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... 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system 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...
... 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system 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...
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...4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 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®... 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...
...4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 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®... 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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... Filter "TUF ENGINE!" 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. MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
... Filter "TUF ENGINE!" 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. MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
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... 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 Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors...
... 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 Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors...
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...-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-23 2-24 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-22 2-38 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. switch 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
...-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-23 2-24 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-22 2-38 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. switch 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
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... 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 PCIE1_1 PCIE1_2 LAN1 PCI_1 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A shared - - - shared - shared - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
... 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 PCIE1_1 PCIE1_2 LAN1 PCI_1 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A shared - - - shared - shared - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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... SATA port 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports** *and... **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port...
... SATA port 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports** *and... **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port...
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... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status...activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status...activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
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...) port. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front ...panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 The S/PDIF...
...) port. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front ...panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 The S/PDIF...
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... you set the previous item to [Enabled]. SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting RTL8110SC LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9128 Controller JMB...
... you set the previous item to [Enabled]. SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting RTL8110SC LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9128 Controller JMB...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to get system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CPU Lower Temperature [40...
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to get system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CPU Lower Temperature [40...
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... Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Doubleclick on your computer...
... Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Doubleclick on your computer...
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-9 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. Press after completing your selection. 6. When the Capacity item is selected, ... this volume? (Y/N): 9. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . A small triangle marks the selected...
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-9 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. Press after completing your selection. 6. When the Capacity item is selected, ... this volume? (Y/N): 9. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . A small triangle marks the selected...