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... 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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...
... 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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...
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.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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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) 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors ...! button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
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) 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors ...! button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
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...page 2-37 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you ... distribute your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install on your motherboard. Refer to the motherboard. Profile that allows you to easily connect...
...page 2-37 for details. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you ... distribute your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install on your motherboard. Refer to the motherboard. Profile that allows you to easily connect...
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...During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that 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 successful boot. switch to...also lights when the DIMM is tested. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • Press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the ...
...During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that 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 successful boot. switch to...also lights when the DIMM is tested. 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • Press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the ...
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.... If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
.... If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
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...utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download... > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
...utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download... > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
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.... The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility...
.... The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. SABTOX58.ROM ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABTOX58 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility...
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...to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move.... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it.
...to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move.... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Press to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it.
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When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...power on again. 5. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 ...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...power on again. 5. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 ...
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... Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Load From: Start O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes...] or [No], then press to confirm your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Select an item then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed ...
... Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Load From: Start O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-35 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes...] or [No], then press to confirm your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Select an item then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed ...
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Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • ...to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. 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 ... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to load the file. Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the Save ...
Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • ...to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. 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 ... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to load the file. Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the Save ...
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... have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test...
... have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to update and displays the Drive Xpert mode that you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-37 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test...
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... combines two hard drives as normal SATA connectors. All original data of the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the...SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors on the motherboard. When using only one single drive partition. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of data from the ...
... combines two hard drives as normal SATA connectors. All original data of the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for Super Speed setup. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors as one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the...SATA_6G_1 and SATA_6G_2 connectors on the motherboard. When using only one single drive partition. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that copies and maintains an identical image of data from the ...
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... you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI...in your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Double-...
... you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI...in your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Double-...