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... 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 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS T.Probe 4-7 4.4 RAID configurations 4-8 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-8 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-9 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-9 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option...
... 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 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS T.Probe 4-7 4.4 RAID configurations 4-8 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-8 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-9 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-9 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option...
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel...) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back panel) VIA® VT2020 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of...
Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 55i specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel...) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back panel) VIA® VT2020 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions * Drive Xpert function is subject to the physical characteristics of...
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... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ... CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when...
... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ... CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when...
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... physical characteristics of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. To use DIMMs of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL...
... physical characteristics of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. SABERTOOTH 55i Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. To use DIMMs of individual CPUs. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to DDR3-1333. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL...
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... 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller...
... 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller...
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...module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio ...I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]....
...module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio ...I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]....
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Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-39 Connect the front panel cables to their respective front panel cable labels. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the motherboard. The figure shows the Q-Connector ...ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the ASUS...
Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 2-39 Connect the front panel cables to their respective front panel cable labels. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the motherboard. The figure shows the Q-Connector ...ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the ASUS...
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...1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the previous item to high definition audio. 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio... [IDE Mode] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the...
...1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the previous item to high definition audio. 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio... [IDE Mode] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the...
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... utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. VIA HD Audio Deck A. The software provides ... 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the Windows notification area. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-5 If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon...
... utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to display the VIA HD Audio Deck. VIA HD Audio Deck A. The software provides ... 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the Windows notification area. ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 4-5 If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon...
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... new drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID 10 is required for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be created by using Serial ATA ...hard disk drives. Use of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation...
... new drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID 10 is required for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be created by using Serial ATA ...hard disk drives. Use of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation...