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... panel 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 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...
... panel 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 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...
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...motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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... favorite settings. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen...
... favorite settings. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen...
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...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket...
...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket...
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...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the...
...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the...
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... to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
... to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
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.... Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off the computer While the...VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the devices in the following order: a. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Turn on . If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Check the jumper ...
.... Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off the computer While the...VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the devices in the following order: a. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Turn on . If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Check the jumper ...
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... corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 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 device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced... power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We strongly recommend that are needed for this chapter to...
... corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 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 device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced... power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We strongly recommend that are needed for this chapter to...
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... allows you to your system. The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu...
... allows you to your system. The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010...
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.... The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
.... The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
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...make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this program. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language...
...make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this program. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language...
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the settings. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [... keys may differ from one screen to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the settings. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [... keys may differ from one screen to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item...
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... Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of device connected to the system. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration ...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup There is installed in the system. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 ...
... Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of device connected to the system. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration ...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup There is installed in the system. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 ...
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... options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ...allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) ...
... options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ...allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) ...
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Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to report warning messages during the POST. [Enabled... [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the general system specifications. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode from the...
Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to report warning messages during the POST. [Enabled... [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the general system specifications. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode from the...
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... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai ... TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control ...
... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai ... TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control ...
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... you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] ... Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 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 set the CPU Uncore frequency to increase the transmission bandwidth between...
... you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] ... Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 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 set the CPU Uncore frequency to increase the transmission bandwidth between...
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...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 [Manual] [Offset] CPU Voltage Control [Manual] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.
...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 [Manual] [Offset] CPU Voltage Control [Manual] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.
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.... Improves the CPU VDroop directly. 3.5.25 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 3.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA... CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
.... Improves the CPU VDroop directly. 3.5.25 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 3.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA... CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup