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Motherboard SABERTOOTH X58
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E5995 Second Edition (V2) August 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................................... iii Notices ...................................................................................................................... viii Safety information....................................................................................................... ix About this guide.................................................................................................
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Contents 2.6 2.7 2.8 Jumpers..................................................................................................... 2-22 Onboard switch......................................................................................... 2-24 Connectors................................................................................................ 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors............................................................... 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors.............................
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Contents 3.5.6 PCIE Frequency......................................................................... 3-14 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency....................................................................... 3-14 3.5.8 3.5.10 3.5.11 3.5.12 3.5.13 3.5.14 3.5.15 3.5.16 3.5.17 3.5.18 3.5.19 3.5.20 3.5.21 3.5.22 3.5.23 3.5.24 3.5.25 3.5.26 3.5.27 3.5.28 3.6 3.5.29 DRAM Frequency...................................................................... 3-14 QPI Link Data Rate..........................................
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Contents 3.8 Boot menu................................................................................................. 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority................................................................... 3-31 3.8.3 Security...................................................................................... 3-33 3.8.2 3.9 Tools menu................................................................................................ 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2..............................
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Contents 5.1.5 5.2 Installing the device drivers.......................................................... 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology................................ 5-4 NVIDIA SLI™ technology.......................................................................... 5-6 ® 5.2.1 Requirements............................................................................... 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers.......................................................... 5-7 5.2.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel® X58 / ICH10R System bus Up to 6.4GT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Memory 6 x DIMM, max.
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SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter Exclusive TUF features “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap.
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SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 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.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! Chapter 1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Chapter 1 Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
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1.3.2 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design E.S.P. – Efficient Switching Power Design Chapter 1 Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided not only for the CPU, but also for other key components such as chipsets. E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. TUF Components (Choke, Cap.
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ASUS Q-Shield Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-35 2. CPU, chassis, power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 2-33 3. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-5 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 5. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, OV_DRAM_BUS) 2-23 6. MemOK! switch 2-24 7. Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1–6 [black]) 2-29 8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.
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2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. 2.3.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 4. Retention tab A B Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle. 4 Chapter 2 3 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
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6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark CPU notch 7.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Chapter 2 3. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
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2.4.2 Memory configurations • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Timing Lable(Bios) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1866-9-9-9-24) 1.65 G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) G.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) A-DATA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-8-8-8-24) 1.65~1.85 V A-DATA AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) A-DATA AD3133301GOU 1GB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (1333-9-9-9-24) A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-2 2GB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (1333-9-9-9-24) A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AD31333002GOU AX3U1333PB2G7-2P AD3U1333C4G9-B AD31333E002G0U AX3U1333PB2G7-3P CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.85 V V 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 Part No.
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SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25664BA1067.16SFD CT25672BA1067.
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip 3.
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2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. Chapter 2 3. 4. 5. 6.
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2.5.
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2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supportd cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 / x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 / x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.
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PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 PCIe x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 (Single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 x4 or x1 (when PCI Express x1_2 slot is occupied) • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (beige) and PCIe 2.
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2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ® CLRTC Chapter 2 1 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 3 SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1.
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2. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) Chapter 2 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM Bus overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. OV_CPU OV_DRAM_BUS Pins 1-2 (Default) up to 1.70V up to 2.00V Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) up to 2.10V up to 2.
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2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously.
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Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 2.8 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. IEEE 1394a port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. Power External SATA port 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. External SATA port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 11. Audio I/O ports** 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions.
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* LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Chapter 2 Pink Mic
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Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.
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Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.
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2.8.3 1. Internal connectors Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R controller. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default.
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2. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. Chapter 2 2-30 • These connectors are set to IDE Mode by default. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112) SABERTOOTH X58 USB2.0 connectors PIN 1 Chapter 2 USB910 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ® USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
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4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
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6. CPU, chassis, power, and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin NB_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
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7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. 2-34 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • 2-36 System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels. The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the chassis model. 2.
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2.9 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 2.
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2.10 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 2. 4. 5. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor c. System power b. 6.
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Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 BIOS setup Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance.
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3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • • • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS directly from the Internet View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 2.
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3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • • Press + during POST to display the following.
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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 it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.
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3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
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3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
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3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Refer to section 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
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Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is installed. Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
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3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to display the submenu. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Main Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
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3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the submenu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Main AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI Port1 Port2 Port3 Port4 Port5 Port6 [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [35] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer.
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3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
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The configuration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage.
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3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.
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DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [30 DRAM Clock] [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clock] [36 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [72 DRAM Clock] [82 DRAM Clock] [88 DRAM Clock] [90 DRAM Clock] [100 DRAM Clock] [110 DRAM Clock] [124 DRAM Clock] [132 DRAM Clock] [140 DRAM Clock] [150 DRAM Clock] [160 DRAM Cl
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DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay
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3.5.17 IOH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Hub (IOH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.70V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.18 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the IOH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.76V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.19 ICH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.20 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ICH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.
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3.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.
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3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Exit Configure CPU.
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CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. Disables this function.
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Intel PPM Configuration Configure CPU EIST and C-state function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only when you enable the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech item. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel® Turbo Mode function support depends on CPU types.
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C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information.
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Marvell 9128 Controller [IDE Mode] Allows you to select the Marvell 9128 controller operating mode. [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] Disables the controller. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
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3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item and press to display the configuration options. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced USB Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions NEC USB 3.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.
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Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.5 Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Disables the function. PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
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3.7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
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3.7.5 APM Configuration SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] On On On On On By By By By By RTC Alarm PCI Devices PCIE Devices PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Options Power Off Power On Last State Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
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3.7.6 Hardware Monitor SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature MCH Temperature [44ºC/111ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] [84ºC/183ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [1534RPM] [Disabled] Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [N/A] NB Fan Speed [N/A] CPU 3.3V 5V [ 1.120V] [ 3.200V] [ 5.
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CPU Upper Temperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [40ºC/104ºF] [50ºC/122ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [80ºC/176ºF] [90ºC/194ºF] CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%] Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CPU Lower Temperature [40ºC/104ºF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
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3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
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3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
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3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press to display the configuration options. SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disable password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
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SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check to change password. again to disabled password. [Full Access] [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] Prevents user access to the Setup utility.
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3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 Drive Xpert Configuration Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.
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Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.
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3.9.3 AI NET 2 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup AI NET 2 Pair Status Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during POST. Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
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Drive Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you to use the Super Speed function that combines two hard drives as one single drive partition. All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use the EZ Backup function that copies and maintains an identical image of data from the SATA_6G_1 drive to the SATA_6G_2 drive. All original data of the SATA_6G_2 hard disk will be erased for EZ Backup setup.
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3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4: 4.1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 4.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
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4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.
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4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
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4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert 1. 2. Install Fan Xpert from the motherboard support DVD. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Fan Xpert > Fan Xpert v1.xx.xx.
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4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.
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4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. 4.4.1 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions.
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4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 4.4.
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The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.
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5. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB.
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Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) Drives 2 Capacity 298.
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4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell 9128 SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell 9128 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector. To enter the Marvell utility, press + during POST. All exisiting data on the hard disk drives will be erased when creating or deleting a RAID array.
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Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 RAID Level : RAID 0 ├ Virtual Disks Max Size(MB) : 305253 └ Free Physical Disks Stripe Size : 64KB * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS Gigabyte Rounding : 1G * └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Quick Init : Yes VD Name : Default Disks ID : 0 B Next ▶ Help Virtual disk configurations. ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save 4.
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Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks │ └ VD 0: New_VD │ ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS └ Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version: PCIe Speed Rate : Configure SATA as: ▶ Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save 6. 1B4B 91A3 B1 0.0.0000 2.1.0.1410 5.0Gbps IDE Mode ▶ ESC: Return Press .
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2. The following warning message appears: Delete Virtual Disk Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the selected RAID array. The following warning message appears: Delete MBR Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press .
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4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 4.5.1 • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows® XP limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive.
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4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP 1. 2. 3. 4. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install thirdparty SCSI or RAID driver. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.
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4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below: 1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2.
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7. Use Notepad to open the file. 8. 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 both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file.
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Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 • • • • Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified.
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5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Chapter 5 1. 2. 3. 4. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
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5.1.4 2. 3. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place.
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5.1.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 5.1.6 • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS.
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1. 2. 3. 4. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2 From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 3 1 4 Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure.
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5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Chapter 5 5.2.1 • • • Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.
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5. 6. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Chapter 5 4. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
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If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Chapter 5 B1.
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Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B4. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
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(510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Manufacturer: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN SABERTOOTH X58 Model name : Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Jul. 21, 2010 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.