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... 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-22 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-24 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-25 3.7 Power menu 3-26 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-26 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-26 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-26 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-26 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools...
... 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-22 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-24 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-25 3.7 Power menu 3-26 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-26 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-26 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-26 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-26 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools...
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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... OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
... 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... OS installation....... 4-16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing ...
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...SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter... introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
...SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter... introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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... architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM 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... panel) 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™...
... architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM 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... panel) 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™...
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... 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiii 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...
... 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiii 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...
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...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6X58D Premium motherboard! Before you for the following items. Chapter 1 1 x ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-...ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x Optional Fan for water-cooling or passive-cooling only 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6X58D Premium motherboard! Before you for the following items. Chapter 1 1 x ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-...ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x Optional Fan for water-cooling or passive-cooling only 1 x User guide 1 x Support DVD • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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... Processors with the European Union's Restriction on the use of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Refer to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel®...DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to page 2-5 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to 36 PCI Express 2.0...
... Processors with the European Union's Restriction on the use of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Refer to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel®...DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to page 2-5 for details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of the most powerful Intel® X58 platform to 36 PCI Express 2.0...
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...memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 DIMMs and ...the total size of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Chapter 2 2.4.2 ...
...memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 DIMMs and ...the total size of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Chapter 2 2.4.2 ...
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... Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink...Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP...
... Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink...Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1800C8DF (CM3X2G1800C8D)Ver4.1(XMP...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333...(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-13
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333...(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-13
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...20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* VV VVV VVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV 8(1333-8-8-8-24) 1.8 VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-15
...20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* VV VVV VVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV 8(1333-8-8-8-24) 1.8 VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A (9-9-9-24) N/A (...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-15
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...into both the blue slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR ... SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EAE 2GB DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A Heat-Sink Package MICRON D9KPT MICRON D9JNL MICRON ...
...into both the blue slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR ... SS Asint SLZ3128M8-EAE 2GB DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A Heat-Sink Package MICRON D9KPT MICRON D9JNL MICRON ...
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... so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
... so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
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Keep the screw for later use . Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ...
Keep the screw for later use . Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ...
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...Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express ... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. x8 link) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 ...
...Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express ... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. x8 link) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 ...
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... Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These ...® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors.
... Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These ...® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors.
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB78) These connectors are... module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-31 3. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; These USB connectors...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB78) These connectors are... module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-31 3. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; These USB connectors...
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...motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) ... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2 and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable...
...motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) ... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2 and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable...
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... to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to...
... to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to...
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The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more ... PSH500V Silverstone SST-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. •...
The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more ... PSH500V Silverstone SST-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. •...