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... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory,... the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial ...
Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory,... the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial ...
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Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to ... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. You must turn ON the...
Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to ... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. You must turn ON the...
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... a bare or open-case system. function. • Press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Press ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test ...
... a bare or open-case system. function. • Press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Press ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test ...
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... 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 are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We ... file fails or gets corrupted. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The...
... 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 are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We ... file fails or gets corrupted. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The...
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...reset the motherboard to the default value. 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 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration ...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
...reset the motherboard to the default value. 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 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration ...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
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...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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 Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech ...Intel(R) 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 [...
...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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 Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech ...Intel(R) 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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.... 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 DRAM O.C. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to run faster than marked...adjust the value. Configuration options: [DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance...
.... 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 DRAM O.C. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to run faster than marked...adjust the value. Configuration options: [DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance...
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... specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel ...A/B/C. 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. Configuration options: [Auto...
... specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel ...A/B/C. 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. Configuration options: [Auto...