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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...
... (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...
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... 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 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... 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 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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... - P6X58D Premium specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility...
... - P6X58D Premium specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility...
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x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 ... switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, 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. xiii
x 9.6 in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 ... switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, 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. xiii
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... generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® X58 Chipset...This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries to page 2-10 for details. Refer to bring you 've never experienced before...
... generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® X58 Chipset...This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...GPU CrossFireX™ support The P6X58D Premium breaks the boundaries to page 2-10 for details. Refer to bring you 've never experienced before...
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...system chassis and clear the RTC data. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different scenarios. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you configure your system easier and faster. 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush...
...system chassis and clear the RTC data. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different scenarios. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you configure your system easier and faster. 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush...
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... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current...
... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current...
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... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version...
... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version...
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...ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...
...ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...
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...utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM...any of these two ways: • Press + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
...utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6X58D PREMIUM...any of these two ways: • Press + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
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... flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
... flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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...last option only if the first two failed. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Fri 10/23/...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to enter the Setup utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, ...
...last option only if the first two failed. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Fri 10/23/...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to enter the Setup utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, ...
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.... You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. To change the settings. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version...
.... You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. To change the settings. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version...
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... and press to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Fri... Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the SATA device information. Select a device item and press to select a field. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord...
... and press to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Fri... Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the SATA device information. Select a device item and press to select a field. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord...
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... (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of commands. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options...
... (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of commands. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options...
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... Configuration to wait ready longer. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0216 Build Date: 10/16/09 MVL9123 FW Version: 01001014 Processor Type Speed : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information,...the submenu of the general system specifications. 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed.
... Configuration to wait ready longer. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0216 Build Date: 10/16/09 MVL9123 FW Version: 01001014 Processor Type Speed : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information,...the submenu of the general system specifications. 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this option if no SATA devices are installed.
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... to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly ... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Scroll down to the CPU you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. NOTE: Please key in CMOS...
...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-19 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly ... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Scroll down to the CPU you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. NOTE: Please key in CMOS...
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... x16_2 slot and PCIe x16_3 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Marvell LAN1 Marvell LAN2 LAN ... Options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup North Bridge Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Revision :B3 PCI Express Selector [Auto] Select PCIE Slot#2 and PCIE Slot#3 Link Width x8 +...
... x16_2 slot and PCIe x16_3 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Marvell LAN1 Marvell LAN2 LAN ... Options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup North Bridge Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Revision :B3 PCI Express Selector [Auto] Select PCIE Slot#2 and PCIE Slot#3 Link Width x8 +...
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NEC USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions NEC USB 3.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [...
NEC USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions NEC USB 3.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [...