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... 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...
... 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...
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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 Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11...3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
... 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 Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11...3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
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...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing...
...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing...
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...!" CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support 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. E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I /O ports...
...!" CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support 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. E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I /O ports...
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... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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... separate file, giving you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 2-37 for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install...time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to page 3-4 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert ...
... separate file, giving you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Refer to page 2-37 for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install...time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to page 3-4 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert ...
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... (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS...PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 V V Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS...PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 V V Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink ... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-13
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink ... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-13
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... Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) (1066-6-5-5) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-... V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
... Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) (1066-6-5-5) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-... V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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...six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Size SS/...NO. Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A...
...six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Size SS/...NO. Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A...
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...already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card... motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Ensure to the card. Chapter ...
...already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card... motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Ensure to the card. Chapter ...
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... jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC .... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not...
... jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC .... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not...
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... damage the CPU permanently. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According... these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Read the following information before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage ...
... damage the CPU permanently. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According... these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Read the following information before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage ...
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... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after using the MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process...
... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after using the MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process...
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... DVD. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. External SATA port 10. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Power External SATA port 9. Audio I/O... be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details.
... DVD. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. External SATA port 10. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Power External SATA port 9. Audio I/O... be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details.
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...XP SP 2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID... you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1.
...XP SP 2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID... you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1.
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... Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
... Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
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... this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. 10. Pressing...
... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. 10. Pressing...
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... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on . Connect the power cord to green after the system ...7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off mode, depending on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 System power 6. If your retailer for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on . Connect the power cord to green after the system ...7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off mode, depending on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 System power 6. If your retailer for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...