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... card check codes 2-42 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... card check codes 2-42 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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...™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
...™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
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...Wfm2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v 2.4, WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, AI NET2, Chassis Intrusion BIOS flash utility under DOS AI Suite II ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft DirectX ver 9.0C PS/2 ... Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution My Logo 2 CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 2 C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) O.C. Front Panel Jack-Retasking - xiii P6X58-E WS specifications summary 1394 Audio ASUS Unique Features Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Form Factor VIA VT6315N...
...Wfm2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v 2.4, WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, AI NET2, Chassis Intrusion BIOS flash utility under DOS AI Suite II ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft DirectX ver 9.0C PS/2 ... Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution My Logo 2 CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 2 C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) O.C. Front Panel Jack-Retasking - xiii P6X58-E WS specifications summary 1394 Audio ASUS Unique Features Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Form Factor VIA VT6315N...
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...audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplifies the DIY process! IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface ...usual "fingers" present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect ...
...audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplifies the DIY process! IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface ...usual "fingers" present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-20 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-32 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 ASUS P6X58-E WS
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-20 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-32 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 ASUS P6X58-E WS
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... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
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...® desktop, 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select the ASUS FTP site 4. traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to download. To update the BIOS through the...
...® desktop, 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select the ASUS FTP site 4. traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to download. To update the BIOS through the...
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... stability. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 5. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Fom the Windows...
... stability. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 5. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Fom the Windows...
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... . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ... 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E WS VER: 0203 DATE: 02/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
... . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ... 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E WS VER: 0203 DATE: 02/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you...
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...the Exit Menu. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. You... default BIOS settings for most conditions to reconfigure your BIOS. This requires you to ensure optimum performance. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup ...
...the Exit Menu. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. You... default BIOS settings for most conditions to reconfigure your BIOS. This requires you to ensure optimum performance. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup ...
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... you to configure options for details. Profile Drive Xpert Configuration Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-WS VER: 0203 DATE: 02/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
... you to configure options for details. Profile Drive Xpert Configuration Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58-E-WS VER: 0203 DATE: 02/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
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...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as normal SATA connectors. Plug...
...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Discard Drive Xpert Mode changes after saving changes and exiting BIOS setup. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as normal SATA connectors. Plug...
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... Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to complete installation. View the online help or readme file that came with models. • The... to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2.
... Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to complete installation. View the online help or readme file that came with models. • The... to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2.