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... 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...
... 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...
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... standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ...
... standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ...
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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 (...! 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 x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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 (...! 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 x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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... in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your choice from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your...
... in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your choice from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your...
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...8226; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to... and unplug the power cord for successful boot. This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before ...
...8226; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to... and unplug the power cord for successful boot. This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before ...
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... during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the following utilities allow you to manage and...
... during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the following utilities allow you to manage and...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the...
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... nearest you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to...
... nearest you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to...
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...;based utility. 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. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ... Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [...
...;based utility. 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. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ... Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 If you want to use the... newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
... the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 If you want to use the... newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
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... CMOS Profile. Load From: Start O.C. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. PROFILE Configuration O.C. For more details, refer to run the utility to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...
... CMOS Profile. Load From: Start O.C. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. PROFILE Configuration O.C. For more details, refer to run the utility to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...
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... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 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 save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Press... then choose a profile number to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End]...
... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 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 save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Press... then choose a profile number to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End]...
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...only when you select a Drive Xpert mode to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek...POST. Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. 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...
...only when you select a Drive Xpert mode to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Group: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek...POST. Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. 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...
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... All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for EZ Backup setup. When using only one single drive partition. 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 data from the SATA_6G_1... drive to the SATA_6G_2 drive. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard ...
... All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for EZ Backup setup. When using only one single drive partition. 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 data from the SATA_6G_1... drive to the SATA_6G_2 drive. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard ...
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...menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Refer to open the folder of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD... an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to create the...
...menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 Refer to open the folder of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD... an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to create the...