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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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... usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory ... of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the... 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11
... usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory ... of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the... 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11
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...information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. The onboard button ...clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. You must turn ON the computer. 4. function. Keep the...
...information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. The onboard button ...clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. You must turn ON the computer. 4. function. Keep the...
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...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system ...been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switch The ...
...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system ...been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switch The ...
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... circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to...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.
... circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to...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.
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... 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... Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 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 System ...
... 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... Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 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 System ...
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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...
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...
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... select the X.M.P. 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 500. Allows your... profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. Enables Full Power Mode to select the memory profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 mode supported by the operating system. Profile [...
... select the X.M.P. 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 500. Allows your... profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. Enables Full Power Mode to select the memory profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 mode supported by the operating system. Profile [...
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...for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.28 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Follows the Intel specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal]...set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.26 CPU ...
...for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.28 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Follows the Intel specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal]...set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.26 CPU ...