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... 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 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
... 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 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
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...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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in . P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O... Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!
...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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in . P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O... Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!
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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove ...card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Ensure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for ...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove ...card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Ensure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for ...
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... the submenu. This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to set the SATA Configuration item to [Enhanced...
... the submenu. This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to set the SATA Configuration item to [Enhanced...
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Marvell LAN1/LAN2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Marvell LAN1/LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to HDMI Output for HDMI audio output. [SPDIF Output] Sets to [SPDIF Output] for...to use SPDIF signal from the SPDIF_Out header, you want the SATA hard disk drives to high definition audio. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to ...
Marvell LAN1/LAN2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Marvell LAN1/LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to HDMI Output for HDMI audio output. [SPDIF Output] Sets to [SPDIF Output] for...to use SPDIF signal from the SPDIF_Out header, you want the SATA hard disk drives to high definition audio. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to ...
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... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The Make Disk...an item to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1
... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The Make Disk...an item to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1
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... Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 Doubleclick on the taskbar. 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also includes...
... Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 Doubleclick on the taskbar. 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also includes...
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...identical hard disk drives. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. For example...is required for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for ...
...identical hard disk drives. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. For example...is required for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for ...
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... floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID...3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-15 When the Make Disk menu appears, press or to complete the process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow ...
... floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID...3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-15 When the Make Disk menu appears, press or to complete the process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow ...
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...to install, ensure that you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel...(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R...
...to install, ensure that you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel...(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R...
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...xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-17 Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the... RAID driver. 2. Click Details tab. Select Device Manager. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during...
...xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-17 Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the... RAID driver. 2. Click Details tab. Select Device Manager. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during...
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..., select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your graphics...
..., select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your graphics...
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...technology is currently supported by Windows® Vista™ only. 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Click Go to ...continue to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The Catalyst Control...
...technology is currently supported by Windows® Vista™ only. 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Click Go to ...continue to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The Catalyst Control...
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... 2-35 for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. ...• The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ ...
... 2-35 for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. ...• The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ ...
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...PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in NVIDIA® Control Panel under Windows® Vista™. Right click on page 5-11). ASUS P6X58D Premium... 5-9 The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by the following two methods: A. B1. If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the device drivers. • Ensure that came with your graphics...
...PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in NVIDIA® Control Panel under Windows® Vista™. Right click on page 5-11). ASUS P6X58D Premium... 5-9 The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by the following two methods: A. B1. If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the device drivers. • Ensure that came with your graphics...