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... 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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv Contents 2.3.11 Rear panel ...
... 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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv Contents 2.3.11 Rear panel ...
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...) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. ESD Guards - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports "Ultimate COOL!" SABERTOOTH X79 specifications...
...) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. ESD Guards - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports "Ultimate COOL!" SABERTOOTH X79 specifications...
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... 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 x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary...
... 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 x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary...
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... Mode is a user-friendly utility that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to supervise energy management, fan speed...
... Mode is a user-friendly utility that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to supervise energy management, fan speed...
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... already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. This is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to flash the BIOS ever! ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to reduce carbon footprint of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. * ... ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 1-5 It allows overclockers to energy consumptions. ASUS provides extra ports with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through USB 3.0 peripherals with no additional power adapters. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your choice from ASUS...
... already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. This is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to flash the BIOS ever! ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to reduce carbon footprint of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. * ... ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 1-5 It allows overclockers to energy consumptions. ASUS provides extra ports with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through USB 3.0 peripherals with no additional power adapters. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your choice from ASUS...
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...: When [SATA Mode] is set to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], it is necessary to load IRST Driver from the support CD to the USB flash drive before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. * Windows® XP: • 32 bit: Intel® IRST driver for the ... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to detect the optical disk drive (ODD), or else the ODD will not run. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-17 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for the system to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. For details, ...
...: When [SATA Mode] is set to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], it is necessary to load IRST Driver from the support CD to the USB flash drive before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. * Windows® XP: • 32 bit: Intel® IRST driver for the ... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to detect the optical disk drive (ODD), or else the ODD will not run. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-17 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for the system to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. For details, ...
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... disk drives. We strongly recommend that you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to detect the storage devices. 2. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to the USB flash drive before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. * Windows®... 64 bit: When [SATA Mode] is available only if you copy the IRST Driver from the driver disk during Windows XP 64 bit installtion for X79 platform does NOT support Windows® XP 32 bit. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® ...
... disk drives. We strongly recommend that you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to detect the storage devices. 2. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to the USB flash drive before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. * Windows®... 64 bit: When [SATA Mode] is available only if you copy the IRST Driver from the driver disk during Windows XP 64 bit installtion for X79 platform does NOT support Windows® XP 32 bit. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® ...
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...This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the ...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system... system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
...This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the ...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system... system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
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... the image below) 3. The BIOS update completes when the flashing light stops. Updating BIOS may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-43 2.3.13 USB BIOS Flashback 1. The BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to flash (on the third second). 4. Download the BIOS ROM file from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and rename the ROM...
... the image below) 3. The BIOS update completes when the flashing light stops. Updating BIOS may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-43 2.3.13 USB BIOS Flashback 1. The BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to flash (on the third second). 4. Download the BIOS ROM file from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and rename the ROM...
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Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. When you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to display the submenu. 3.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears.
Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. When you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to display the submenu. 3.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears.
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... failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
... failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
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... version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-37 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest...
... version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-37 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest...
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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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 the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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 the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-41 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that 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...
... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-41 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that 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...
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...3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same 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. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk ...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot ...
...3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same 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. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk ...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot ...
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... is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-43 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned...
... is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-43 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned...
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...on Yes to reboot or you restart your system. Chapter 4 The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Click Next. 3. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. You can also see the new logo next time you can click on ...Booting Preview to the boot logo. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to preview the boot image. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. Click on Auto Tune to complete logo update.
...on Yes to reboot or you restart your system. Chapter 4 The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Click Next. 3. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. You can also see the new logo next time you can click on ...Booting Preview to the boot logo. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to preview the boot image. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. Click on Auto Tune to complete logo update.