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...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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory......ix SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special ...
...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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory......ix SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special ...
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...) VIA® VT2020 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7...
...) VIA® VT2020 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7...
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...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS O.C. TUF Cap. & MOSFET (certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Power Design - 12-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - Fan Frame - Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary ASUS... connector 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! CoolMem!
...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS O.C. TUF Cap. & MOSFET (certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Power Design - 12-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - Fan Frame - Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary ASUS... connector 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! CoolMem!
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Intel® Lynnfield processor is one -chipset design to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. SABERTOOTH 55i brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and ...P55 Express Chipset is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of 2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. Dual-...
Intel® Lynnfield processor is one -chipset design to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. SABERTOOTH 55i brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and ...P55 Express Chipset is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of 2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. Dual-...
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...Frame CoolMem! 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 Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency,...Ultimate COOL!" Better cooling leads to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Fan Frame keeps your memory under a proper operating temperature, helping your PC's loading. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-3 Power Design ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is provided not only for ...
...Frame CoolMem! 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 Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency,...Ultimate COOL!" Better cooling leads to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Fan Frame keeps your memory under a proper operating temperature, helping your PC's loading. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-3 Power Design ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is provided not only for ...
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...human dialogue even with ease. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction is ideal for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is the fastest memory booting solution today. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 ... or headphones. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. 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...
...human dialogue even with ease. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction is ideal for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is the fastest memory booting solution today. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 ... or headphones. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. 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...
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... are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to...-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in slot A1 or B1 first as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to...-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...; support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the...
...; support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3-1333. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. • Always install DIMMs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the...
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...SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS... DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Single-sided DS - CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
...SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1 and B1) as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS... DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • According to DDR3-1333. Single-sided DS - CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
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... computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. • The... MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. switch does not function ...
... computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. • The... MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. switch does not function ...
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...While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for details. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on . At power on the chain) c. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-41 Connect the power cord... jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby"...
...While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for details. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on . At power on the chain) c. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-41 Connect the power cord... jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby"...
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... [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in SATA1-4 only. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)....Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-11 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to the processor. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection ...
... [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in SATA1-4 only. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)....Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-11 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to the processor. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection ...
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...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is the section for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. [Enabled] Enables the SMART monitoring feature. [Disabled] Disables ... Date : 07/30/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0027 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system.
...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is the section for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. [Enabled] Enables the SMART monitoring feature. [Disabled] Disables ... Date : 07/30/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0027 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHz Speed : 2139MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system.
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... frequency. The configuration options for this item to individually set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options...on CHA [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
... frequency. The configuration options for this item to individually set the profiles supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options...on CHA [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
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... or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to work in high frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-15 profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. D.O.C.P. 2.93...
... or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to work in high frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-15 profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. D.O.C.P. 2.93...
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... from 0.85V to 1.7V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 3.5.14 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. DRAM overvoltage setting switch on page 2-25 for details. • According to set the DRAM voltage... IMC voltage. 3.5.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install a XMP DIMM. This item can be automatically optimized if you to 2.1V with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-19
... from 0.85V to 1.7V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 3.5.14 IMC Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. DRAM overvoltage setting switch on page 2-25 for details. • According to set the DRAM voltage... IMC voltage. 3.5.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install a XMP DIMM. This item can be automatically optimized if you to 2.1V with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-19
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...Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to boot even without support for CPUs with memory reads. [Disabled] Disables this function. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to appear as several systems...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating system...
...Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to boot even without support for CPUs with memory reads. [Disabled] Disables this function. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to appear as several systems...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. [Disabled] Only one system to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating system...
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... by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu allows you to choose the number of system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
... by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu allows you to choose the number of system memory that you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
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ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-35 Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and ... the utility to run the utility. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.38 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH 55i VER: 0301 DATE: 07/30/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End]...
ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-35 Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and ... the utility to run the utility. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.38 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH 55i VER: 0301 DATE: 07/30/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End]...