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... 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 ... 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 vi Contents 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 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 ... 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 vi Contents 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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... 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - SABERTOOTH X58...
... 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I /O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - SABERTOOTH X58...
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...among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Refer to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in no more. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Thermal Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat ... for this motherboard, the switching power design is able to page 4-4 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Power Design E.S.P. - Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for other key components such as...
...among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Refer to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in no more. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Thermal Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat ... for this motherboard, the switching power design is able to page 4-4 for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Power Design E.S.P. - Efficient Switching Power Design Exclusively for other key components such as...
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... Refer to page 3-4 for details. Refer to the motherboard. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you the freedom to... share and distribute your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static ...
... Refer to page 3-4 for details. Refer to the motherboard. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you the freedom to... share and distribute your favorite settings. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static ...
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... DIMM is installed in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual...
... DIMM is installed in slot A1, B1 or C1 as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual...
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Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. You can ... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. You can ... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
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CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Doing so may damage the CPU permanently. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer ... the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. We recommend you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. Ensure that your system functions well under...
CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you to halt. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 Doing so may damage the CPU permanently. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer ... the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. We recommend you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to adjust the desired CPU and DRAM performance. Ensure that your system functions well under...
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... each timing set of failsafe settings. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 2.9... set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
... each timing set of failsafe settings. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 2.9... set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. ...set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you ...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. ...set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you ...
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...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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or ...above to use two or more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to ensure the system stability. • If you use a power supply unit ...
...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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or ...above to use two or more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to ensure the system stability. • If you use a power supply unit ...
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... LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is solved.
... LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is solved.
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... pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. After applying power, the system...and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Turn on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything ...
... pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. After applying power, the system...and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Turn on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything ...
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... file to a USB flash disk in the following utilities allow you need to boot. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of this ...motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in case you to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...
... file to a USB flash disk in the following utilities allow you need to boot. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of this ...motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in case you to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...
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... switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest... BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/...
... switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest... BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/...
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...starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability...can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash ...
...starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability...can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash ...
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...easy to use as possible. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:...overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. Do...
...easy to use as possible. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:...overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. Do...
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... the specific items for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB... keys may differ from one screen to display a list of options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If ...
... the specific items for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB... keys may differ from one screen to display a list of options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If ...
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Refer to section 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15...(C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4...
Refer to section 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15...(C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4...
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...Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. .... SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the device type connected to [AHCI]. Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this feature allows the hard disk to wait ready longer. When read/...
...Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. .... SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the device type connected to [AHCI]. Main AHCI Settings SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in this feature allows the hard disk to wait ready longer. When read/...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power 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 directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power 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 directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [...