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User Manual - Page 2
... Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E6739 First Edition (V1) September 2011
Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered...
User Manual - Page 3
... 2-26
2.3.1 Additional tools and 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...
User Manual - Page 5
...4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar 4-4
4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8
4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control 4-11
4.3.5 Sensor Recorder 4-13
4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14
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...
User Manual - Page 12
...) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Assistant Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x PCH Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary
Internal I/O Connectors
BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form...
User Manual - Page 13
... any of ASUS quality motherboards!
Actual product specifications may vary with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
User Manual
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 motherboard
User guide
Support DVD
4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x I/O Cover Fan
1 x 2-in the...
User Manual - Page 15
... current, much higher than conventional component. The Thermal Armor also provides modder's and LAN party goers an extra-cool dress up a notch with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs - ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!"
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
1-3
User Manual - Page 17
... ports with an ASUS exclusive 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.
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
1-5
The cable is easier than ever. The localized BIOS setup menu helps...
User Manual - Page 19
... that came with the component.
• Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
2-1 Chapter 2:
Chapter 2
Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed...
User Manual - Page 27
...X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Timing
9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 7-9-7-21 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 7-8-7-20 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-8-7-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 7-7-7-24 8-8-8-28 9
Voltage
DIMM socket support...
User Manual - Page 29
...socket support (Optional)
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ASUS SABERTOOTH X79...memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.
Chapter 2
SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability* (continued)
Vendors
Part No.
DIMM socket support...
User Manual - Page 35
...drives, you copy the IRST Driver from the driver disk during 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].
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
2-17
2.2.8 Internal connectors
1. We...
User Manual - Page 51
... fan into the fan socket, ensuring that the TUF logo on the fan is facing up.
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Place the rear I /O cover, and then remove the lid to show the fan socket.
2. 2.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
The Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 consists of the heat generated from the motherboard components. To ensure the most optimum heat dissipation, follow the instruction below to install...
User Manual - Page 107
... 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 install
The Make Disk menu contains items to change at www.asus.com for better...
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 143
... 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
5-5 Chapter 5
4. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™...
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