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... 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system 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...
... 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system 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...
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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 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel®... 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
...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 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-7 4.4.4 Intel®... 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
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... USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS O.C. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back...
... USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS O.C. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back...
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... BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support...
... BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support...
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..., power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Standby...7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. 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
..., power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 3. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Standby...7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. 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
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shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - 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 shared - - shared - - - - - 27 28 29 30 31 - - B - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - C - - - - - - - shared shared - - E - - - shared - - - Chapter 2 ... usually available for this motherboard IOH NEC USB 3.0 Marvell 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19
shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - 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 shared - - shared - - - - - 27 28 29 30 31 - - B - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - C - - - - - - - shared shared - - E - - - shared - - - Chapter 2 ... usually available for this motherboard IOH NEC USB 3.0 Marvell 9128 PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 - - - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-19
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... and 6 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Power External SATA port 9. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 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 ...
... and 6 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Power External SATA port 9. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 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 ...
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... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker ... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker ... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the S/PDIF Out module... to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end 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...
...2 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the S/PDIF Out module... to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end 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...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-23 Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. RTL8110SC LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high...
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-23 Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. RTL8110SC LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high...
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... [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not want to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off some power at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit...
... [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not want to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off some power at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit...
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...for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™ Configuration option tabs Set default... Minimize button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek...
...for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™ Configuration option tabs Set default... Minimize button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek...
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Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, press . Are you sure you want to select. Press to create the RAID volume and ... marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. 5. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-9 When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity...
Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, press . Are you sure you want to select. Press to create the RAID volume and ... marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. 5. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-9 When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity...
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... and press . Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Quick Init: Enables or disables quick initialization of a single physical disk failure in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Configure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD...
... and press . Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Quick Init: Enables or disables quick initialization of a single physical disk failure in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Configure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD...