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... panel 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 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 help 3-7 3.4 Main...
... panel 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 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 help 3-7 3.4 Main...
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...5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is...
...5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is...
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...and faster. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Refer to page 2-37 for details. Profile that allows you... for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a ...
...and faster. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Refer to page 2-37 for details. Profile that allows you... for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a ...
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... settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep ... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
... settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep ... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the ...overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to ...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the ...overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to ...
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... (S/PDIF) port. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
... (S/PDIF) port. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
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...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power ...BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power ...BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
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... following utilities allow you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure...
... following utilities allow you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010...
... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010...
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...BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support ...
...BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support ...
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... screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information ...3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on . 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options...
... screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information ...3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on . 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options...
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... Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d ...to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 You cannot select an item that particular menu. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that ...
... Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d ...to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 You cannot select an item that particular menu. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that ...
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... press to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 ...
... press to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 ...
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... RAID configuration from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables device write protection. Select an item then press to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI... as [IDE] Allows you to configure your storage devices. This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec...
... RAID configuration from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables device write protection. Select an item then press to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI... as [IDE] Allows you to configure your storage devices. This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec...
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...]. When read/write of SATA Configuration to wait ready longer. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode from the...
...]. When read/write of SATA Configuration to wait ready longer. Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode from the...
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... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai ... TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control ...
... supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai ... TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control ...
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...following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS utilities can also key in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ... Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
...following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS utilities can also key in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ... Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] [ASUS Utility] Prioritizes the usage of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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... [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5.14 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
... [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5.14 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
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...to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.26 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK...CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5....
...to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.5.26 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK...CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.5....