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...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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU... 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...
...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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 / x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...
... this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 / x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...
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... 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. ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Thermal Solutions - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power ...channel Audio I /O - ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF...
... 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. ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Thermal Solutions - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power ...channel Audio I /O - ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF...
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... 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. xiv 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...
... 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. xiv 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...
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... stability. certified by yourself. certified through third-party, military-grade testing. 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to dissipate heat better with robust chokes, capacitors, and MOSFETs - ... provided not only for the CPU, but a push of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and running in the most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Worry no time. Better...
... stability. certified by yourself. certified through third-party, military-grade testing. 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to dissipate heat better with robust chokes, capacitors, and MOSFETs - ... provided not only for the CPU, but a push of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and running in the most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Worry no time. Better...
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... 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 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. DDR3 DIMM slots 5.
... 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 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. DDR3 DIMM slots 5.
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... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing...
... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing...
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Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 5. PnP cap 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3.
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 5. PnP cap 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3.
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... the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. If so, skip this step. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. Some heatsinks come with your skin, wash it . To prevent contaminating the ... Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The Thermal Interface Material is spread in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is toxic and inedible. A ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 B 2-7
... the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. If so, skip this step. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. Some heatsinks come with your skin, wash it . To prevent contaminating the ... Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The Thermal Interface Material is spread in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is toxic and inedible. A ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 B 2-7
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...time in place. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 ...and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to install. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the chassis before ...
...time in place. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 ...and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to install. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the chassis before ...
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B 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the ...each fastener counterclockwise. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ...
B 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-9 Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the ...each fastener counterclockwise. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ...
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... DIMM B1 DIMM AC2 DIMM AC1 DIMM B2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for better...
... DIMM B1 DIMM AC2 DIMM AC1 DIMM B2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for better...
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...Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 DIMMs... from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked...
...Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 DIMMs... from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked...
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...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do ... 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS...
...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do ... 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS...
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... cap back to pins 1-2. • According to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Read the following information before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work stably under high voltage settings. Doing so may damage the CPU permanently. 2. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS...
... cap back to pins 1-2. • According to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Read the following information before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work stably under high voltage settings. Doing so may damage the CPU permanently. 2. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS...
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33 A A CPU_FAN B PWR_FAN C CHA_FAN1 Rotation +5V B +12V GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C D E ® F D CHA_FAN2 E CHA_FAN3 F NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND SABERTOOTH X58 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. CPU...Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring ...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33 A A CPU_FAN B PWR_FAN C CHA_FAN1 Rotation +5V B +12V GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C D E ® F D CHA_FAN2 E CHA_FAN3 F NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND SABERTOOTH X58 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. CPU...Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring ...
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... during motherboard booting process. 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until...
... during motherboard booting process. 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until...
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...the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) ...if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). DMA Mode [Auto]...
...the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) ...if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). DMA Mode [Auto]...
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... mode from the submenu of SATA devices. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to...
... mode from the submenu of SATA devices. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to...