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Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
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... 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...3-13 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-13 3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-13 3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-13 iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switch 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O ...
... 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...3-13 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-13 3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-13 3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode 3-13 iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switch 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O ...
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...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified ...Place the product on it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified ...Place the product on it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
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... EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller - 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) - 1 x eSATA ...Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366... 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 or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)...
... EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller - 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) - 1 x eSATA ...Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366... 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 or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)...
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... on the next page) xiii Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - Guardian Angel - ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!"...Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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. SABERTOOTH X58...
... on the next page) xiii Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - Guardian Angel - ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!"...Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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. SABERTOOTH X58...
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...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. 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 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 1 x Power...
...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. 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 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 1 x Power...
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...to Chapter 5 for details. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to page 2-5 for details. This is one of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics...providing better graphics performance. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to boost system performance. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product ...
...to Chapter 5 for details. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Refer to page 2-5 for details. This is one of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics...providing better graphics performance. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to boost system performance. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product ...
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...no more. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is the fastest memory booting solution today. Guardian Angel MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to page 4-4 for other key components such as chipsets. MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Refer to determine... intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for ...
...no more. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is the fastest memory booting solution today. Guardian Angel MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to page 4-4 for other key components such as chipsets. MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Refer to determine... intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for ...
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... Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1
... Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1
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...[gray]) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis, power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. LGA1366 CPU...pin IE1394_2) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots ...
...[gray]) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis, power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. LGA1366 CPU...pin IE1394_2) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots ...
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Contact your left. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load ... CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty...
Contact your left. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load ... CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty...
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... BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended...
... BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended...
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... BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS ...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15
... BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS ...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15
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... in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in only...
... in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in only...
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... the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ...
... the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using the triple ... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (beige) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (beige) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using the triple ... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (beige) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (beige) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
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...clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase...
...clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase...
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...lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace... DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to its default settings. • We ...
...lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace... DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to its default settings. • We ...
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... 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. IEEE 1394a port 8. Power External SATA port 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel...
... 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. IEEE 1394a port 8. Power External SATA port 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel...
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...! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33
...! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33
