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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6X58D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6X58D Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Overclocking protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS 16+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - MemOK! - P6X58D Premium specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS...
... Overclocking protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS 16+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - MemOK! - P6X58D Premium specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS...
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...minimum power loss. With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 The purpose of a buttton to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ...computer upgrades. Refer to pages 3-34 and 4-8 for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage...
...minimum power loss. With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more . ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 The purpose of a buttton to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ...computer upgrades. Refer to pages 3-34 and 4-8 for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage...
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... environment. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to different ambient temperatures caused by up your...
... environment. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to different ambient temperatures caused by up your...
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... wrong cable connections. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to select the language of your choice from a USB flash disk containing...
... wrong cable connections. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to select the language of your choice from a USB flash disk containing...
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...bit Windows OS, when you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 To...
...bit Windows OS, when you are supported for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 To...
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... for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
... for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium...
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... information The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...8226; We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. 3. MemOK! If the test fails, the ...
... information The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...8226; We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. 3. MemOK! If the test fails, the ...
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... the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors...
... the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors...
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... 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, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT... the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Refer to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that are needed...
... 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, and boot device configuration that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT... the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Refer to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that are needed...
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... of the screen has the following main 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...
... of the screen has the following main 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...
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...Control [Manual] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, ...Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
...Control [Manual] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] [D.O.C.P] It's designed to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, ...Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
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...sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you to select the X.M.P. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 mode supported by the operating system. Allows your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are ...also key in specific condition. Configuration options: [DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Allows your CPU model. 3.5.3 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [...
...sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you to select the X.M.P. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 mode supported by the operating system. Allows your memory module. [Disabled] [High Performance] [High Frequency] You are ...also key in specific condition. Configuration options: [DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Allows your CPU model. 3.5.3 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [...
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... [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] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5.26 CPU... Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this...
... [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] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5.26 CPU... Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this...
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...mode. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Turbo Mode • Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode ...system power-saving solution. Then, the EPU main menu appears. Power Saving Mode When you to run Calibration first. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double...
...mode. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Turbo Mode • Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode ...system power-saving solution. Then, the EPU main menu appears. Power Saving Mode When you to run Calibration first. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double...
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... Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage...
... Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage...