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P6X58-E WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology ...; 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 ...are supported by specific CPU models only. *Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. **Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 + ...
P6X58-E WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology ...; 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 ...are supported by specific CPU models only. *Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. **Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 + ...
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... Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft DirectX ver 9.0C PS/2 KB/MS port 2 x RJ45 S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O - 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 Definition Audio CODEC -
... Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft DirectX ver 9.0C PS/2 KB/MS port 2 x RJ45 S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O - 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 Definition Audio CODEC -
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...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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of ... 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* Apacer BoxP/N:DH.02GAL.F7LK2 2048MB(Kit of ...
...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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of ... 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. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* Apacer BoxP/N:DH.02GAL.F7LK2 2048MB(Kit of ...
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DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V V V V A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A ... 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 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V V V V A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A ... 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 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31333E002G0U 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V V V V CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3072MB(Kit of 3) ...-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV 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 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31333E002G0U 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V V V V CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3072MB(Kit of 3) ...-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV 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 P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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 V Aeneon AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1024MB DS AENEON AEH93R10F 7 VV V V Elixir M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 VV V V Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS -
... slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6X58-E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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 V Aeneon AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1024MB DS AENEON AEH93R10F 7 VV V V Elixir M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 VV V V Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS -
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Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 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 CLRTC jumper ...default position. To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ...
Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 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 CLRTC jumper ...default position. To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ...
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... to [RAID]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA.... • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31
... to [RAID]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA.... • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-31
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... This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts ...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-39 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin ...
... This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts ...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-39 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin ...
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... the tests are off. 3. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-43 2.10 Starting up . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the ...LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on ...
... the tests are off. 3. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-43 2.10 Starting up . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the ...LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on ...
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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
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your...
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...BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. ASUS P6X58-E WS... 3-3 Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6X58WS.ROM P6X58WS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for...
...BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. ASUS P6X58-E WS... 3-3 Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6X58WS.ROM P6X58WS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for...
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...disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
...disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
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...system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD... to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or...
...system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD... to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or...
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...The navigation keys may differ from one screen to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5... particular menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-7 Use the navigation keys to select a field.
...The navigation keys may differ from one screen to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5... particular menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-7 Use the navigation keys to select a field.
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... Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select the display language for information on the menu screen items and how to section... system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-9 Refer to navigate through them.
... Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select the display language for information on the menu screen items and how to section... system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-9 Refer to navigate through them.
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... data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration...
... data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-13 Main BIOS Information Version : 0203 Build Date: 02/10/11 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-13 Main BIOS Information Version : 0203 Build Date: 02/10/11 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of...
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... UTILITY Advanced Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset ...
... UTILITY Advanced Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6X58-E WS 3-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset ...
