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SABERTOOTH
X58
Motherboard
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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”). Product warranty or service will not be extende
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ..................................................................................................................... viii Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix About this guide .....................................................................................
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Contents 2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-22 2.7 Onboard switch ........................................................................................2-24 2.8 Connectors ...............................................................................................2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..............................................................2-25 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections ........................
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Contents 3.5.6 BCLK Frequency .......................................................................3-13 3.5.7 PCIE Frequency ........................................................................3-14 3.5.8 DRAM Frequency......................................................................3-14 3.5.9 UCLK Frequency.......................................................................3-14 3.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate ...................................................................3-14 3.5.11
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Contents 3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority...................................................................3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration ......................................................3-32 3.8.3 Security .....................................................................................3-33 3.9 Tools menu .................................................................
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Contents 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers .........................................................5-4 ® 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-4 ® 5.2 NVIDIA SLI™ technology .........................................................................5-6 5.2.1 Requirements ..............................................................................5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-6 5.2.3 Installing
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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. These limits are designed to provide r
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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. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jump
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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/W ARNING: 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. Typography Bold text Indicate
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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. 24GB, DDR3 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Triple channel memory architecture ® Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hype
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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. & MOSFET ; c
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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 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x NB Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Conn
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1
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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. 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
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1.3.2 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design E.S.P. – Efficient 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. E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military standard) Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust chokes, capacitors, and MOSFETs – certified through th
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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 Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a t
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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. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
