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...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 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 Ratio Setting...
...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 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 Ratio Setting...
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... operating system 4-1 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 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver...
... operating system 4-1 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 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver...
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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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD...
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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD...
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... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you configure your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it...
... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you configure your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it...
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...SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set... V (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V Side(s): SS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS ...
...SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set... V (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V Side(s): SS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS ...
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... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the... next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the bracket opposite the...
... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the... next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the bracket opposite the...
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...You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF... the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
...You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF... the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
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...BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58... 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU...
...BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58... 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU...
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...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended... 2: Hardware information switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that ...
...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended... 2: Hardware information switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that ...
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... 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. IEEE 1394a port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT ...USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Power External SATA port 9. USB 3.0 ...
... 6. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. IEEE 1394a port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT ...USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Power External SATA port 9. USB 3.0 ...
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...ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available ...ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard...
...ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available ...ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard...
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... a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard...7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to IDE Mode by default. Chapter 2 2.
... a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard...7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to IDE Mode by default. Chapter 2 2.
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... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
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...detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the screen. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 After ...applying power, the system power LED on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time ...
...detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the screen. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 After ...applying power, the system power LED on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time ...
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... a new system component that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to ensure optimum performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to the corresponding sections for...
... a new system component that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to ensure optimum performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to the corresponding sections for...
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... the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values.... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 You can cause...
... the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values.... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 You can cause...
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... can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select the Load Setup Defaults item... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Do this program. 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...
... can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select the Load Setup Defaults item... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Do this program. 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...
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... to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile This item allows you to confirm your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 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. Profile [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank...
... to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile This item allows you to confirm your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 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. Profile [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank...
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...can be loaded. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. In the Name sub-item...
...can be loaded. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. In the Name sub-item...
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... and SATA_6G_2 connectors. • You can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you have changed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility ...connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode.
... and SATA_6G_2 connectors. • You can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you have changed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility ...connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode.