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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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...chipset fan does. Worry no time. MemOK! Refer to pages 3-34 and 4-8 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive ...innovative heat pipe design on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by detecting current PC loadings ...
...chipset fan does. Worry no time. MemOK! Refer to pages 3-34 and 4-8 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive ...innovative heat pipe design on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by detecting current PC loadings ...
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...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any ...for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always ...
...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any ...for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always ...
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... off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear 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. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
... off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear 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. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
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...NCQ, 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. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before ...a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ...
...NCQ, 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. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before ...a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 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 [AHCI Mode...
... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 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 [AHCI Mode...
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... The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage ... ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restore the BIOS 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...
... The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage ... ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restore the BIOS 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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.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility...
.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility...
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... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file:... menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avail all its features. 3. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file:... menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avail all its features. 3. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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...the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen are items that item. 3.3.8 Scroll... bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change...
...the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen are items that item. 3.3.8 Scroll... bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change...
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... case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Sets to [No] 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 ... settings. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset ...
... case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Sets to [No] 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 ... settings. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset ...
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...items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-37 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you are ... exit this operation. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from...
...items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-37 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you are ... exit this operation. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from...
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...only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 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 updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD ..., browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support...
...only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 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 updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD ..., browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support...
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... manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Because PC Probe II ...is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 View the online...
... manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Because PC Probe II ...is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-3 View the online...
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...utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Install AI Suite from the .... 2. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launching AI Suite 1. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support...
...utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Install AI Suite from the .... 2. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launching AI Suite 1. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support...
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...After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 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 4 Click... and your PC's system loading. 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
...After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 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 4 Click... and your PC's system loading. 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
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... immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting...the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Save the current settings as a new profile Target settings Default...
... immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting...the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Save the current settings as a new profile Target settings Default...
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...Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find...wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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 ...
...Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find...wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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 ...
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...) having to improve both system performance and data safety. The Serial ATA RAID feature is required for this setup. If one drive to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance..., fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 10 configuration you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to a second drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can also combine...
...) having to improve both system performance and data safety. The Serial ATA RAID feature is required for this setup. If one drive to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance..., fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 10 configuration you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to a second drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can also combine...