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User Manual - Page 2
... the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as defined in receipt of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is distributed without intent to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Legal...
User Manual - Page 3
... components to build a PC system 2-26
2.3.2 CPU installation 2-27
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-29
2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30
2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31
2.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-33
2.3.7 ATX Power connection 2-35
2.3.8 SATA device connection 2-36
2.3.9 Front I/O Connector 2-37
2.3.10 Expension Card installation 2-38
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User Manual - Page 4
... ASUS Drive Xpert 3-35
3.9 Exit menu 3-36
3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-37
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-40
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-41
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-42
Chapter 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...
User Manual - Page 5
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4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-15
4.3.8 ASUS Update 4-16
4.3.9 MyLogo2 4-17
4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-19
4.4 RAID configurations 4-20
4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-20
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-21
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-21
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-21
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-25
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
User Manual - Page 10
...slot * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details. Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® X79 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (brown) - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (black)
Marvell® 9128...
User Manual - Page 11
... SSD Caching USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. TUF Thermal Armor - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! - SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary
Exclusive TUF Features Other...
User Manual - Page 17
... auto-detect setting.
ErP Ready The motherboard is automatically flashed using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for extra speed and accessibility.
* Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to energy consumptions.
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The cable is easier than ever. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your screen...
User Manual - Page 35
...Windows 7 or Vista installation for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode].
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2.2.8 Internal connectors
1. We strongly recommend that you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10...
User Manual - Page 37
... support ATAPI devices. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives. • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD
to [Enabled]. For 32/64-bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79...
User Manual - Page 99
...Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is no problem using the
motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow the instructions...
User Manual - Page 104
... 3: BIOS setup
This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and
single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults
3. Download the...
User Manual - Page 107
... in your OS documentation for detailed information.
• Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive.
Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item to...
User Manual - Page 127
... Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk
Chapter 4
[↑↓]-Select ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the...
User Manual - Page 141
... that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology.
Select Enable CrossFireXTM.
4.
Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.
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5-3 You can also right-click the AMD icon in Windows environment. Chapter 5
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that your graphics...
User Manual - Page 143
... card package to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop
and select NVIDIA Control Panel. SLI bridge
Goldfingers
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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4. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA®...
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