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... 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tool menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-33 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-34 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-41 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
... 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tool menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-33 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-34 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-41 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
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... EVO 4-8 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control 4-11 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-15 4.3.8 ASUS Update 4-16 4.3.9 MyLogo2 4-17 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations 4-20 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-20 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-21 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-21 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-21 4.4.5 Marvell RAID...
... EVO 4-8 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control 4-11 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-15 4.3.8 ASUS Update 4-16 4.3.9 MyLogo2 4-17 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations 4-20 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-20 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-21 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-21 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-21 4.4.5 Marvell RAID...
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...chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ... 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 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
...chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ... 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 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 ...) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, 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...
xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 ...) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, 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...
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... shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. It allows you to easily connect... the motherboard's components. Guardian Angel MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
... shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. It allows you to easily connect... the motherboard's components. Guardian Angel MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. This is ideal for successful boot. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-15 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the...near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system ...
...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. This is ideal for successful boot. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-15 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the...near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system ...
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...) and rename the ROM file to the USB port with the updating speed. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-43 On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to SABERX79.ROM. The BIOS update completes when the flashing light stops. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to a USB portable disk. 2. Press the...
...) and rename the ROM file to the USB port with the updating speed. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-43 On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to SABERX79.ROM. The BIOS update completes when the flashing light stops. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to a USB portable disk. 2. Press the...
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... Exit menu. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-1 Do this last option only if the...Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An ...
... Exit menu. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-1 Do this last option only if the...Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An ...
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3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then... select Yes. Label Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from ...
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then... select Yes. Label Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from ...
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... ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Refer to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-37 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Refer to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-37 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... instructions to download. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and ...then click Next. 2. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during...
... instructions to download. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and ...then click Next. 2. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during...
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... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-39 Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-39 Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
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...USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys ...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. ...
...USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys ...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. ...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires 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. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-41 Doing so can...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires 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. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-41 Doing so can...
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... item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. This...
... item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. This...
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...: SABERTOOTH X79 VER: 0401 DATE: 09/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup... process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79...
...: SABERTOOTH X79 VER: 0401 DATE: 09/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup... process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79...
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... update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X79...
... update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X79...
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... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to complete installation. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-3 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards... The screenshots of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to Thermal Radar • The applications in -one ...
... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to complete installation. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-3 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards... The screenshots of AI Suite II. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to Thermal Radar • The applications in -one ...
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... Chapter 4 There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system to another file or USB disk to save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on this convenient updating feature. 4.3.8 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system or simply save the utility for later...
... Chapter 4 There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system to another file or USB disk to save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on this convenient updating feature. 4.3.8 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system or simply save the utility for later...
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...Then click Next and follow the given instructions. 4.3.9 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Personalize your boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking...screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-17
...Then click Next and follow the given instructions. 4.3.9 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Personalize your boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking...screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-17