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... 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-18 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slot 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 / x1 slots 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 iii Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58...
... 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-18 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slot 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 / x1 slots 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-20 iii Contents Contents...iii Notices ...viii Safety information...ix About this guide...x SABERTOOTH X58...
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...SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58... / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual...
...SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58... / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual...
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... 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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I /O - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU...
... 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. SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I /O - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU...
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... the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Triple-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. The triple-channel DDR3 ... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in multiple GPU configurations. SABERTOOTH X58 ...
... the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Triple-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost system performance. The triple-channel DDR3 ... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in multiple GPU configurations. SABERTOOTH X58 ...
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... speed up and running in the most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. Memory compatibility is able to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. The technology is among the top concerns during...upgrades. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is the fastest memory booting solution today. certified by military standard) Get rugged performance even in no more. certified through third-...All of fan speed to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3
... speed up and running in the most challenging conditions with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. Memory compatibility is able to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. The technology is among the top concerns during...upgrades. Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is the fastest memory booting solution today. certified by military standard) Get rugged performance even in no more. certified through third-...All of fan speed to page 2-24 for details. 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3
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.... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ...DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ...
.... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ...DDDDDDIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ...
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... 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...
... 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB...
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... two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel...memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58...
... two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the beige slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel...memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Single-sided DS - or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58...
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... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data.
... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data.
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...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure,... set is tested. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug...
...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure,... set is tested. A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug...
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... power on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up for more than four seconds puts the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow...
... power on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up for more than four seconds puts the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow...
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...] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Sets the PIO mode to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select this option...
...] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Sets the PIO mode to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-9 Select this option...
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...submenu of the general system specifications. 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 AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI... this feature allows the hard disk to wait ready longer. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system.
...submenu of the general system specifications. 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 AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI... this feature allows the hard disk to wait ready longer. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is a monitor system.
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...D.O.C.P X.M.P. The configuration options for this item to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU ...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... the system to set overclocking parameters. is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select...
...D.O.C.P X.M.P. The configuration options for this item to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU ...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... the system to set overclocking parameters. is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select...
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...] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to work in high performance. Use and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The configuration options for the following two items appear...at its default speed. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install on the DIMMs you to select a DRAM...
...] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by your memory to work in high performance. Use and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. The configuration options for the following two items appear...at its default speed. Use the and keys to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-13 DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install on the DIMMs you to select a DRAM...
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...3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU Uncore frequency to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may not be launched. 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in the ...this menu allow you to set the PCI Express frequency. 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] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM...
...3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU Uncore frequency to increase the transmission bandwidth between the memoy controller and memory modules. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may not be launched. 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in the ...this menu allow you to set the PCI Express frequency. 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] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM...
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...] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be enabled in order to zero (0). Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in the near future...
...] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be enabled in order to zero (0). Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into the cache that are enabled. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in the near future...
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... the current BIOS file to sub-item. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current 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] ..., and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. 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 and single...
... the current BIOS file to sub-item. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current 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] ..., and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. 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 and single...
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...area. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations,...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application....
...area. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations,...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application....