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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...
... (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...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...
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...details. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it in different geographic regions and your DIY experience that speeds up and simplifies... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without ...
...details. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it in different geographic regions and your DIY experience that speeds up and simplifies... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without ...
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...chip. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclocking failure. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 ASUS...
...chip. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclocking failure. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 ASUS...
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... information Turn on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard... motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table...
... information Turn on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard... motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table...
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Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. USB 2.0 ports...
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. USB 2.0 ports...
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... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. 7.
... Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. 7.
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...to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off the computer... a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on . System power 6. If...
...to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off the computer... a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on . System power 6. If...
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... the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on...
... the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.... 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Select...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.... 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Select...
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...click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click ... 3. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Locate the BIOS file from the ...
...click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click ... 3. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Locate the BIOS file from the ...
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...drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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... system boot failure! Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Insert the USB flash...
...drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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... system boot failure! Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Insert the USB flash...
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...updating process and power on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure...
...updating process and power on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure...
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...Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25... system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus...
...Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25... system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [.... To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [.... To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
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...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. There is installed in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [...
...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. There is installed in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [...
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... drives as [IDE] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced...
... drives as [IDE] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced...
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...Allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0216 Build Date: 10/16/09 MVL9123 FW Version: 01001014 Processor Type Speed : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-11 It appears only when you an overview ...AHCI mode need to the system. [Not Installed] Selects this option if no SATA devices are installed. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning ...
...Allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0216 Build Date: 10/16/09 MVL9123 FW Version: 01001014 Processor Type Speed : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-11 It appears only when you an overview ...AHCI mode need to the system. [Not Installed] Selects this option if no SATA devices are installed. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning ...
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...Load-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 +- The configuration options for this item to set overclocking parameters....menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech...
...Load-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 +- The configuration options for this item to set overclocking parameters....menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech...
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...to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and...Frequency item settings. 3.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency to set the PCI Express frequency. 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to enhance the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Configuration options:...
...to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and...Frequency item settings. 3.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency to set the PCI Express frequency. 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to enhance the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Configuration options:...