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.... Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual 1 x ASUS P6X58-E PRO motherboard 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your retailer.... • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6X58-E PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest ...
.... Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual 1 x ASUS P6X58-E PRO motherboard 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your retailer.... • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6X58-E PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest ...
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...detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with superior flexibility...dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. comes with minimal power loss. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 The 8+2 digital architecture delivers precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with 7 special functions that...
...detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with superior flexibility...dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. comes with minimal power loss. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 The 8+2 digital architecture delivers precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with 7 special functions that...
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... frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. In addition to share and distribute your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to meet certain energy efficiency...
... frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. In addition to share and distribute your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to meet certain energy efficiency...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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...with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-5 Ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or... misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing ...
...with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-5 Ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or... misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing ...
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... your finger directly. 8. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. A ASUS P6X58-E PRO B 2-7 The Thermal Interface Material is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If it gets into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push...
... your finger directly. 8. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. A ASUS P6X58-E PRO B 2-7 The Thermal Interface Material is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If it gets into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push...
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... you fail to page 2-35 for details. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Refer to plug this connector. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-9 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector...
... you fail to page 2-35 for details. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Refer to plug this connector. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-9 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector...
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... the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for...
... the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-11 The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for...
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...;•• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P6X58-E PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...;•• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P6X58-E PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in 3 any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot...
... ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in 3 any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot...
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...- - - - shared - - used - - - - - used - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - used - - shared - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared shared - - shared - - - - - ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 ...
...- - - - shared - - used - - - - - used - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - used - - shared - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared shared - - shared - - - - - ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 ...
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...) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-21 See page 3-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
...) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-21 See page 3-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-23 This switch also lights up the system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the ...
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-23 This switch also lights up the system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the ...
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...If your system fail to boot due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...; Pressing the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend...
...If your system fail to boot due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...; Pressing the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend...
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... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-27
... on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-27
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... hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2.9.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-31
... hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2.9.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-31
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... supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-33 3. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the...
... supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-33 3. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the...
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...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum ...2A (24W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2, and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled...
...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum ...2A (24W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2, and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled...
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...firmly until the connectors completely fit. PSU suggested list: Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F Antec SG-850 ASUS P-50GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Corsair CMPSU-620HX EnerMAX EGX1000EWL HECHUAN ST-ATX330 HUNTKEY 磐石...-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...
...firmly until the connectors completely fit. PSU suggested list: Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F Antec SG-850 ASUS P-50GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Corsair CMPSU-620HX EnerMAX EGX1000EWL HECHUAN ST-ATX330 HUNTKEY 磐石...-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...
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... respective front panel cable labels. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-39 Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the ...the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2.
... respective front panel cable labels. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-39 Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the ...the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2.