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... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is able to patch memory issues and... get your PC's loading. It replaces traditional antioxidants to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for details. 1.3.4 "Safe...
... most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is able to patch memory issues and... get your PC's loading. It replaces traditional antioxidants to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for details. 1.3.4 "Safe...
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-23 2-24 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-22 2-38 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. Serial port connector (...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-23 2-24 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-22 2-38 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-32 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-3 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. Serial port connector (...
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... the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not ... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel®...
... the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not ... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel®...
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If so, skip this step. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it . A ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 B 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner ...
If so, skip this step. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it . A ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 B 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner ...
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... to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to...
... to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-9 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to...
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... Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the following: - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11
... Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the following: - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11
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... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-13 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VVV V Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-13 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. OCZ ... Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ... VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15
SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. OCZ ... Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G ... VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V VVVV VV VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-15
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... NOT force a DIMM into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-17 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into a socket in...
... NOT force a DIMM into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-17 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into a socket in...
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... IOH NEC USB 3.0 Marvell 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. D - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - E - - - F - - - - - - - - - shared - shared shared - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - ICH PCIE16_3 PCIE1_1 PCIE1_2 LAN1 PCI_1 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A shared - - - shared - B - shared...
... IOH NEC USB 3.0 Marvell 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. D - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - E - - - F - - - - - - - - - shared - shared shared - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - ICH PCIE16_3 PCIE1_1 PCIE1_2 LAN1 PCI_1 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio A shared - - - shared - B - shared...
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • When the PCI Express x1_2 slot is occupied) • In ...
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • When the PCI Express x1_2 slot is occupied) • In ...
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... the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 2-3 when you to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 We recommend you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According to...
... the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 2-3 when you to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 We recommend you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According to...
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...-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3.
...-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3.
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Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-27
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-27
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... by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 If you are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or...
... by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 If you are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or...
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....0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-31 USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
....0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-31 USB910; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
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... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 6. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ... Rotation +5V B +12V GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C D E ® F D CHA_FAN2 E CHA_FAN3 F NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND SABERTOOTH X58 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-33 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 6. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ... Rotation +5V B +12V GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C D E ® F D CHA_FAN2 E CHA_FAN3 F NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND SABERTOOTH X58 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. PSU suggested list: Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F Antec SG-850 ASUS P-50GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Corsair CMPSU-620HX EnerMAX EGX1000EWL HECHUAN ST-ATX330 HUNTKEY...-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-35 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...
... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. PSU suggested list: Seventeam ST-522HLP Seventeam ST550EAJ-05F Antec SG-850 ASUS P-50GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Be quiet BN077 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA Corsair CMPSU-620HX EnerMAX EGX1000EWL HECHUAN ST-ATX330 HUNTKEY...-ST50EF Silverstone PSU ST56ZF T.C.STAR D420 Thermaltake TWV500W-AP Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-35 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...