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for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 3
viii About this guide...ix P6X58D Premium specifications summary xi 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 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-5 Chapter - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 4
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-26 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 5
APIC Support 3-26 3.7.5 EuP Ready 3-26 3.7.6 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.7 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 6
ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-11 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 7
) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. 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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 8
supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 9
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 configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 11
P6X58D Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 12
P6X58D Premium specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Xtreme Phase: - ASUS 16+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS EPU - Express Gate SSD ASUS Quiet Thermal - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 13
on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 14
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. Chapter 1 1 x ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector User Manual 1 x Optional - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 16
DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 17
Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to pages 3-34 and 4-8 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 18
may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 19
the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 20
Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 21
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, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-1 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 22
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 23
13. Onboard Power-on switch 14. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-22 2-24 2-30 2-29 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-23 2-23 2-32 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-3 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 24
2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 25
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. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 26
left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A 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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 27
into the CPU notch. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU notch Alignment key then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A ASUS P6X58D Premium B 2-7 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 28
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 29
the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 30
BCCAAB121122 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM C2 Due to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for recommended memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 31
. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-11 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 32
-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-9-9-9-24) 1.65 V V P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 33
2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1067-7-7-7-20) 1.65 VV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-13 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 34
Chapter 2 P6X58D Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* D* A-DATA AD3133301GOU 1GB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (1333-9-9-9-24) N/A VVVV A- - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 35
P6X58D Premium Motherboard S-POWER I0YT3E0 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Lable(Bios) (1066-6-5-5) 9-9-9(1066-7-7-7-20) 7-7-7(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.85 1.65 1.65 1.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* VV VVV VVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-15 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 36
as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIoS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 37
cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 38
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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 39
this motherboard IOH NEC USB 3.0 Marvell 9123 PCIE16_1 Marvell 6111 Marvell SAS PCI_1 PCI_2 USB_1 USB_2 USB_3 USB_4 USB_5 USB_6 USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 SATA_1 SATA _2 Audio - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - used - ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-19 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 40
2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (gray, at max. x8 link) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 41
as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 3-22 for details. motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 42
to adjust the desired CPU, DRAM, and QPI performance. Ensure that 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 first time - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 43
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 power-on switch. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-23 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 44
fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 45
11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 46
OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 47
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-27 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 48
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 49
before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP 2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-29 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 50
can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell 9123 Controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 51
the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 52
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 cable is purchased separately. 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 53
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1, CHA_FAN 2 and CHA_FAN 3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 54
connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 55
recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-35 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 56
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 flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 57
POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-37 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 58
by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer While - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 59
manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 60
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 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 61
, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P6X58DPM.ROM ASUS P6X58D Premium P6X58DPM Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 62
. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 63
you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-5 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 64
any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 65
Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-7 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 66
how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 67
two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-9 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 68
you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 69
, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0216 Build Date: 10/16/09 MVL9123 FW Version: 01001014 Processor Type Speed : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 70
these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 71
to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use and keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.5.3 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.5 [Auto] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] The CPU speed is - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 72
on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-59-9-6-20-0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 73
] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-15 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 74
* 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 CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 75
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 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-17 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 76
set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] BIOS automatically adjusts the voltage. Follows the Intel - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 77
the following items: Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-19 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 78
your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] The processor fetches data and instructions from the memory into - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 79
setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 80
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Marvell LAN1 Marvell LAN2 LAN Boot - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 81
drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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.. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 82
] Disables the controller. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 83
[No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-25 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 84
EuP Ready [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. 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. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 85
Loss BIOS SETUP Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System Time will become user-configurable with set Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 86
] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 87
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-29 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 88
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 89
RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-31 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 90
steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 91
to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 92
quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 93
single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-35 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 94
Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during POST. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will not check the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Marvell LAN cable during - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 95
for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-37 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 96
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. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 98
support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 99
window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 100
voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 101
optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-5 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 102
controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 103
Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 104
from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during the booting process, and the existing OS will be launched directly. • Installation of at least 1GB system memory is recommended for - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 105
advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-9 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 106
configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 107
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 108
the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 109
small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-13 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 110
on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 111
64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium 4-15 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 112
). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 113
xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 114
] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 115
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-1 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 116
cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 117
-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 118
to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 119
the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. 4. Select Enable CrossFireX. From the list, select the appropriate GPU 1 combination to apply the CrossFireX technology. 5. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5 ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-5 - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 120
your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See page 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you install - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 121
graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 122
graphics cards 1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 123
to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 124
Chapter 5 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 125
Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI. When done, click Apply. 2. Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. When this item is enabled, a green bar appears on the left side of the screen while 3D demonstrations are rendered, indicating the 3-way SLI status. ASUS P6X58D Premium - Asus P6X58D PREMIUM | User Manual - Page 126
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