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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6X58-E WS specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6X58-E WS specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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...;�R�A��ID��0��a�n��d�1� 2 x Intel® 82574L GbE LAN - P6X58-E WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN USB Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 ...; Scoket 1366 Xeon® E5600/5500 Series Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® L5600/5500 Series Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 ) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8 ) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8 ...
...;�R�A��ID��0��a�n��d�1� 2 x Intel® 82574L GbE LAN - P6X58-E WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN USB Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 ...; Scoket 1366 Xeon® E5600/5500 Series Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® L5600/5500 Series Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 ) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8 ) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8 ...
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... ports at back I /O 1 x IEEE1394a ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 supports 2 x 1394a ports Realtek ALC 889, 8 channels High...
... ports at back I /O 1 x IEEE1394a ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 supports 2 x 1394a ports Realtek ALC 889, 8 channels High...
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... 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. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard ...If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package ...
... 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. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard ...If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package ...
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... you set new ambitions on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. With the high... without exiting or rebooting the OS. This extreme OC tool lets you to break new OC records! ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of Storage! True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-3 See page 4-28 for details. Built to other VRM solution.
... you set new ambitions on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. With the high... without exiting or rebooting the OS. This extreme OC tool lets you to break new OC records! ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of Storage! True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-3 See page 4-28 for details. Built to other VRM solution.
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...to support virtualization technology. Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN For more reliable networking, the P6X58-E WS features built-in sequence during motherboard booting process. G.P. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to system maintenance and...Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Diagnosis card Bundled with P6X58-E WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to achieve outstanding performance as ...
...to support virtualization technology. Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN For more reliable networking, the P6X58-E WS features built-in sequence during motherboard booting process. G.P. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to system maintenance and...Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Diagnosis card Bundled with P6X58-E WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS EPU The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to achieve outstanding performance as ...
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...Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according... supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by the chipsets to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. Furthermore, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. DO NOT...
...Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according... supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by the chipsets to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. Furthermore, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. DO NOT...
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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 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.
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..., such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the...
..., such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the...
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...-1 pin TPM) 13. 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 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
...-1 pin TPM) 13. 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 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 ... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 ... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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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! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-7 PnP cap 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch.
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! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 5. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-7 PnP cap 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch.
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... and fan: 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
... and fan: 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
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ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Follow the table above for ...
ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Follow the table above for ...
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... DIMM by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed...
... DIMM by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed...
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...Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V OCZ OCZ3FXT20002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 VVV P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ... PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 1.9 V Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 V P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios...
...Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V OCZ OCZ3FXT20002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 VVV P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ... PVS32G1866LLK(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 1.9 V Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 V P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios...
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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. 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
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... V V Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV V V 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... V V Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV V V 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 VV V ...-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 VV V ...-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.