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...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... disk in Windows 4-15 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements...
...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... disk in Windows 4-15 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements...
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...174; 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...
...174; 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...
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... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF ...features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! 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...
... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF ...features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! 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...
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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 Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x NB Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x...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 ...
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 Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x NB Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x...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 ...
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... multiple GPU configurations. Built to optimize PCIe allocation in line with USB 2.0 components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a system bus of up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. Refer to page 2-30 for details. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! The triple-channel DDR3 architecture...
... multiple GPU configurations. Built to optimize PCIe allocation in line with USB 2.0 components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a system bus of up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. Refer to page 2-30 for details. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! The triple-channel DDR3 architecture...
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... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14....-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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell...
... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14....-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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell...
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... - shared - - - - - C - - - - - - - E - - - shared H - - - - - shared - - - shared - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - 27 28 29 30 31 - - F - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. D - - B - shared shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 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...
... - shared - - - - - C - - - - - - - E - - - shared H - - - - - shared - - - shared - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - 27 28 29 30 31 - - F - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. D - - B - shared shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 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...
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..., dual at x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supportd cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
..., dual at x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supportd cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
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... can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. IEEE 1394a port 8. Refer to section...
... can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. IEEE 1394a port 8. Refer to section...
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...; USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND SABERTOOTH X58 USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-31 USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
...; USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND SABERTOOTH X58 USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-31 USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
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.... Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
.... Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
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Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ...: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests...
Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ...: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests...
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...the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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:..., EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support 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...
...the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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:..., EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support 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...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download...
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... [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect... detects. NOTE: Please key in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...
... [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect... detects. NOTE: Please key in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...
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... two items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. NEC USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-25 Select an item and press...
... two items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. NEC USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-25 Select an item and press...
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... legacy mode is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the ... set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS...
... legacy mode is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the ... set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... settings saved in the Save to run the utility to load the file. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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/End] ...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 single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
... settings saved in the Save to run the utility to load the file. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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/End] ...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 single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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... a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the...
... a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the...
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... the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software... support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the ...
... the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software... support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the ...