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Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6X58-E WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6X58-E WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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...(SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-3 True SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of real-time OC-now a reality with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced ...scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of Storage! True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! With the high quality power components ...
...(SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-3 True SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of real-time OC-now a reality with USB 2.0 components. Additionally, get enhanced ...scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of Storage! True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! With the high quality power components ...
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... motherboard is purchased separately. The TPM module is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is the... Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to date. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5
... motherboard is purchased separately. The TPM module is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is the... Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to date. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-22 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-41 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-44 ASUS P6X58-E WS
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-22 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-41 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-44 ASUS P6X58-E WS
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-1
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... (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-37 2-6 2-34 2-11 2-24 2-32 2-31 2-22 2-39 2-35 2-23 2-30 2-25 2-33 2-36 2-38 3-38 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_Bus; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6 M�a�rve�ll® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 7�-p�...
... (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-37 2-6 2-34 2-11 2-24 2-32 2-31 2-22 2-39 2-35 2-23 2-30 2-25 2-33 2-36 2-38 3-38 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_Bus; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6 M�a�rve�ll® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 7�-p�...
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ... installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ... installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel...
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Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-7 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. PnP cap 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-7 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. PnP cap 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
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... fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-9 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B 2. Push down two fasteners at...
... fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-9 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B 2. Push down two fasteners at...
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... motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2...
... motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2...
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... socket. Hold the DIMM by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-13
... socket. Hold the DIMM by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-13
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P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-... 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V VV V Team BoxP/N:TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-8-8-824) 1.75-1.85 V V V V ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-15 DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-... 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V VV V Team BoxP/N:TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-8-8-824) 1.75-1.85 V V V V ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-15 DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS...
... the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS...
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... LAN_2 USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA_2 USB3.0 SATA6G 1394 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-19 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer...
... LAN_2 USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA_2 USB3.0 SATA6G 1394 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-19 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer...
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... slots are not occupied. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-21
... slots are not occupied. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-21
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.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
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3. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-25 Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for fan pin selection. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to switch for the front fans and rear fans control.
3. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-25 Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for fan pin selection. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to switch for the front fans and rear fans control.
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... - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-27 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps...
... - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-27 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps...
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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-29
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-29
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31