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Motherboard SABERTOOTH 55i
Motherboard SABERTOOTH 55i
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... Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television... cables for disposal of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a residential installation. vii
...Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television... cables for disposal of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a residential installation. vii
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... or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is set to the correct voltage in environments with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to or from the system, ensure that your power supply is an optional component (may or... may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is set to the correct voltage in environments with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to or from the system, ensure that your power supply is an optional component (may or... may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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...cards. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the following parts: •... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. 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. ix How this guide This user guide contains the...
...cards. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the following parts: •... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. 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. ix How this guide This user guide contains the...
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.... Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x CoolMem! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH 55i motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host...
.... Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x CoolMem! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH 55i motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host...
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...serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). SABERTOOTH 55i brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Refer to support 2-channel (4 ...10 for details. This is in multiple GPU configurations. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...
...serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). SABERTOOTH 55i brings you 've never experienced before! Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Refer to support 2-channel (4 ...10 for details. This is in multiple GPU configurations. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...
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... the power phase functions, allowing components to overall improvement in system stability. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-3 Better cooling leads to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Power Design ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is provided ... fan speeds according to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the power switching design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. E.S.P....
... the power phase functions, allowing components to overall improvement in system stability. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-3 Better cooling leads to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Power Design ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is provided ... fan speeds according to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the power switching design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. E.S.P....
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... anyone who needs to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. With these technologies, you can enhance...
... anyone who needs to page 2-24 for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. With these technologies, you can enhance...
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... you the freedom to share and distribute your motherboard. Refer to page 2-23 for details. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your screen. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your favorite settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-5 Profile that allows you to update the...
... you the freedom to share and distribute your motherboard. Refer to page 2-23 for details. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your screen. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your favorite settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-5 Profile that allows you to update the...
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... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are installing a CPU.
... the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processor. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are installing a CPU.
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Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two ... diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a ...
Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two ... diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-9 A B A A B B A 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two...
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-9 A B A A B B A 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two...
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... module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
... module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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... 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).... spec definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 To use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the...
... 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).... spec definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 To use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the...
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...-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 •• • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 •• • SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ... Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional...
...-Sink Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 •• • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 •• • SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage ... Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional...
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...;• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.9 •• 2.0 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 ••• 1.9 ••• ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-13 Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No.
...;• 1.5-1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.9 •• 2.0 •• 1.65 • • • N/A ••• 1.9 ••• 1.9 ••• ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-13 Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability CPU Vendor Part No.
