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... 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 help...
... 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 help...
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... RAID utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... RAID utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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... speed to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The Heat Pipe design is that the groundbreaking fanless... problems as a chipset fan does. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5
... speed to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for users to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The Heat Pipe design is that the groundbreaking fanless... problems as a chipset fan does. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-5
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DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ... in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU...
DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ... in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU...
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...; Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31 2. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors...ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Standard IDE mode by default. If you are using...
...; Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31 2. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors...ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Standard IDE mode by default. If you are using...
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... first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load...• Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
... first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load...• Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
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..., 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. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS...
..., 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. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS...
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... site 4. traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to download. Click Click Next. From the Windows® desktop, 2. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. ...3. To update the BIOS through the Internet Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to avoid network version that you update the BIOS using this utility. click Start > Programs...
... site 4. traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to download. Click Click Next. From the Windows® desktop, 2. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. ...3. To update the BIOS through the Internet Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to avoid network version that you update the BIOS using this utility. click Start > Programs...
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...file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. P6X58WS.ROM P6X58WS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating...
...file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. P6X58WS.ROM P6X58WS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating...
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... item is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of Scroll bar a menu screen when there are items that Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. A ...
... item is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of Scroll bar a menu screen when there are items that Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. A ...
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... to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled]... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] [Modern ordering] For Windows XP or later OSes. [Legacy ordering] For Windows 2000 or earlier OSes. When disabled, only one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration ...
... to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled]... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] [Modern ordering] For Windows XP or later OSes. [Legacy ordering] For Windows 2000 or earlier OSes. When disabled, only one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration ...
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...the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to load default values. Exit & Save ...to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-39 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so...
...the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to load default values. Exit & Save ...to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-39 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so...
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... for detailed information. • Ensure that you want to install. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers...
... for detailed information. • Ensure that you want to install. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers...
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... II is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click the icon to complete installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when... system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for reference only. Place the support DVD to the optical...
... II is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click the icon to complete installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when... system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for reference only. Place the support DVD to the optical...
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...and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes...that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment ...
...and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes...that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment ...
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The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status Information button 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD...
The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status Information button 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD...
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B. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-11 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
B. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-11 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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... the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. •... Mavell® RAID utility with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical ...
... the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. •... Mavell® RAID utility with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical ...
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...4: Software support 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...driver disk without entering the OS: 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the ...
...4: Software support 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...driver disk without entering the OS: 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the ...
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...driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2....Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-23 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in...
...driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2....Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. ASUS P6X58-E WS 4-23 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in...