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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software ...SLI™ graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software ...SLI™ graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the...
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SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU ...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU ...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
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... that allows you to the motherboard. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert ...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your system easier...
... that allows you to the motherboard. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert ...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your system easier...
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...who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
...who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
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... update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
... update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
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... instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From the FTP site...
... instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From the FTP site...
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...Menu for details. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\... A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS ...
...Menu for details. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\... A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS ...
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.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! To...
.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! To...
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... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed O.C. Select an item then press to...
... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed O.C. Select an item then press to...
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.... Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous...
.... Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous...
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...update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will 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 Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup...
...update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will 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 Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup...
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... SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_6G_2 drive. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image... of the hard disks which are connected to the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors on the motherboard. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the EZ Backup function that combines two hard drives as ... the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_6G_2 drive. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image... of the hard disks which are connected to the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors on the motherboard. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the EZ Backup function that combines two hard drives as ... the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup