS... of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS... or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current...
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... requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. 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. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this...
... requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. 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. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this...
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.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Click Next. 4. Click Next. The...
.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Click Next. 4. Click Next. The...
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... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for the ... may differ from one screen to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 You cannot select an item that is user-configurable,...
... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for the ... may differ from one screen to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 You cannot select an item that is user-configurable,...
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... next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15...[Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as...
... next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15...[Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as...
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..., choose this option, a confirmation appears. Press to load default values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-37 Select Ok to save the changes that you to the Setup program. If you to load...
..., choose this option, a confirmation appears. Press to load default values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-37 Select Ok to save the changes that you to the Setup program. If you to load...
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...item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The ... BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. ... motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1
...item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The ... BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. ... motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1
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... from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive...
... from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive...
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... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. If you to ...restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx....
... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. If you to ...restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx....
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... CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter...noise caused by double- The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support clicking the AI Suite tray ...
... CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter...noise caused by double- The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support clicking the AI Suite tray ...
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...customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See...Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • Set the...
...customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See...Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • Set the...
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...also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to...the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings...
...also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to...the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings...
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...This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be calculated and written. RAID 10 is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as a single drive but at a sustained... difference RAID function. With the RAID 10 configuration you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...
...This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be calculated and written. RAID 10 is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as a single drive but at a sustained... difference RAID function. With the RAID 10 configuration you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...