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... (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 bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage...
... (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 bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage...
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... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii P6X58D Premium specifications summary...
..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii P6X58D Premium specifications summary...
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... 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance ...conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up and simplifies the DIY process! ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like...
... 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your motherboard. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by ASUS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance ...conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up and simplifies the DIY process! ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like...
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... choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute your favorite ... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in TurboV provides the best O.C. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to the motherboard...
... choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute your favorite ... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in TurboV provides the best O.C. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to the motherboard...
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... environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information If...
... environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information If...
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... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly...
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly...
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... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from...
... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM VER: 0216 DATE: 10/16/2009 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM VER: 0216 DATE: 10/16/2009 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable...
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... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to...
... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to...
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.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-33 Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or...
.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-33 Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or...
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... while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-35...
... while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-35...