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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.3.4 Menu items 3-9 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.3.9 General help 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-10 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-10 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-12 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5.1 Ai...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.3.4 Menu items 3-9 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.3.9 General help 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-10 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-10 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-12 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5.1 Ai...
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... Audio utility 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS T.Probe 4-7 4.4 RAID configurations 4-8 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-8 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-9 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-9 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-9 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-13 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-13 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-13 4.5.3 Installing the...
... Audio utility 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS T.Probe 4-7 4.4 RAID configurations 4-8 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-8 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-9 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-9 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-9 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-13 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-13 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-13 4.5.3 Installing the...
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...To use a more details, refer 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 ...Windows OS, when you want to DDR3-1333. Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i...
...To use a more details, refer 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 ...Windows OS, when you want to DDR3-1333. Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i...
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switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn...the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ... timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings.
switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn...the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ... timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings.
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2. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-31 In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk ... Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Intel® P55 Serial ATA ...connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to ...
2. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-31 In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk ... Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Intel® P55 Serial ATA ...connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to ...
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...you can create an EZ Backup or a Super Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller. Refer to 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you have back up all your data in your hard... disks. • For using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for Drive...
...you can create an EZ Backup or a Super Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard JMicron® JMB322 controller. Refer to 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you have back up all your data in your hard... disks. • For using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for Drive...
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... drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
... drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
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... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main window appears. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system.
... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main window appears. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system.
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... file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABER55I.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i SABER55I Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete...
... file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABER55I.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i SABER55I Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete...
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...to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 55i VER: 0301 DATE: 07/30/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to return to ... DVD to display the Format Floppy Disk Drive dialog box. 4. Press any key to the DOS prompt. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive instead. 2. Windows® environment 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS ...
...to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 55i VER: 0301 DATE: 07/30/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to return to ... DVD to display the Format Floppy Disk Drive dialog box. 4. Press any key to the DOS prompt. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive instead. 2. Windows® environment 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS ...
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... [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-9 Use the navigation keys to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are...has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select...
... [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-9 Use the navigation keys to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are...has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select...
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...: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you... make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to detect this item. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you do any ...
...: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you... make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to detect this item. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you do any ...
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... program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to save or discard your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to... ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the default values for each of the options from this option from...
... program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to save or discard your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to... ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the default values for each of the options from this option from...
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... driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list 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 better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information ...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-1 The contents of the support DVD are ...
... driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list 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 better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information ...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-1 The contents of the support DVD are ...
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...window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i... temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
...window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i... temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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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 to apply ...; Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching Fan Xpert 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Fan Xpert > Fan Xpert v1.xx.xx. Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls...
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 to apply ...; Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching Fan Xpert 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Fan Xpert > Fan Xpert v1.xx.xx. Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls...
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-5 4.3.3 VIA® High Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window... Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard ...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-5 4.3.3 VIA® High Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window... Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard ...
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... Drive Xpert set as onboard SATA connectors. Chapter 4 You may use the two SATA connectors as data drives. Refer to the software manual in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with different capacity, you can use the Ultra Space function ... Drive Xpert mode, ensure that allows you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk is available only when the hard disk drives ...
... Drive Xpert set as onboard SATA connectors. Chapter 4 You may use the two SATA connectors as data drives. Refer to the software manual in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk with different capacity, you can use the Ultra Space function ... Drive Xpert mode, ensure that allows you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk is available only when the hard disk drives ...
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... Windows® notification area to [Enabled] 3. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the phase bars varies depending on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The number of BIOS settings Using ASUS T.Probe Click the T.Probe icon in the Advanced menu to launch the T.Probe application. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i...
... Windows® notification area to [Enabled] 3. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the phase bars varies depending on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The number of BIOS settings Using ASUS T.Probe Click the T.Probe icon in the Advanced menu to launch the T.Probe application. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i...
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.... • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. You can be created by the difference RAID function. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations...parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set,...
.... • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. You can be created by the difference RAID function. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations...parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set,...