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......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 ...an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-23 iii
......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 ...an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers...2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-23 iii
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... 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P6X58D Premium...
... 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Connector - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P6X58D Premium...
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...to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Worry no time. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design ...system power management by yourself. Furthermore, it can dramatically improve your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is that provides you...
...to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for critical PC components in no more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Worry no time. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of the innovative heat pipe design ...system power management by yourself. Furthermore, it can dramatically improve your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-3 With the high quality power components such as a chipset fan does. Express Gate SSD Express Gate™ is that provides you...
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... helps you the freedom to share and distribute 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. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the...
... helps you the freedom to share and distribute 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. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS P6X58D Premium 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the...
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ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual... of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation...frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® ...
ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual... of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation...frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® ...
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... reset switch to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. This switch also lights up the 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...
... reset switch to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. This switch also lights up the 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...
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ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only ... next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel...
ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-25 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only ... next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to overclocking. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. Clear CMOS switch 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel...
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... the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 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, and boot device configuration that...
... the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-1 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, and boot device configuration that...
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...Use and keys to adjust the value. Enables Full Power Mode to 500. The values range from 100 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 Allows your CPU model. 3.5.3 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...X.M.P. 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. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. profile, ...
...Use and keys to adjust the value. Enables Full Power Mode to 500. The values range from 100 to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-13 Allows your CPU model. 3.5.3 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...X.M.P. 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. Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] Automatic configuration. profile, ...
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... Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the..., the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-5 Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes ...
... Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the..., the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-5 Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes ...
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...system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS TurboV. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced ...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • Set ...
...system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS TurboV. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced ...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without applying • Set ...