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... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-13...
... 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 menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-13...
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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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11...
... 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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-7 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-11...
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...• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from ...the equipment off and on, the user is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
...• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from ...the equipment off and on, the user is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
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... from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using...
... from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using...
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...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How ...
...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How ...
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... module by military standard) Get rugged performance even in no more. The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Thermal Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from...heat dissipation performance. Guardian Angel MemOK! certified by yourself. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system up and simplify the ...
... module by military standard) Get rugged performance even in no more. The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Thermal Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from...heat dissipation performance. Guardian Angel MemOK! certified by yourself. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system up and simplify the ...
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...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into ...a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard against static electricity...
...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into ...a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard against static electricity...
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... cord is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist...
... cord is detached from the wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist...
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... 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 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. Clear RTC.... IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. switch 7. MemOK!
... 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 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [black]) 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) 9. Clear RTC.... IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 6. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. switch 7. MemOK!
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...SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports 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... Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical ...
...SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports 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... Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the beige slots and the brown slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical ...
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... IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card,... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Ensure to the tables on the next page. 3. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
... IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card,... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Ensure to the tables on the next page. 3. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
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... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS... process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1.
... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS... process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1.
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...not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.... BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to...
...not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. For system failure due to the wrong setting of these jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.... BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to...
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...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning... update to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds 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. Press and hold the MemOK! It...
...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning... update to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds 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. Press and hold the MemOK! It...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. External SATA port 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page ... installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. •...
Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. External SATA port 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page ... installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB 36x ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. •...
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...See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install... default. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial...
...See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install... default. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial...
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Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-... Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using ...
Chapter 2 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to IDE Mode by default. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-... Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. if you want to connect...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. if you want to connect...
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...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-36 Chapter...
...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-36 Chapter...
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...power, the system may light up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If your retailer...3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system...
...power, the system may light up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If your retailer...3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system...