P6X58-E WS
Motherboard
E6383
First Edition
February 2011
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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................... viii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
P6X58-E WS specications summary ...................................................... xii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-10
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................2-11
2.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-12
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-13
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-18
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-19
2.5.4 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-20
2.6 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 2-22
2.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23
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2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-26
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 2-27
2.8.3 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-30
2.9 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ................................................ 2-41
2.9.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout ............................................ 2-41
2.9.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card ....................................... 2-41
2.9.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes.................................. 2-42
2.10 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-43
2.11 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-44
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-5
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-6
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-7
3.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-7
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-7
3.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 3-8
3.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 3-8
3.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 3-8
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-8
3.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 3-8
3.2.9 General help ................................................................... 3-8
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-9
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 3-9
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 3-9
3.3.3 Language [English] ......................................................... 3-9
3.3.4 SATA 1-6 ....................................................................... 3-10
3.3.5 Storage Conguration ....................................................3-11
3.3.6 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-12
3.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 3-13
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 3-14
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3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ............................................. 3-15
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] .............................................. 3-15
3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] ....................... 3-15
3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] ............................. 3-15
3.4.5 High TDP Turbo Mode [Auto] ........................................ 3-16
3.4.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX] ................................................ 3-16
3.4.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX] ................................................. 3-16
3.4.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ............................................... 3-16
3.4.9 UCLK Frequency [Auto] ................................................ 3-16
3.4.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] ............................................. 3-16
3.4.11 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] ......................................... 3-17
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] ...................................................... 3-17
3.4.13 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] ................................................ 3-17
3.4.14 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] .................................... 3-17
3.4.15 IOH Voltage [Auto] ........................................................ 3-17
3.4.16 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ............................................... 3-17
3.4.17 ICH Voltage [Auto] ........................................................ 3-18
3.4.18 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ............................................... 3-18
3.4.19 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] ............................................. 3-18
3.4.20 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] ............. 3-19
3.4.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] ............. 3-19
3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ......................................... 3-19
3.4.23 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] ................................. 3-19
3.4.24 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] ................................................ 3-19
3.4.25 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ....................................... 3-19
3.4.26 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] ................................................. 3-19
3.4.27 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ...................................... 3-19
3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-20
3.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 3-20
3.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 3-23
3.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration ...................................... 3-24
3.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-26
3.5.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 3-27
3.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 3-28
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3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 3-28
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ................................ 3-28
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ......................................... 3-28
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 3-28
3.6.5 EuP Ready [Disabled] ................................................... 3-28
3.6.6 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-29
3.6.7 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 3-30
3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-32
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 3-32
3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 3-33
3.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 3-34
3.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-36
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 3-36
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole ......................................................... 3-37
3.8.3 Drive Xpert Conguration .............................................. 3-38
3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-39
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ..................................... 4-2
4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-3
4.3.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................ 4-3
4.3.2 TurboV EVO .................................................................... 4-4
4.3.4 EPU ................................................................................. 4-6
4.3.5 FAN Xpert ....................................................................... 4-7
4.3.6 Probe II ........................................................................... 4-8
4.3.7 Sensor Recorder ............................................................. 4-9
4.3.9 Audio congurations ..................................................... 4-10
4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-12
4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 4-12
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 4-13
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ...................................... 4-13
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ......... 4-14
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4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility ........................................................ 4-18
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 4-22
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 4-22
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 4-22
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver
during Windows® OS installation ................................... 4-23
4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ....................................... 4-24
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Requirements .................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Before you begin ............................................................. 5-1
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards .............................. 5-2
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 5-3
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ................... 5-3
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ........................................................... 5-5
5.2.1 Requirements .................................................................. 5-5
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards .......................... 5-6
5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ........................ 5-7
5.2.4 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 5-8
5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................... 5-8
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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 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.
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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This 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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/
REACH.htm.
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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 cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you
are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
DO 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.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI®
CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
BUPDATER /iP6X58EWS.ROM
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P6X58-E WS specications summary
CPU Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition/
Chipset Intel® X58 + ICH10R
System Bus Up to 6.4 GT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
Memory 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 )
Multi-GPU Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way Geforce SLI™ techonology
Storage Intel ICH10R controller (supports Intel matrix storage
LAN 2 x Intel® 82574L GbE LAN
USB USB 3.0 controller
Core™ i7 Processor
Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® W5500/3600/3500 Series
Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® X5600/5500 Series
Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® E5600/5500 Series
Intel® Scoket 1366 Xeon® L5600/5500 Series
Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology
*Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Nvidia NF200
1800(O.C.)/ 1600(O.C.)/ 1333/ 1066 MHz, non-ECC/
ECC un-buffered memory
Triple channel architecture
Support Intel Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Due to Intel spec denition, DIMMs of DDR3-1800 or
above are supported by specic CPU models only.
*Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper
DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support.
**Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the
Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8 )
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8 )
1 x PCIe x1 slot
Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ technology, up to Quad
CrossFireX™
tech.)tech.)
- 6 x SATA 150/3006 x SATA 150/300
- IntelIntel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1,
10, and 510, and 5
Marvell® 88SE9128 PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller:
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0 and 12 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0 and 1
- Support teaming function
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Blue, at back panel)
Intel® X58 Chipset
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at
back panel)
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1394 VIA VT6315N supports 2 x 1394a ports
Audio Realtek ALC 889, 8 channels High Denition Audio
ASUS Unique Features EPU - 6 Engine
Workstation Unique
Features
BIOS Features 16Mb ash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0,
Manageability BIOS ash utility under DOS
Back Panel I/O Ports PS/2 KB/MS port
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm)
CODEC
- Multi-Streaming
- Jack-Sensing
- Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
- ASUS Noise-Filer
True 16+2 Phase Power Design
Turbo V
Fan Xpert
Q-Shield
Q-Connector
Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
My Logo 2
CrashFree BIOS 3
EZ Flash 2
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
O.C. Prole
5 PCIe x16 slots
G.P. Diagnosis Card bundled
ASUS SASsaby Cards support (PCIEx16_5 slot only)
ASUS WS Diag. LED
Wfm2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v 2.4,
WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, AI NET2, Chassis
Intrusion
AI Suite II
ASUS Update
ASUS PC Probe II
Anti-Virus Software (OEM version)
Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 8.0
Microsoft DirectX ver 9.0C
2 x RJ45
S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
1 x IEEE1394a
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
Chapter 1: Product
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introduction
Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
ASUS P6X58-E WS
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P6X58-E WS 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.
Motherboard ASUS P6X58-E WS
I/O modules 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports)
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables
4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)
1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version
only)
1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only)
1 x ASUS 2-Way SLI bridge connector
1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS P6X58-E WS 1-1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition /
Core™ i7 Processor / Xeon™ Processor support/ Xeon™ Processor supportsupport
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors Extreme Edition
/ Core™ i7 processor / Xeon™ 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 6.4GT/s and a max
bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 / Xeon™ series processor is one of
the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
Intel® X58 Chipset
The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest
Intel® Core™ i7 Processors and Intel’s next generation system interconnect
interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by
utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also
supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.
Triple-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) /1866 (O.C.) /
1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000
(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) /1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the
higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet
applications. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your
system memory to boost system performance.
PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and
bandwidth which enhances system performance.
3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you the multi-GPU choice of
either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features a dedicated graphics engine
on the most powerful Intel X58 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU
congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
True USB 3.0 Support
10X Faster Date Rates!
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest
connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and
peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible
with USB 2.0 components.
True SATA 6Gb/s Support
Experience the Future of Storage!
Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard
delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability,
faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features
ASUS TurboV
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS TurboV.
This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an
advanced and easy-to-use interface—allowing you to overclock without exiting
or rebooting the OS. With micro adjustments of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and
DRAM voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits—only extreme results to
break new OC records! See page 4-28 for details.
ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design
The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the
ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to
vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efciency, dispel heat
generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to
other VRM solution. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on)
MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made
high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also
ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior
overclocking score ever than before.
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ASUS Workstation Features
ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and
storage technology.
True @16 3-Way SLI
The Best Graphic Performance you EVER have
The True @16 PCI-E Gen2 3-Way SLI will present you the fastest and the
most reliable graphic performance you ever have when you are engaged in
Mechanical/Architecture/Interior/Aircraft/Audio/Video Design or when you are
playing games in leisure time
Diag LED
Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in
sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED
next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This
user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem
within a second.
Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN
For more reliable networking, the P6X58-E WS features built-in dual Intel
server-class Gigabit LAN. It uses lower CPU utilization, increasing throughput
to achieve outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse
operating systems.Besides,Intel® 82574L chipset has certication of VMware
to support virtualization technology.
G.P. Diagnosis card
Bundled with P6X58-E WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis
card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing
precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs.
ASUS Power Saving Solution
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced
computing power and energy consumption.
ASUS EPU
The new ASUS EPU—the world’s rst power saving engine, has been
upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power
savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power
in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the
CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system
fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via
intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.
Fanless Design - Heat-pipe
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing
airow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative
heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it
provides options for users to install side-ow fan or passive cooler. The Heat
Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and
affect the heat dissipation performance.
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis
fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused
by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system
loading. Built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to
achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
TPM Support
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and
ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive
Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
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ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Slot enhances your DIY experience that speeds up and simplies
the DIY process!
ASUS Q-Shield
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect
your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Without the usual "ngers" present,
this new design is convenient and safe to install.
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 time and avoiding
wrong cable connections.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be
stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and
distribute their favorite settings.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based ash utility.
IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)
jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and
keeps the best signal quality.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware
2
information
Chapter summary
2
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-18
2.6 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 2-22
2.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26
2.9 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ................................................ 2-41
2.10 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-43
2.11 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-44
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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.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.
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2.2.2 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG)
2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-6
3. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-11
5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin
OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_Bus; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM)
6. MarvellMarvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray])(7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray])
7. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 2-31
8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 2-22
9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-39
10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-35
11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-23
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-30
13. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) 2-25
14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-33
15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-36
16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-38
17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3-38
2-37
2-34
2-24
2-32
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2.2.3 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure 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 (9) 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.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector to ensure
system stability.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA1366 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
2. Press the load lever with your
Retention tab
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
A
retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
B
Load lever
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle.
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Load plate
4
3
5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
6. Position the CPU over the socket,
making sure that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket, and then t the socket
alignment key into the CPU notch.
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!
PnP cap
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notch
Alignment key
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7. Apply several drops of thermal paste
to the exposed area of the CPU that
the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is spread in an even
thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
The thermal paste is toxic and
inedible. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, ensure to
wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger
directly.
8. Close the load plate (A), and then
push the load lever (B) until it snaps
into the retention tab.
A
B
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you
use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
design and requires no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
B
A
B
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
A
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
A
B
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B
1
A
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
1
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
B
A
B
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
A
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
A
B
B
A
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is
notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules
are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
Channel C DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2
Recommended memory conguration for better performance
Mode
2 DIMMs - Populated - Populated - -
3 DIMMs - Populated - Populated - Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Populated - Populated
6 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated
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Sockets
DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1
Due to Intel CPU spec denition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is
installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the table above for recommended
memory conguration.
2.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB ECC or non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• 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 conguration. Any excess memory from
the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to Intel spec denition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported
for one DIMM per channel only.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V
may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs
with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we
recommend that you do any of the following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit
Windows OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under
the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support
a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Hold the DIMM by both of its
ends, then insert the DIMM
vertically into the socket. Apply
force to both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place, and
the DIMM cannot be pushed
in any further to ensure proper
sitting of the DIMM.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch
damage.
DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
1
2
Unlocked retaining clip
3
Locked Retaining Clip
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the
socket.
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A-DATA AD31333E002G0U 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V V V V
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 V V V
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.1 V V V
CORSAIR BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-1333C9
(CM3X1024-1333C9)Ver1.1
CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX
(CM3X2048-1333C9DHX)Ver3.2
CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 V V V
Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFB 1024MB SS MICRON D9GTS (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 2048MB DS MICRON D9JNM (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-DG-E 1024MB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-DG-E (1333-8-8-8-24) V
G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 V V V V
G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 V V V V
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 V V V V
KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8EE9 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 V V V V
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 V V V V
MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G4BYES 1024MB SS MICRON Z9HWR (1333-9-9-9-24) V V
MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G4BYES 2048MB DS MICRON Z9HWR (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5-20) V
OCZ OCZ3X13333GK 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7(1066-6-6-6-16) 1.6 V V
OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) V
OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7(1333-7-7-7-20) 1.8 V V V V
OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5) 1.85 V
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V V
OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V V V V
Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H 2048MB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V
Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9(1333-9-9-9-24) V V V
Aeneon AEH760UD00-13H 1024MB DS AENEON AEH93R13H (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) V V V V
BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) V V V V
Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-CG (1333-9-9-9-24) V V V V
Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1024MB SS PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 V V V V
Patriot PVT33G1333ELK 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V V V V
Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 V V V V
2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.70 V V V V
4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.70 V V
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Dimm(Bios)
Voltage
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
A* B* C* D*
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Vendor Part No. Size
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 V V V
Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFB 1024MB SS MICRON Z9HWQ 7 V V V V
Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 V V V V
Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2048MB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 V V V V
ELPIDA EBJ11RD8BAFA-AE-E 1024MB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E(ECC) 7 V V V V
ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1024MB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 V V V
Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1024MB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 V V V V
Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1024MB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 V V V
Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2048MB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 V V V V
Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 2048MB DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 V V V
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 1.5 V V V V
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 1.5 V V V V
MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1024MB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 V V V V
MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS MICRON 7VD22 7 V V V V
Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10F 1024MB SS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F 7 V V V V
Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G 1024MB SS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G 8 V V V V
Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F 2048MB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F 7 V V V V
Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G 2048MB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G 8 V V V V
Aeneon AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1024MB DS AENEON AEH93R10F 7 V V V V
Elixir M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 V V V V
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Dimm(Bios)
Voltage
(Optional)
A* B* C* D*
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 as one pair of
Dual-channel memory conguration.
• B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1, B1 and
C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory conguration.
• C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1, B1 and
C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory
conguration.
• D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the
black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure 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. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Redirect to IRQ#9
4 12 Reserved
5 13 Reserved
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Reserved
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 Reserved
10 5 Reserved
11 6 Reserved
12 7 Reserved
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Reserved
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIEx16_1 shared – – – – – –
PCIEx16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_3 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_4 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_5 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – –
LAN_1 – shared – – – – – –
LAN_2 – – shared – – – – –
USB2.0_1 – – – – – – shared
USB2.0_2 – – shared – – – – –
SATA_1 – – shared – – – – –
SATA_2 – – – – shared – – –
USB3.0 shared – – – – – – –
SATA6G shared – – – – – – –
1394 – – – shared – – – –
Audio Azalia – – – – – – shared –
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A B C D E F G H
2.5.4 Expansion slots
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.
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (x16 mode)
2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode)
3 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
4 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 mode)
5 PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
6 PCIe 1.0 x1_1 slot
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• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI
Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.
• In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_3 (or
PCIe 2.0 x16_5) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics carsds to get better) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics carsds to get better
performance.
• In 2-Way SLI™ mode, use the following slot combinations for PCI Express
x16 graphics cards to get better performance:
PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slots
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots
PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots
• In 3-Way SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1, PCIe 2.0 x16_3 and PCIe 2.0
x16_5 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
• When using the PCIe 2.0 x16_1, PCIe 2.0 x16_3 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots
for 3-Way SLI™ mode, the three slots will work at x16 link while PCIe 2.0
x16_2 and PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots are not occupied.
• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running
CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-31 for details.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled
CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal
environment. See page 2-29 for details.
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2.6 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate
that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
2. POST State LEDs
POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and
HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found,
the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is
solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root
problem within seconds.
You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section
Setting Conguration
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for details.
3.7.2 Boot
2.7 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move
the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS
clearance, reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before rebooting the system.
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2. 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.
OV_CPU OV_DRAM_BUS OV_QPI_DRAM
Pins 1-2 (Default) up to 1.70V up to 1.90V up to 1.70V
Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) up to 1.9V up to 2.46V up to 1.9V
• Before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability,
use the BIOS items rst to adjust the desired CPU, DRAM, and QPI
performance. Make sure your system functions well under the highest BIOS
voltage settings before you change the setting of these three jumpers.
• DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 2–3 when you install a new CPU
and have not booted for the rst time. Doing so may cause the system to
halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper,
shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1–2.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V
may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs
with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.
• The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings.
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3. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL)
These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL
jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using
3-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 4-pin fans.
• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may
not work.
• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not
work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.
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2.8 Connectors
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port
2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
3. LAN2 (RJ-45) port* 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
4. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2
5. LAN1 (RJ-45) port* 11. Audio I/O ports**
6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6
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* LAN port LED indications
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
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN port
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
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Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.8.3 Internal connectors
1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
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2. 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.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5,
and 10 conguration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the
onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller.
•
These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard
IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these
connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these
connectors, set the Congure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See
section 3.3.5 Storage Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or
the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•
You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is
available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version.
•
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Congure SATA as in the BIOS to
[AHCI]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Conguration for details.
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3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial
ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
• The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI
device is not supported.
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
Serial ATA hard disk drives.
•
When using hot- plug an d NCQ, set the
item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Refer to section
Conguration
• Press <Ctrl> + <M> during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create
or delete a RAID conguration.
• If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID conguration
created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver
disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS
installation. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load rst the
library
For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the
Controller Driver
for details.
driver, and t hen load
.
Marvel l 91xx SATA Controller Driv er
Marvell Storage Controlle r
3.5.6 Onboard Devices
Marvell shared
Marvell 91xx SATA
.
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4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)
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
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel
USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector
(USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector
onboard.
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5. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA—2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A—7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the
fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1—3 connectors support the ASUS
Advanced Q-Fan feature.
• If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the
rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or
CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
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6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.
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7. 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.
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!
The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.
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8. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG)
These connectors are for ATX 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.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)
and provides a minimum power of 600 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU
with 1000 W power or above to ensure the system stability.
PSU suggested list
PSU suggested list
SilverStone ST1000
Seasonic SS-600HT
Thermaltake W0083RE
Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP
Silverstone SST-ST75ZF
EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P)
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9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the
HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable.
The S/PDIF out cable is purchased separately.
10. 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. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module
to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector, ensure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD
Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 3-25 or details.
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11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
•
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. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
•
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
•
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)
IDE_LED
POWER SW
RESET SW
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel
cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS
Q-Connector.
1. Connect the front panel cables to
the ASUS Q-Connector.
Refer to the labels on the
Q-Connector to know the detailed
pin denitions, then match them
to the respective front panel cable
labels.
The labels on the front panel cables
may vary depending on the chassis
model.
2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector
to the system panel connector,
making sure the orientation
matches the labels on the
motherboard.
3. The front panel functions are now
enabled. The gure shows the
Q-Connector properly installed on
the motherboard.
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2.9 G.P. Diagnosis card installation
2.9.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout
LED 0 and 1
Power Switch. Press
to turn ON or OFF the
2.9.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card
1. Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard.
computer.
Reset Button.
Press to restart the
computer.
Card connector
Ensure to turn off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to
avoid electrical shock hazard.
2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis
card facing to the SATA ports,
align the card connector with the
TPM connector and press rmly
until the card sits on the connector
completely.
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2.9.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes
D0 Initiate chip 75 Detect IDE
D1 Enable IO device for bootlock 78 Initiate option ROM
D2 Check and wake up system 85 Show post error
Prepare system for memory
D3
detection and sizing
D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode
D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode
C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1
C5 Wake up AP 03 S3
0A Initiate KBC8042 04 S4
0B Detect PS2 mouse 05 S5
0C Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1
2A Initiate VGA BIOS 30 Resume from S3
38 USB initiation 40 Resume from S4
52 Detect System RAM 00 Leave BIOS and pass control to OS
87 Enter BIOS setup
A4 BIOS boot menu
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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.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the
“green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may
light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or
additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within
30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have
failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call
your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by two short
beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
No VGA detected
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
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2.11 Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds
puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section
details.
3.7 Power Menu
for
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This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the
BIOS parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup
3
Chapter summary
3
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-6
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-9
3.4 Ai Tweaker .................................................................................. 3-14
3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-20
3.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 3-28
3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-32
3.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-36
3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-39
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3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard
support DVD or a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash drive in case
you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS
using the ASUS Update utility.
3.1.1 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 le
• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le
• 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.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS
Update VX.XX.XX.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
To update the BIOS through the Internet
1. From the Windows® desktop,
click Start > Programs > ASUS
> ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window
appears.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
trafc, or click Auto Select. Click
Next.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet from the drop-down
menu, and then click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
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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 le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le
1. Fom the Windows® desktop, click
Start > Programs > ASUS >
ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window
appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a le
from the dropdown menu, then
click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS le from the
Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the update process.
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Ensure to load the BIOS
default settings to ensure
system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup
Defaults item under the Exit
menu. Refer to section 3.9 Exit
Menu for details.
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3.1.2 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.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2
1. Insert the USB ash drive that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port,
and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash
2 and press <Enter> to enable it.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P6X58-E WS
VER: 0203
DATE: 02/10/2011
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
2. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is
found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and
automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB ash drive with FAT 32/16
format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to
section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
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3.1.3 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.
You can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a
USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le.
The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le
published on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le,
download the le at support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash
drive containing the BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.
4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and
power on again.
5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To
ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press
<F2> to load default BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!
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3.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
rmware chip.
The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> 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
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
this motherboard.
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3.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [15:57:25]
System Date [Tue 02/08/2011]
Language [English]
SATA1 [HDT722516DLA380]
SATA2 [Not Detected]
SATA3 [Not Detected]
SATA4 [Not Detected]
SATA5 [Not Detected]
SATA6 [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
Submenu items
Menu bar
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Conguration elds
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
3.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
3.2.3 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.
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3.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
3.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
3.2.6 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window.
3.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter>
to display a pop-up window with the
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Suspend Mode [Auto]
ACPI Version Features [Disabled]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
conguration options for that item.
3.2.8 Scroll bar
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A scroll bar appears on the right side of
a menu screen when there are items that
do not t on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items
on the screen.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Disabled
Enabled
Scroll bar
Pop-up window
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
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3.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [15:57:25]
System Date [Tue 02/08/2011]
Language [English]
SATA1 [HDT722516DLA380]
SATA2 [Not Detected]
SATA3 [Not Detected]
SATA4 [Not Detected]
SATA5 [Not Detected]
SATA6 [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
3.3.3 Language [English]
Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen.
Conguration options: [繁體中文] [簡体中文] [日本語] [Français] [Deutsch] [English]
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3.3.4 SATA 1-6
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
Main
SATA 1
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : HDT722516DLA380
Size : 164.7GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6
SMART Monitoring:Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show
N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of drive connected to the system. Setting to [Auto] allows
automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are
specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0]
[MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.3.5 Storage Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to
congure the item.
Main
Storage Conguration
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Congure SATA as [IDE]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE]
Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive
to internally optimize the order of commands.
• If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel
Matrix Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk
drives, set this item to [RAID].
