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... not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it ... valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
... not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it ... valid to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
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...AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 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 ...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...
...AI NET 2 3-37 3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 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 ...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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...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
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... 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. xiv x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support...
... 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. xiv x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support...
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...card inoperable. Ensure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for ... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion...
...card inoperable. Ensure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for ... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion...
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... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the... and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the...
... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the... and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the...
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... the Manual tab. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software manual files are in this section are for reference only. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. The actual...
... the Manual tab. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software manual files are in this section are for reference only. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. The actual...
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.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and... 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with these components.
.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and... 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with these components.
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...settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable:... adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Refer to the software manual in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed...
...settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable:... adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Refer to the software manual in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed...
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... for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the...
... for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the...
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...disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. If one drive to Windows® XP ...create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set as a boot disk. ...
...disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. If one drive to Windows® XP ...create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set as a boot disk. ...
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... drives for the RAID set : 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support The SELECT DISKS screen appears: Port Drive Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB...
... drives for the RAID set : 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support The SELECT DISKS screen appears: Port Drive Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB...
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... [DEL]-Delete Volume 2. Press to exit or press to return to non-RAID. You will reset the disks to the utility main menu. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to delete, and then press . The...
... [DEL]-Delete Volume 2. Press to exit or press to return to non-RAID. You will reset the disks to the utility main menu. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to delete, and then press . The...
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... physical disk included in the image below. The configuration options represent the tolerance value of single data block on the virtual disk. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return 4. Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Quick Init: Enables or disables quick initialization of a size slightly smaller than...
... physical disk included in the image below. The configuration options represent the tolerance value of single data block on the virtual disk. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return 4. Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Quick Init: Enables or disables quick initialization of a size slightly smaller than...
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... Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from Marvell BIOS Setup? Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. Yes No Press to...
... Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from Marvell BIOS Setup? Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. Yes No Press to...
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... the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the...
... the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the...
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Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. Save and exit the file. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 7. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Use Notepad to both sections.
Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. Save and exit the file. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 7. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Use Notepad to both sections.