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...! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-port eSATA module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items ...
...! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-port eSATA module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items ...
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...usage for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is that provides you...dramatically improve your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! The Heat Pipe design is able to date. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 The technology is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to determine failsafe settings that can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence...
...usage for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS (on this motherboard is that provides you...dramatically improve your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! The Heat Pipe design is able to date. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 The technology is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to determine failsafe settings that can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence...
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...Allows you configure your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in the CMOS ...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of real-...
...Allows you configure your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in the CMOS ...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of real-...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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... USB56, USB78) 11. 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 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Onboard Reset switch...
... USB56, USB78) 11. 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 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Onboard Reset switch...
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... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the...
... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the...
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CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. A ASUS P6X58D Premium B 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the gold triangle is on ...
CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. A ASUS P6X58D Premium B 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the gold triangle is on ...
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... on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-9
... on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-9
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... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11
... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11
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... 6GB(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.
... 6GB(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.
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Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. OCZ ...Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ...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
Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. OCZ ...Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ...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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... when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the...
... when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-17 Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the...
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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 - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock...
... (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 - - - - - - - ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock...
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... x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 Chapter 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe...
... x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 Chapter 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe...
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... shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that allows...
... shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that allows...
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... Out port 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Audio...
... Out port 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Audio...
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Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-27
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-27
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... drives and optical disc drives. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the...
... drives and optical disc drives. 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the...
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...) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-31 3. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front...
...) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-31 3. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front...
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU...-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 Chapter 2 6.
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU...-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-33 Chapter 2 6.