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3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [Manual] CPU Voltage [Auto] [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 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items: CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [Auto] 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] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of 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 (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design	17
1.3.3 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions	17
1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel	17
1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features	17
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Layout contents	21
2.2.3 Placement direction	22
2.2.4 Screw holes	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	26
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	27
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	35
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	35
2.5 Expansion slots	36
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	36
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	37
2.5.4 PCI slot	38
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 / x1 slots	38
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	38
2.6 Jumpers	40
2.7 Onboard switch	42
2.8 Connectors	43
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	43
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	44
2.8.3 Internal connectors	47
2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	55
2.9 Onboard LEDs	56
2.10 Starting up for the first time	57
2.11 Turning off the computer	57
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	59
3.1 Knowing BIOS	59
3.2 Updating BIOS	59
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	60
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	62
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	63
3.3 BIOS setup program	64
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	64
3.3.2 Menu bar	64
3.3.3 Navigation keys	65
3.3.4 Menu items	65
3.3.5 Submenu items	65
3.3.6 Configuration fields	65
3.3.7 Pop-up window	65
3.3.8 Scroll bar	65
3.3.9 General help	65
3.4 Main menu	66
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	66
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	68
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	69
3.4.4 System Information	69
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	70
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	70
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	71
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	71
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	71
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	71
3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX]	71
3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX]	72
3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	72
3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX]	72
3.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto]	72
3.5.11 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility]	72
3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	72
3.5.13 CPU Voltage Control [Manual]	74
3.5.14 CPU Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.16 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.17 IOH Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.18 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.19 ICH Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.20 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.21 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	76
3.5.23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	76
3.5.24 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	76
3.5.25 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	76
3.5.26 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	76
3.5.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.5.28 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]	76
3.5.29 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.6 Advanced menu	77
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	77
3.6.2 Chipset	80
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	81
3.6.4 USB Configuration	83
3.6.5 PCIPnP	84
3.7 Power menu	85
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	85
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	85
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	85
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	85
3.7.5 APM Configuration	86
3.7.6 Hardware Monitor	87
3.7.7 EuP Ready [Disabled]	88
3.8 Boot menu	89
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	89
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	90
3.8.3 Security	91
3.9 Tools menu	93
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	93
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	93
3.9.3 AI NET 2	95
3.9.4 Drive Xpert Configuration	95
3.10 Exit menu	97
Chapter 4: Software support	99
4.1 Installing an operating system	99
4.2 Support DVD information	99
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	99
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	100
4.3 Software information	101
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	101
4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert	102
4.3.3 Audio configurations	103
4.4 RAID configurations	104
4.4.1 RAID definitions	104
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	105
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	105
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	105
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility	109
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	113
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	113
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	113
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	114
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	115
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	117
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	117
5.1.1 Requirements	117
5.1.2 Before you begin	117
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	118
5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	119
5.1.5 Installing the device drivers	120
5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	120
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	122
5.2.1 Requirements	122
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	122
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	123

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Chapter 3

3.5.1

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conﬁguration 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 modules supporting the eXtreme Memory

Proﬁle (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proﬁles

supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system

performance.

3.5

Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to conﬁgure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ﬁeld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conﬁguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display the following items:

SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

[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

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

Conﬁgure System Performance Settings

Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz

Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner

[Auto]

CPU Ratio Setting

[Auto]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech

[Enabled]

Intel(R) TurboMode Tech

[Enabled]

Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode

[Auto]

DRAM Frequency

[Auto]

UCLK Frequency

[Auto]

QPI Link Data Rate

[Auto]

ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority

[ASUS Utility]

DRAM Timing Control

******* Please key in numbers directly! *******

CPU Voltage Control

[Manual]

CPU Voltage

[Auto]

CPU PLL Voltage

[Auto]

QPI/DRAM Core Voltage

[Auto]

IOH Voltage

[Auto]

IOH PCIE Voltage

[Auto]

ICH Voltage

[Auto]

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]

*************************************************

Load-Line Calibration

[Auto]

CPU Differential Amplitude

[Auto]

CPU Clock Skew

[Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

IOH Clock Skew

[Auto]

PCIE Spread Spectrum

[Auto]