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Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-3 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 ...
Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-3 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 ...
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... 10 Marvell® 88SE9128 PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller (DriveXpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core...™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16...
... 10 Marvell® 88SE9128 PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller (DriveXpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core...™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16...
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ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Profile Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard...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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power ...
ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Profile Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard...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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power ...
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... and a max bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is one of your...Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. ...
... and a max bandwidth of current bus systems. Refer to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is one of your...Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. ...
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...speeds according to patch memory issues and get your DIY experience. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. MemOK! The technology is provided not only for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your ...improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. certified by yourself. It replaces traditional antioxidants to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Power Design E.S.P. - certified through third-party, military-grade testing. 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Better cooling leads to page ...
...speeds according to patch memory issues and get your DIY experience. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. MemOK! The technology is provided not only for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your ...improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. certified by yourself. It replaces traditional antioxidants to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Power Design E.S.P. - certified through third-party, military-grade testing. 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Better cooling leads to page ...
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...B2 DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. The figure ...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Follow the illustrations above for better ...
...B2 DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. The figure ...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Follow the illustrations above for better ...
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...higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For more on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ...operation. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for one ...
...higher frequency, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For more on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ...operation. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for one ...
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...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 ... N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V 8(7-7-7-20) 1.5 V VV V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...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 ... N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V 8(7-7-7-20) 1.5 V VV V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You... CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. function. Move the jumper...
...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You... CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. function. Move the jumper...
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.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED...
.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED...
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... mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on . If you press the ATX power button. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you do not see... runs the power-on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up for details. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on . If you press the ATX power button. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you do not see... runs the power-on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up for details. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer ... mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. SMART...
Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer ... mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. SMART...
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Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed. SMART Monitoring [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (... the system. [Not Installed] Selects this menu. 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 It appears only when you an overview of SATA Configuration to wait ready longer. AHCI Port1...
Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed. SMART Monitoring [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (... the system. [Not Installed] Selects this menu. 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 It appears only when you an overview of SATA Configuration to wait ready longer. AHCI Port1...
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...of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency...ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [Manual] CPU Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to malfunction. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory...
...of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency...ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [Manual] CPU Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to malfunction. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory...
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...eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13... to adjust the CPU operating frequency to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The valid value ranges vary according to select the memory profile. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enables Full Power Mode to enhance the system performance. The following ...
...eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13... to adjust the CPU operating frequency to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. The valid value ranges vary according to select the memory profile. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enables Full Power Mode to enhance the system performance. The following ...
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...3rd party OC utilities. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. 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] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 ... set the CPU Uncore frequency to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. If this menu allow you to become unstable!
...3rd party OC utilities. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. 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] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 ... set the CPU Uncore frequency to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. If this menu allow you to become unstable!
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...Disabled] Disables this function. CPU TM function [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to be compatible with memory reads. [Disabled] Disables this function. Only one system to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Hardware ...Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating...
...Disabled] Disables this function. CPU TM function [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to be compatible with memory reads. [Disabled] Disables this function. Only one system to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Hardware ...Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to virtually function as two logical processors to the operating...
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...sub-item. Start O.C. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. Add Your CMOS 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...
...sub-item. Start O.C. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. Add Your CMOS 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...
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...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 X58 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification... Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts...
...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 X58 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification... Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts...