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...Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 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...16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
...Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 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...16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
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... warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
... warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
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... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers 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 x 9.6 in . 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...
... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers 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 x 9.6 in . 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...
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...• The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Actual product specifications may vary...buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 ...
...• The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Actual product specifications may vary...buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 ...
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... 4 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD...
... 4 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD...
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...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a ... ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration...
...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a ... ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration...
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... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you have to [AHCI Mode...
... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you have to [AHCI Mode...
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... a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Copy the original motherboard...An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance....
... a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Copy the original motherboard...An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance....
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... menu, and then click Next. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS ...using this utility. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from...
... menu, and then click Next. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS ...using this utility. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from...
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...the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1....and stability, we recommend 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 The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ...
...the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1....and stability, we recommend 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 The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ...
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... 36x ATA controller. JMB 36x OptionRom [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you set...
... 36x ATA controller. JMB 36x OptionRom [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you set...
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...folder of the user manual. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The contents of the support DVD to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Install... 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time ...
...folder of the user manual. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The contents of the support DVD to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Install... 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time ...
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...; Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). ... are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in this section are included in the support DVD. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only.
...; Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). ... are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in this section are included in the support DVD. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only.
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... icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC... Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. Because PC Probe II is ...
... icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC... Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. Because PC Probe II is ...
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Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature ... settings Click to cancel the settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes...
Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature ... settings Click to cancel the settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes...
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... connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon... A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
... connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon... A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
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...disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. When the Make Disk menu appears, press or to complete the... screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk... OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15
...disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. When the Make Disk menu appears, press or to complete the... screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk... OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15
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...installation, the system prompts you to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen... instructions to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and...
...installation, the system prompts you to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen... instructions to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and...