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Contents 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu...
Contents 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu...
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... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...
... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...
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...) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard; 4 ports at midboard; P6X58D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor... support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
...) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard; 4 ports at midboard; P6X58D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor... support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
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P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB connectors support additional...
P6X58D Premium specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB connectors support additional...
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...gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to page 2-23 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound... DIY experience that speeds up and simplifies the DIY process! The built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 Up to 20ºC ...
...gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to page 2-23 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound... DIY experience that speeds up and simplifies the DIY process! The built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 Up to 20ºC ...
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...pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. Onboard Reset switch 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-22 2-24 2-30 2-29 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-23 2-23 2-32 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. MemOK! IEEE 1394a port connector ...(10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ...
...pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. Onboard Reset switch 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-22 2-24 2-30 2-29 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-23 2-23 2-32 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. MemOK! IEEE 1394a port connector ...(10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ...
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... (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 Marvell SAS PCI_1 PCI_2 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A B C D E F - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices....- - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - used - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-19 used - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 ...
... (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 Marvell SAS PCI_1 PCI_2 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A B C D E F - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices....- - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - used - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-19 used - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 ...
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...and 2 6. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions.... Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking.
...and 2 6. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions.... Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking.
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... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 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 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status...activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 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 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Status...activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
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Never connect a USB cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module cable is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Chapter 2 4.
Never connect a USB cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module cable is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Chapter 2 4.
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...slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. By default, this connector, set to [AC97... the S/PDIF Out module cable to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital...
...slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. By default, this connector, set to [AC97... the S/PDIF Out module cable to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital...
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... I /O. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Marvell LAN1 Marvell LAN2 LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9123 Controller [Enabled] [HD...
... I /O. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Marvell LAN1 Marvell LAN2 LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9123 Controller [Enabled] [HD...
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... physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to set the High Definition Audio item to [HDMI Output] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to high ...definition audio. Marvell LAN1/LAN2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Marvell LAN1/LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The...
... physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to set the High Definition Audio item to [HDMI Output] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to high ...definition audio. Marvell LAN1/LAN2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Marvell LAN1/LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR...
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... giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the...
... giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the...
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...from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-13 The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that... you want and press . Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. 5. When the Capacity item is selected, press . Press after completing your selection...
...from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-13 The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that... you want and press . Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. 5. When the Capacity item is selected, press . Press after completing your selection...