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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu ...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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM ...
...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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.3 AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu ...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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM ...
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... contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support... documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches...
... contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support... documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches...
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... Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red) 8-channel Audio I /O - MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary...
... Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (red) 8-channel Audio I /O - MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary...
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..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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... share and distribute your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file,... you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
... share and distribute your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file,... you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
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... N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 V V Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V ...V Team BoxP/N:TXD34096M1866HC7DC-L (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
... N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 V V Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V ...V Team BoxP/N:TXD34096M1866HC7DC-L (TXD32048M1866HC7-L)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
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Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink ... 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V V V V A-DATA AX3U1600GB1G9-AG 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink ... 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) (1066-6-5-5) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 ...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V 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
... Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) (1066-6-5-5) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 8-8-8(1066-7-7-7-16) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-8-7-7-20) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.85 1.65 ...VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VV V 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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... MICRON D9KPT(ECC) SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E Asint DDRIII1208-AE Asint DDRIII1208-AE N/A Heat-Sink Package Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 7 1.1 VVV 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V V V 7(1066-9-9-9-25) N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V 7 N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V...BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58...
... MICRON D9KPT(ECC) SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E Asint DDRIII1208-AE Asint DDRIII1208-AE N/A Heat-Sink Package Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 7 1.1 VVV 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V V 7 N/A V V V V 7(1066-9-9-9-25) N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V V 7 N/A V V V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V 7(1066-7-7-7-20) N/A V V...BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58...
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...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard... Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard... Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
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... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. 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. Turn OFF the computer and...
... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. 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. Turn OFF the computer and...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you... install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to...
ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you... install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to...
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...and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and ...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the...
...and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and ...QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the...
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..., you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Power External SATA port 9. IEEE 1394a port 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver...
..., you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Power External SATA port 9. IEEE 1394a port 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver...
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.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. 2.8.3 Internal...
.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. 2.8.3 Internal...
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... + during OS installation. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create...
... + during OS installation. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create...
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... panel audio I /O module that 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 this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony...
... panel audio I /O module that 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 this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony...
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
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...computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on. At power on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If you do...the system power LED on self tests or POST. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
...computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on. At power on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If you do...the system power LED on self tests or POST. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...