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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!" Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 ...
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!" Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions 1-3 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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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...2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is installed in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to Intel CPU spec ...DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
...2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is installed in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to Intel CPU spec ...DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
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...174; CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...memory if you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
...174; CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...memory if you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
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...and load BIOS default settings. function. • Press the MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter ...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED ...
...and load BIOS default settings. function. • Press the MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter ...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED ...
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...CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to ... set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to and from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you to select the type of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting ...
...CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to ... set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to and from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you to select the type of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting ...
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... : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode from the submenu of your hard disk errors occur, this option if no SATA devices are installed. When...
... : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode from the submenu of your hard disk errors occur, this option if no SATA devices are installed. When...
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... motherboard. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on CHC [Auto]...The configuration options for this item to set overclocking parameters. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU ...DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key ...
... motherboard. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on CHC [Auto]...The configuration options for this item to set overclocking parameters. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU ...DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key ...
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... system. Use and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use... Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The ...
... system. Use and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use... Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to work in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The CPU runs at its default speed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The ...
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... numeric keypad. Other 3rd party OC utilities may cause the system to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings....Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS utilities can also key in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 9-9-9-24-4-74-11-7-20-0 The values vary depending on your settings...
... numeric keypad. Other 3rd party OC utilities may cause the system to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings....Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS utilities can also key in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 9-9-9-24-4-74-11-7-20-0 The values vary depending on your settings...
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Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II ...that will conveniently guide you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 Because PC Probe II is a utility that came with these components. PC Probe II ...Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer...
Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II ...that will conveniently guide you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 Because PC Probe II is a utility that came with these components. PC Probe II ...Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer...