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... installation....... 4-19 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 vi Contents 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-28 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-30 3.7.7 EuP Ready [Disabled 3-31 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36...
... installation....... 4-19 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 vi Contents 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-28 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-30 3.7.7 EuP Ready [Disabled 3-31 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36...
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... Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to Bluetooth devices with no more. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 Unibodyconstructed chokes also eliminate vibration noise, delivering improved performance and durability even under extreme conditions. MemOK! DIGI+...precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. TPU Unleash your system booting success. The 8+2 digital architecture delivers precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM...
... Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to Bluetooth devices with no more. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 1-3 Unibodyconstructed chokes also eliminate vibration noise, delivering improved performance and durability even under extreme conditions. MemOK! DIGI+...precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. TPU Unleash your system booting success. The 8+2 digital architecture delivers precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM...
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... DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System...
... DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System...
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...; The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to reenter data. Chapter 2 4. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting...
...; The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to reenter data. Chapter 2 4. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting...
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...load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 A messgae will reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. ... tuning for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. 5. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings.
...load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-25 A messgae will reboot the computer and start the memory tuning. ... tuning for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. 5. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings.
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...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial .... 2.9.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are...
...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial .... 2.9.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P6X58-E PRO 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are...
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... SST-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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • Do not forget...
... SST-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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • Do not forget...
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... short beeps 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 a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for assistance. After applying power, the system...
... short beeps 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 a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for assistance. After applying power, the system...
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...) to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage...
...) to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-1 Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage...
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... EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/26/2011 Update... the BIOS to enable it. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the...
... EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-Pro VER: 0201 DATE: 01/26/2011 Update... the BIOS to enable it. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the...
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.... The system requires 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 P6X58-E PRO 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the...support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS ...
.... The system requires 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 P6X58-E PRO 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the...support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS ...
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... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for BIOS item modification. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . 3.3 BIOS setup... to select a field. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Tue 02/08/2011] ...
... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for BIOS item modification. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . 3.3 BIOS setup... to select a field. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Tue 02/08/2011] ...
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... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER],...to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A...
... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER],...to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A...
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...-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Select the type of SATA devices. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Tue 02/08/2011] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not...
...-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Select the type of SATA devices. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Tue 02/08/2011] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not...
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...Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode...Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 6136MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed. When read/write...
...Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode...Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 6136MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed. When read/write...
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) ...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) ...
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... menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.0D...
... menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.0D...
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... BIOS setup High Definition Audio [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. GbE LAN Boot [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. GbE Wake Up From S5 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration GbE Controller GbE LAN Boot GbE Wake Up From S5 High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Onboard Bluetooth Controller Onboard 1394 Controller...
... BIOS setup High Definition Audio [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. GbE LAN Boot [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. GbE Wake Up From S5 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration GbE Controller GbE LAN Boot GbE Wake Up From S5 High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Onboard Bluetooth Controller Onboard 1394 Controller...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-27
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58-E PRO 3-27
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... will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor EuP Ready [Disabled...
... will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor EuP Ready [Disabled...