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ii E5995 Second Edition (V2) August 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, t.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ..................................................................................................
iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 2-22 2.7 Onboard switch ........................................................................................ 2-24 2.8 Connectors .
v 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency ....................................................................... 3-13 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency ........................................................................ 3-14 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency ...............................
vi 3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority ................................................................... 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration .
vii Contents 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology ............................... 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ....................
viii 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.
ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
x About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. 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.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xii SABERTOOTH X58 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® X58 / ICH10R System bus Up to 6.
xiii (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH X58 specications summary Audio Realtek ® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detect.
xiv *Specications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH X58 specications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another s.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 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 .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design E.S.P . – Efcient Switching Power Design Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided not only for the CPU, but also for other key components such as chipsets.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Shield 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 SABERT OOTH X58 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-3 Chapter 2 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-35 2. CPU, chassis, power , and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin NB_FAN) 2-33 3.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-5 Chapter 2 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 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 .
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-7 Chapter 2 The CPU ts 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! 6.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-9 Chapter 2 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 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 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) V oltage DIM M soc ket sup port (Opti ona l) A* B* CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DV er4.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-13 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability V endor Part No. Size S S / D S Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) V oltage DI MM s ock et su ppor t ( Opti ona l) A* B* C* D* A-DA TA AD31600G001GMU 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9- 9- 9-2 4 ( 13 33- 8- 8-8 -2 4) 1.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-15 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) V oltage DIM M soc ket sup port (Opti ona l) A* B* C* D* OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4GB (2 x 2 GB ) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5) 1.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modul es inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-17 Chapter 2 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. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subs ections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-19 Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 K.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 specications.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-21 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use rst 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 2.0 x16_2 (beige) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-23 Chapter 2 2. CPU / DRAM Bus overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS) 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.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switch The onboar d switc h allo ws you to ne -tune perf ormanc e when workin g on a bare o r open- case syst em. This is id eal fo r ov ercloc kers an d game rs who contin ually c hange setting s to e nhance syst em per formanc e.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-25 Chapter 2 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 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 SA T A port 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. External SA T A port 4.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 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 2.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-27 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1-channel Speakers Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-29 Chapter 2 1. Intel ® ICH10R Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A 1-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 3.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A_6G_1, 7-pin SA T A_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are set to IDE Mode by default.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-31 Chapter 2 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB11 12) 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.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-33 Chapter 2 6. CPU, chassis, power , and NB fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1; 3-pin CHA_F AN2–3; 3-pin PWR_F AN; 3-pin NB_F AN) 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 .
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 m odule cable to t his connector , then install the modul e to a slot open ing at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-35 Chapter 2 9. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-37 Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 2-39 Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-3 Chapter 3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-5 Chapter 3 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overcl.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-7 Chapter 3 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 .
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 <Enter> to display the submenu. Refer to section 3.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-9 Chapter 3 T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.2 Storage Conguration The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-1 1 Chapter 3 3.4.3 AHCI Conguration This menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the item Congure SA T A as from the submenu of SA T A Conguration to [AHCI].
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-13 Chapter 3 The conguration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM O.C. Prole [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock T uner item to [D.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency . Y ou can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 200.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM RAS# ACT T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [30 DRAM Clock] [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Congur.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Aut.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.17 IOH V oltage [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 V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the IOH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.22 DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DA T A 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 .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-19 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-21 Chapter 3 Intel PPM Conguration Congure CPU EIST and C-state function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] [Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Conguration Onboard Devices Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF] RTL8.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Marvell 9128 Controller [IDE Mode] Allows you to select the Marvell 9128 controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller . [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-25 Chapter 3 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Y es] When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-27 Chapter 3 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 <Enter> to display the conguration options.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-29 Chapter 3 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB/MCH T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/motherboard/ MCH temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Upper T emperature [70ºC/158ºF] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Conguration 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-31 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 1st – xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev .] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-33 Chapter 3 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Boot <Enter> to change password.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-35 Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Current CMOS Restore CMOS A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit PATH: A: BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58 VER: 0103 DATE: 03/09/2010 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ASUSTek O.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-37 Chapter 3 3.9.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST).
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Update T o Normal Mode [Press Enter] Allows you to use the SA T A_6G_1 and SA T A_6G_2 connectors as normal SA T A connectors. When using only one hard disk in Normal Mode , connect the hard disk to the SA T A_6G_1 connector on the motherboard.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 3-39 Chapter 3 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-3 Chapter 4 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 le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 proles offer exible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.3 Audio congurations 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 .
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-7 Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-9 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. 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 <Enter>.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell 9128 SA T A 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SA T A hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell 9128 SA T A 6.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Conguration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Species the size of single data block on the virtual disk.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-13 Chapter 4 6. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility . Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Y es N o Exit Delete an existing RAID Array 1.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete Virtual Disk 2. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to delete the selected RAID array .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-15 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy 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. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 4-17 Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Congure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU.
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 5-7 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately .
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 B1. 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 .
ASUS SABERT OOTH X58 5-9 Chapter 5 B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration .
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