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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device
is accessed through BIOS.
Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
3.3.6 AHCI Conguration
This menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the
item Congure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Conguration to [AHCI].
Main
AHCI Settings
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port6 [Not Detected]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Some SATA CD/DVD in
AHCI mode need to
wait ready longer.
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]
Selects the boot time out value for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode.
Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
AHCI Port1–6 [XXXX]
Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.
SATA Port1 [Auto]
Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.
Congration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.7 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
BIOS Information
Version : 0203
Build Date: 02/10/11
Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz
Speed : 3200MHz
System Memory
Usable Size : 6136MB
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Bios Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.
Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and
memory modules you install on the motherboard.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Congure System Performance Settings
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled]
High TDP Turbo Mode [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
UCLK Frequency [Auto]
QPI Link Data Rate [Auto]
DRAM Timing Control
******* Please key in numbers directly! *******
CPU Voltage [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]
IOH Voltage [Auto]
IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]
ICH Voltage [Auto]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[D.O.C.P]
It’s designed to
overclock DRAM
frequency by adjusting
BCLK frequency.
[X.M.P.]
When X.M.P. is enabled
BLCK frequency,
CPU ratio and memory
parameters will be
auto optimized.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Scroll down to display the following items:
ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC [Auto]
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Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]
CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
IOH Clock Skew [Auto]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
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←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal
frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:
Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.
D.O.C.P Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency.
X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme
The conguration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the
DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1339MHz]
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. prole, which applies
different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage.
eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance]
This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]
and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module.
Conguration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency]
Memory Prole (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the
prole(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing
the system performance.
To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install
only one DIMM on each memory channel.
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],
the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled]
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.5 High TDP Turbo Mode [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item
to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.].
3.4.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX]
Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad.
The values range from 100 to 500.
3.4.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust
the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 200.
3.4.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz]
[DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]
The DRAM Frequency conguration options vary with the BCLK Frequency
item settings.
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
3.4.9 UCLK Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the Uncore Clock Ratio (UCLK).
Conguration options: [Auto] [1600MHz] [1733MHz] [1866MHz] [2000MHz]
[2133MHz] [2266MHz] [2400MHz] [2533MHz] [2666MHz] [2800MHz] [2933MHz]
[3066MHz] [3200MHz] [3333MHz] [3466MHz]
The UCLK Frequency conguration options vary with the DRAM Frequency
item settings.
3.4.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto]
Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s]
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3.4.11 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
The items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features.
The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on thedepending on the
DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
The following fourteen (14) items are adjusted by typing the desired values
using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using
the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to
2.10000V* with a 0.00625V interval.
• Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage.
Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and
setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.
• The value [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the
OV_CPU jumper is enabled. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is
[1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on
page 2-22 for details.
3.4.13 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with
a 0.02V interval.
3.4.14 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the QPI/DRAM Core voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to
1.90000V* with a 0.00625V interval.
The value [1.90000V] of the QPI/DRAM Core Voltage item is supported only
if the OV_QPI_DRAM jumper is enabled. Otherwise the maximum voltage
supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage
setting on page 2-22 for details.
3.4.15 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.
3.4.16 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.
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3.4.17 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.
3.4.18 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the SB PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with
a 0.10V interval.
The highest value of the ICH PCIE Voltage item is limited by the DRAM Bus
Voltage item.
3.4.19 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.46V* with a
0.02V interval.
• The value [2.46V] of the DRAM Bus Voltage item is supported only if
the OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage
supported is [1.90V]. See CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage
setting on page 2-22 for details.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V
may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs
with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.
• The values of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, QPI/DRAM Core
Voltage, IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage, ICH Voltage, ICH PCIE
Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled in different color,
indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table on the
next page for details.
• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high
voltage settings.
Blue Yellow Purple Red
CPU Voltage
CPU PLL Voltage 1.80V–1.90V 1.92V–2.00V 2.02V–2.10V 2.12V–2.50V
QPI/DRAM Core
Voltage
IOH Voltage 1.10V–1.18V 1.20V–1.24V 1.26V–1.30V 1.32V–1.70V
IOH PCIE Voltage 1.50V–1.58V 1.60V–1.66V 1.68V–1.74V 1.76V–2.76V
ICH Voltage 1.10V–1.20V 1.30V–1.40V N/A N/A
ICH PCIE Voltage 1.50V–1.60V 1.70V–1.80V N/A N/A
DRAM Bus
Voltage
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0.85000V–
1.22500V
1.20000V–
1.26875V
1.50V–1.64V N/A N/A 1.66V–2.46V
1.23125V–
1.29375V
1.27500V–
1.32500V
1.30000V–
1.35000V
1.33125V–
1.40000V
1.35625V
1.70000V
1.40625V–
1.70000V
3.4.20 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.
3.4.21 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.
3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel
specications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.4.23 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]
Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV]
3.4.24 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need
to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]–[Delay 1500ps]
3.4.25 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.4.26 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]
Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need
to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]–[Delay 1500ps]
3.4.27 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
USB Conguration
PCIPnP
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Congure CPU.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.5.1 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Advanced
Congure advanced CPU settings
Module Version:01.0D
Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz
Frequency :3.20GHz
BCLK Speed :133MHz
Cache L1 :256 KB
Cache L2 :1024 KB
Cache L3 :8192 KB
Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max:63)
Ratio Actual Value:24
CPUID :106A4
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Scroll down to display the following items:
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
A20M [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]
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Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
NOTE: Please key in
ratio numbers directly
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently
according to your CPU model.
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering]
[Modern ordering] For Windows XP or later OSes.
[Legacy ordering] For Windows 2000 or earlier OSes.
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple
operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually
function as several systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.
When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2]
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A20M [Disabled]
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled]
When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],
the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled]
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]
The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle
mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported
CPU. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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. Conguration 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.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
C3 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 C6/C7 requests to
C3 based on uncore auto-demote information.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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3.5.2 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item and press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Intel VT-d Conguration
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Congure North Bridge
features.
Intel VT-d Conguration
Advanced
Intel VT-d Conguration
Intel VT-d [Disabled]
Intel VT-d [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for
Directed I/O. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Intel Virtualization
Technology for
Directed I/O.
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3.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration
Advanced
Onboard Devices Conguration
High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
Battery Charging Support [Enabled]
SSC Support [Disabled]
Marvell SATA6G Controller [Enabled]
Intel LAN1 [Enabled]
Intel LAN2 [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Battery Charging Support [Enabled]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Allows you to
enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SSC Support [Disabled]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Allows you to
enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 SSC.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Enabled
Disabled
Options
Marvell SATA6G Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to select the onboard Marvell SATA6G controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
[Enabled] Enables the controller.
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Intel LAN1/2 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel LAN port1/2.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
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3.5.4 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Mouse
USB Functions [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB
device is detected, the item shows None.
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Disabled
Enabled
Options
USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled].
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB
2.0 Controller.
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy
USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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3.5.5 PCIPnP
The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
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Plug And Play O/S [No]
When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
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3.6 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.
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Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
EuP Ready [Disabled]
APM Conguration
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3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
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Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specications.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When
set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function.
[Enabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system
ready for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], power for
WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at
S5 state.
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3.6.6 APM Conguration
Power
APM Conguration
Energy Star 4.0C Support [Disabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Energy Star 4.0C Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Energy Star 4.0C support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
[Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days)/ System Time will become
user-congurable with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Options
Power Off
Power On
Last State
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys
on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
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3.6.7 Hardware Monitor
Power
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [44ºC/111ºF]
MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [1534RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan 2 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan 3 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan Mode [DC Fan]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Power Fan Speed [N/A]
CPU Voltage [ 1.120V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.200V]
5V Voltage [ 5.214V]
12V Voltage [13.092V]
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CPU Temperature
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item.
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan.
When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on
the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for
quiet CPU fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Conguration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo]
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].
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