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... 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 3-13...
... 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 3-13...
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... 4.1 Installing an 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...
... 4.1 Installing an 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...
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... This product has been designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class... device complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... This product has been designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class... device complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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..., contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it...
..., contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it...
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...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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... is provided not only for the CPU, but a push of a button to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system up and simplify the DIY process! Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Refer to page... Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system. Refer to page 4-4 for other key components such as chipsets. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3
... is provided not only for the CPU, but a push of a button to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system up and simplify the DIY process! Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Refer to page... Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system. Refer to page 4-4 for other key components such as chipsets. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3
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This unique module eliminates the trouble of your favorite settings. Refer to page 2-37 for details. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily ...connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving...
This unique module eliminates the trouble of your favorite settings. Refer to page 2-37 for details. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily ...connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on...
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on...
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... 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 switch 7. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS...
... 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 switch 7. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS...
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... • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs...DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A Heat-Sink Package MICRON D9KPT MICRON D9JNL MICRON D9KPT(ECC...
... • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs...DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A Heat-Sink Package MICRON D9KPT MICRON D9JNL MICRON D9KPT(ECC...
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...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments.... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Ensure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments.... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Ensure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
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... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins.... function. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system...
... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins.... function. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system...
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... recommend you to 2.46V • Before you change the jumper settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 2. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back...
... recommend you to 2.46V • Before you change the jumper settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 2. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back...
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...for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn...memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. function....
...for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn...memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. function....
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... JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. IEEE 1394a port 8. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Power External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10...
... JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. IEEE 1394a port 8. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Power External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10...
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... for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2...Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install...
... for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2...Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install...
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... during OS installation. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... during OS installation. Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7.... Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. if you want to connect an AC...
... to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7.... Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. if you want to connect an AC...
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... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This...
... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This...
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...the tests are off mode, depending on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table... then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for ...
...the tests are off mode, depending on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table... then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for ...
