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... wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter ...
... wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B...Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 For more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the following: - DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are ...
... per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B...Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 For more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of the following: - DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are ...
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...may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 See page 3-22 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device ...with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard...
...may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 See page 3-22 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device ...with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard...
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... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement,...8226; We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 2 • The DRAM_LED also lights ...
... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement,...8226; We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 2 • The DRAM_LED also lights ...
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... details. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support...
... details. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support...
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...these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS...in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Refer to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...
...these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS...in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. Refer to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...
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...Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this item to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters...
...Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this item to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters...
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... The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to adjust the ratio. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The valid value ranges vary according to your memory to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys... items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance. Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set...
... The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to adjust the ratio. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The valid value ranges vary according to your memory to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys... items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance. Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set...
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...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to your computer. Chapter 4: Chapter... 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 Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in...
...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to your computer. Chapter 4: Chapter... 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 Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in...
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... of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in different languages. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software...
... of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in different languages. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software...
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...PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating... Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the...
...PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating... Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the...
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...® notification area. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch each utility ...button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Click to...
...® notification area. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch each utility ...button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Click to...
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...properties to the software manual in real-time. ...• Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will appear, asking... choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. ASUS EPU provides you with...ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. You can also configure advanced settings for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
...properties to the software manual in real-time. ...• Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will appear, asking... choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. ASUS EPU provides you with...ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. You can also configure advanced settings for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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...easily overclock without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. ... • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more...
...easily overclock without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. ... • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more...
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...down to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Refer to http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. See chapter 3 for better performance. Within a ...manual in utility, you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your computer, you will be at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on your pictures. 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is recommended for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to motherboard...
...down to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Refer to http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. See chapter 3 for better performance. Within a ...manual in utility, you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your computer, you will be at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on your pictures. 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is recommended for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to motherboard...
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The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics...
The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics...
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Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Align and firmly insert the two ...in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-3 Ensure that...
Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Align and firmly insert the two ...in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-3 Ensure that...
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... that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. SLI bridge Goldfingers ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready ...graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more ...
... that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. SLI bridge Goldfingers ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready ...graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more ...
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... Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to... Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots....
... Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to... Chapter 2 in place. 5. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots....