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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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... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes ...this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes ...this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
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..., AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
..., AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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... stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you configure your favorite settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard. ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you the freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that allows you to convert your screen...
... stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you configure your favorite settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard. ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you the freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that allows you to convert your screen...
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...appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...test the next set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. ...
...appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard ...test the next set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. ...
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... system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the future. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer...
... system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the future. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer...
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... : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu...
... : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu...
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... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate...
... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate...
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...these two ways: • Press + during POST to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools ... prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
...these two ways: • Press + during POST to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools ... prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter...
... to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter...
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... a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Profile AI NET 2 Drive Xpert Configuration Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, refer to select and update BIOS. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 3 Status : Not ... to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Name: Save To: Load...
... a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Profile AI NET 2 Drive Xpert Configuration Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, refer to select and update BIOS. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 3 Status : Not ... to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Name: Save To: Load...
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...CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. Allows you update the BIOS file only ...coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format...
...CMOS BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. Allows you update the BIOS file only ...coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format...
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...BIOS setup. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update...connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Changed Mode This item appears only ...
...BIOS setup. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration Drive Xpert Setup Utility Tools Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update...connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Changed Mode This item appears only ...
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...[Press Enter] Allows you to use the EZ Backup function that combines two hard drives as normal SATA connectors. Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of data from... to display the information of the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When using only one single drive partition. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode...
...[Press Enter] Allows you to use the EZ Backup function that combines two hard drives as normal SATA connectors. Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of data from... to display the information of the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When using only one single drive partition. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode...