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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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... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
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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... System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv 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...
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... System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv 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...
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... it convenient and easy to install on your screen. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to convert your...
... it convenient and easy to install on your screen. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to convert your...
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...Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ...system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for ...
...Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ...system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for ...
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... to a USB flash disk in case you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Save a copy of this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...
... to a USB flash disk in case you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Save a copy of this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...
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... utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The...
... utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The...
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for...
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for...
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...! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE...
...! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE...
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.... 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains...
.... 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains...
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...to configure options for special functions. Profile 3 Status : Not Installed Typing your choice. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. When you to select and update BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 PROFILE Configuration O.C. Load From: Start O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],...
...to configure options for special functions. Profile 3 Status : Not Installed Typing your choice. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. When you to select and update BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 PROFILE Configuration O.C. Load From: Start O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],...
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Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Press to the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile Allows you to run the utility....
Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Press to the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile Allows you to run the utility....
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...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 Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update... Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] : [ST380817AS] : [ST380817AS] Update Drive Xpert Mode changes after exiting BIOS setup without saving any changes. • Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that ...
...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 Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update... Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] : [ST380817AS] : [ST380817AS] Update Drive Xpert Mode changes after exiting BIOS setup without saving any changes. • Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that ...
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Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of the two hard drives will be erased for EZ Backup setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup All original data of data from the ...SATA_6G_1 drive to the SATA_6G_2 drive. When using only one single drive partition. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to the SATA_6G_1 connector on the ...
Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of the two hard drives will be erased for EZ Backup setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup All original data of data from the ...SATA_6G_1 drive to the SATA_6G_2 drive. When using only one single drive partition. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to the SATA_6G_1 connector on the ...