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...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 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver...
...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 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver...
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Contents 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-7 vii
Contents 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-7 vii
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... 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 x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features...
... 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 x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features...
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... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the...
... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the...
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... Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to ... the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Power External SATA ...
... Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to ... the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Power External SATA ...
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.... • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library... driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 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 ...
.... • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library... driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 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 ...
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...[IDE] Allows you want to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to internally optimize the order of commands. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (... options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to display the submenu.
...[IDE] Allows you want to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to internally optimize the order of commands. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (... options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to display the submenu.
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...[Enabled] [Disabled] OptionRom Detect Time Out [Auto] This item appears only when you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Sec] [2 Sec] [6 Sec] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the... and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to enable or disable the JMB 36x ATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...[Enabled] [Disabled] OptionRom Detect Time Out [Auto] This item appears only when you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Sec] [2 Sec] [6 Sec] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the... and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to enable or disable the JMB 36x ATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup ... not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup.
3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup ... not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup.
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.... Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to use the devices. Click an item to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64...
.... Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to use the devices. Click an item to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64...
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... UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to... 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to... 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 functions to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of... included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , you have to improve both data and parity information across three or more...
... tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 functions to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of... included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , you have to improve both data and parity information across three or more...
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...not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a 32/64bit Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk. 7. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows...Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to avoid...
...not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a 32/64bit Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk. 7. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows...Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to avoid...
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.... 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. Insert... the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the...
.... 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. Insert... the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the...
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... another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. To solve this issue, add the USB ... Properties from the pop-up window. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-17 Double-click the file. Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. ...
... another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. To solve this issue, add the USB ... Properties from the pop-up window. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-17 Double-click the file. Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. ...
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.... • The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is currently supported by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
.... • The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is currently supported by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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... to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center....can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Click Go to continue to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to ...
... to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center....can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. Click Go to continue to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to ...
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Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. If your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your ...
Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. If your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your ...
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... After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the graphics card. A. Right click on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-7 Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics...
... After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the graphics card. A. Right click on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-7 Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics...