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...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...16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
...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...16 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
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...support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS...dealer. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are ...
...support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS...dealer. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are ...
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... 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. 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 additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray...
... 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. 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 additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray...
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Before you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package... for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1...
Before you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package... for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: ... Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-25 IEEE 1394a port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: ... Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
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... motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
... motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58...
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... 2 2. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer...
... 2 2. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer...
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...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ... this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1
...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ... this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1
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... Windows® environment. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, and...
... Windows® environment. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, and...
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... recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the... ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to the USB port. 3. Doing ...
... recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the... ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to the USB port. 3. Doing ...
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.... JMB 36x OptionRom [Enabled] This item appears only when you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
.... JMB 36x OptionRom [Enabled] This item appears only when you set this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
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... supplementary user manuals. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to...
... supplementary user manuals. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to...
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...provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the language to...software manual. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...
...provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the language to...software manual. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...
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...detailed software configuration. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide ...xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. View ...
...detailed software configuration. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide ...xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. View ...
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... you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Fan Xpert > Fan Xpert v1.xx.xx. Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to cancel the 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. ...
... you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Fan Xpert > Fan Xpert v1.xx.xx. Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to cancel the 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. ...
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... button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came...
... button ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-5 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came...
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... a computer virus infection. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. 4.5 Creating a... motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3.
... a computer virus infection. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-15 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. 4.5 Creating a... motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3.
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...USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver ...for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Follow the succeeding screen ...
...USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver ...for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Follow the succeeding screen ...