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Motherboard P6X58D-EE5435 First Edition (V1) March 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”).Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii About this
guide.......................................................................................................... ix P6X58D-E specifications summary...........................................................................Contents 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors............................................................... 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-29 2.8.2 2.9 2.10 2.8.4 3.2 Turning off the
computer.......................................................................... 2-38 Updating BIOS............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility...............................Contents 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control ...............................................................

3-14 3.5.14 CPU Voltage ............................................................................ 3-16 3.5.13 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 IOH Voltage .
............................................................................. 3-17 IOH PCIE Voltage .....................................................................Contents 3.10 3.9.4 AI NET 2..................................................................................... 3-37 Exit menu................................................................................................... 3-38 Chapter 4: 4.1 4.2 4.3 Software support Installing an operating
system.................................................................. 4-1 Support DVD information........................................................................... 4-1 4.2.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.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.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.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.P6X58D-E specifications summary CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor 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 2000(O.C.P6X58D-E specifications summary ASUS unique features True USB 3.P6X58D-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE
1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.xivChapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P6X58D-E
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.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.1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Xtreme Design Chapter 1 ASUS Xtreme Phase ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The
groundbreaking 16+2 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for QPI/Memory controller inside CPU, can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability.Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler—Stack Cool 3+
Chapter 1 Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation— making temperatures cooler by up to 20ºC.ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 1 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 time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load
multiple BIOS settings.Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 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.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.Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-35 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-33 3. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-5 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage
settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 2-22 6. MemOK! switch 2-24 7. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.2.2.3 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.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.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.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 7.2.3.2 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.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.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.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.P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. DS Brand Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A G.SKILL G.SKILL
G.P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz 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.P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz 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.P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.) 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.P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz 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 Chapter 2 Hynix CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25664BA1067.16SFD
CT25672BA1067.2.4.3 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. DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip 3.2.5 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. 6.2.5.2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support 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 slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express
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 three PCI Express 2.PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe 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 x1 x16 x16 x1 x16 x8 x8 Triple VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) or PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.2.6 Jumpers CPU /
DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Chapter 2 2-22 OV_CPU OV_DRAM_BUS
OV_QPI_DRAM Pins 1-2 (Default) up to 1.70V up to 2.00V up to 1.70V Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) up to 2.10V up to 2.46V up to 1.2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow 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. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system.2. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until
the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. Chapter 2 2-24 • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 2.8 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2
mouse port (green) 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 11. Audio I/O ports** 6. Clear CMOS switch *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port
definitions.* 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 Chapter 2 Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink MicConnect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.2.8.3 1. Internal connectors ICH10R Serial
ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1–6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 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 RAID
controller. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default.2. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA 6Gb/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.USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; USB78) 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 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 3. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.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 cable is purchased separately. 5.6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Chapter
2 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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.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. 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.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.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. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity
LED.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. 2.2.9 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.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.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.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: 2.3.2.2 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.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.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.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.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.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. This item appears in
SATA 1–SATA 4 only.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. P6X58D-E 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.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]. P6X58D-E 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.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.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.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.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] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [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 Delay3.5.17 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 1.3.5.22 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. 3.5.3.6 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 P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Advanced
Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU.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.A20M [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs. Disables this function. 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.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.Intel VT-d Configuration Advanced P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled] 3.6.Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Disables the controller. Marvell 9128 Controller [IDE Mode] Allows you to select the Marvell 9128 controller operating mode.
[Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] 3.6.4 Disables the controller. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480
Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Disables the function. [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.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 P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.3.7.3.7.7 Hardware Monitor P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [44ºC/111ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [1534RPM] [Disabled] Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] Fan 1 Fan 2
Fan 3 Q-Fan Speed Speed Speed Control Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU 3.3V 5V 12V [ 1.120V] [ 3.200V] [ 5.214V] [13.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. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle [20%] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.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 P6X58D-E 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.3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration P6X58D-E 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.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. P6X58D-E 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.P6X58D-E 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.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 P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Advanced Power
Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data Tools 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.CD-DISC (read only) [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C.3.9.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature.
The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action.3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. O.C. Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Status Status Status Status Status Status Status Status : : : : : : : : Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable.3.9.4 • This function can
support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
• Only the CMO file can be loaded.
AI NET 2 P6X58D-E BIOS Setup AI NET 2 Pair Status Check Marvell LAN cable during POST.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 P6X58D-E BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.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.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.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.4.3.2
ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® notification area. If
you minimize the application main window, click this icon to restore the window.4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically
provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from: • Turbo Mode • Medium Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode • Max.4.3.4 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 After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by doubleclicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI
Suite main window.4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. settings for different scenarios. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the
system unstable. • Only Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS TurboV.4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before
entering the Windows® OS. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in RAID mode. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. Please visit Audio configurations The Realtek
audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing 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.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.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.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 v8.5. 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.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 298.4.5 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.To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista
1. Insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 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.6. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem.
Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 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” Chapter 4 5. Add the same line to both sections.Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 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.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.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.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.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.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 • • • • 5-6 Requirements In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready
graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 5 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. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.5.2.3 1. 2. Chapter 5 3. 4. 5. 6. Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the three 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. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each
graphics card.5.2.4 Installing the device drivers 5.2.5 • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista™. The NVIDIA 3-way
SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ only. Chapter 5 Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the
NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B2.The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B5. Enabling Dual 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. Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. 2. From the NVIDIA Control
Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI. When done, click Apply. Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item.Chapter 5 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical
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2010 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Page 2iiiContentsNotices
...................................................................................................................... viiSafety information .................................................................................................... viiiAbout this guide ......................................................................................................... ixP6X58D-E specications summary .......................................................................... xiChapter 1: Product
introduction1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-11.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-11.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-21.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-21.3.2 ASUS unique
features.................................................................1-31.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features........................................ 1-5Chapter 2: Hardware information2.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-22.2.1 Motherboard layout
..................................................................... 2-22.2.2 Layout contents ........................................................................... 2-32.2.3 Placement direction.....................................................................2-42.2.4 Screw holes.................................................................................2-42.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-52.3.1
Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-52.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ............................................ 2-82.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan........................................ 2-92.4 System memory ....................................................................................... 2-102.4.1 Overview
................................................................................... 2-102.4.2 Memory congurations .............................................................. 2-112.4.3 Installing a DIMM ......................................................................
2-172.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-172.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-182.5.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-182.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-182.5.3 Interrupt
assignments................................................................2-192.5.4 PCI slots .................................................................................... 2-202.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ................................................................... 2-202.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ......................................................... 2-202.6 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 2-
222.7 Onboard switches .................................................................................... 2-232.8 Connectors ............................................................................................... 2-25Page 3iiE5435First Edition (V1) March 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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connections ............................................................... 2-262.8.3 Internal connectors....................................................................2-292.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) ..........................................
2-372.9 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-382.10 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-38Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-13.2 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-13.2.1
ASUS Update utility.....................................................................3-23.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................... 3-43.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................
3-53.3 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-63.3.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 3-63.3.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 3-63.3.3 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 3-73.3.4 Menu
items..................................................................................3-73.3.5 Submenu items ........................................................................... 3-73.3.6 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 3-73.3.7 Pop-up window............................................................................3-73.3.8 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 3-73.3.9
General help................................................................................3-73.4 Main menu .................................................................................................. 3-83.4.1 SATA 1–6 .................................................................................... 3-83.4.2 Storage Conguration ...............................................................
3-103.4.3 AHCI Conguration ................................................................... 3-113.4.4 System Information ................................................................... 3-113.5 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................3-123.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ................................................................... 3-123.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting
.................................................................... 3-133.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech .................................................. 3-133.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech ..........................................................3-133.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode .............................................. 3-133.5.6 BCLK Frequency ...................................................................... 3-133.5.7 PCIE
Frequency ....................................................................... 3-143.5.8 DRAM Frequency ..................................................................... 3-143.5.9 UCLK Frequency ......................................................................3-143.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate .................................................................. 3-143.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party Ui Priority ........................................................ 3-
14Page 5vi3.9.4 AI NET 2 .................................................................................... 3-373.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-38Chapter 4: Software support4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 4-14.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-
14.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................
4-14.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-24.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-34.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II ....................................................................... 4-34.3.2 ASUS AI Suite .............................................................................
4-44.3.3 ASUS EPU .................................................................................. 4-54.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert..........................................................................4-64.3.5 ASUS TurboV .............................................................................. 4-74.3.6 ASUS Express Gate....................................................................4-84.3.7 Audio
congurations....................................................................4-94.4 RAID congurations ................................................................................ 4-104.4.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................ 4-104.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ................................................. 4-114.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................. 4-
114.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ..................... 4-114.5 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-154.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................ 4-154.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-154.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during
Windows® OS installation ...... 4-154.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ................................................... 4-16Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-15.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-15.1.2 Before you begin
......................................................................... 5-15.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 5-25.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards .............................. 5-35.1.5 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-45.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ............................... 5-45.2
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 5-65.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-65.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 5-75.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards .................................... 5-85.2.4 Installing the device drivers
......................................................... 5-95.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ..................................... 5-9ContentsPage 6v3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control .............................................................. 3-143.5.13 CPU Voltage Control ................................................................. 3-163.5.14 CPU Voltage ............................................................................ 3-
163.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage ..................................................................... 3-163.5.16 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage .......................................................... 3-163.5.17 IOH Voltage .............................................................................. 3-173.5.18 IOH PCIE Voltage .................................................................... 3-173.5.19 ICH Voltage
.............................................................................. 3-173.5.20 ICH PCIE Voltage ..................................................................... 3-173.5.21 DRAM Bus Voltage ..................................................................
3-173.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C ................................... 3-183.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C .................................. 3-183.5.24 Load-Line Calibration ............................................................... 3-183.5.25 CPU Differential Amplitude ....................................................... 3-183.5.26 CPU Clock Skew
...................................................................... 3-183.5.27 CPU Spread Spectrum ............................................................. 3-183.5.28 IOH Clock Skew ....................................................................... 3-183.5.29 PCIE Spread Spectrum ............................................................ 3-183.6 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 3-193.6.1
CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-193.6.2 Chipset ...................................................................................... 3-223.6.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-233.6.4 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-243.6.5 PCIPnP ..................................................................................... 3-
253.7 Power menu .............................................................................................. 3-263.7.1 Suspend Mode ......................................................................... 3-263.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume .................................................... 3-263.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ..................................................................... 3-263.7.4 ACPI APIC Support
.................................................................. 3-263.7.5 EuP Ready ............................................................................... 3-263.7.6 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-273.7.7 Hardware Monitor...................................................................... 3-283.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 3-303.8.1 Boot
Device Priority................................................................... 3-303.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration ...................................................... 3-313.8.3 Security ..................................................................................... 3-323.9 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-343.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
...................................................................... 3-343.9.2 Express Gate ...........................................................................
3-353.9.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-36ContentsPage 7viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This
class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
battery should not be placed in municipal waste.