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... 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 Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting...
... 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 Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting...
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...to determine failsafe settings that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is that can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal ... Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Worry no time.
...to determine failsafe settings that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is that can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal ... Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Worry no time.
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...DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your PC's loading. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to 20ºC (36º... protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your favorite settings. Chapter 1 Up to short the pins! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install ...
...DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your PC's loading. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to 20ºC (36º... protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your favorite settings. Chapter 1 Up to short the pins! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install ...
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... precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your system easier and faster. 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
... precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your system easier and faster. 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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... performance when working on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
... performance when working on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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... • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download ...and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings...
... • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download ...and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings...
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...corrupted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management,...settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
...corrupted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management,...settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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...items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options ...for information on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Change Field Tab ...
...items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options ...for information on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Change Field Tab ...
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... system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK ...] IOH Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and ...
... system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK ...] IOH Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and ...
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... depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The valid value ranges ...[DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. profile, which applies different settings to 500. Allows your memory to work in high performance. The values range...
... depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. The valid value ranges ...[DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. profile, which applies different settings to 500. Allows your memory to work in high performance. The values range...
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...Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto...on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. You may need to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C...
...Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto...on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. You may need to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C...
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... ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you to run Calibration first. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in real-time. You can also configure advanced settings for a few seconds. Click Run ...Calibration and wait for each mode. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
... ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you to run Calibration first. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in real-time. You can also configure advanced settings for a few seconds. Click Run ...Calibration and wait for each mode. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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... profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. settings for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter...
... profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set up the best O.C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. settings for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter...