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    Motherboard SABERTOOTH X79
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    2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download;
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    to build a PC system 2-26 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-27 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-29 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-33 2.3.7 ATX Power connection 2-35 2.3.8 SATA device connection
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    3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-41 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-42 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 iv
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    Update 4-16 4.3.9 MyLogo2 4-17 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations 4-20 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-20 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-21 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-21 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-21 4.4.5 Marvell
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    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 chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    SABERTOOTH X79 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel®
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    USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS
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    1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, 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
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    ! 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. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb
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    ® Core™ i7 Process family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor family in the LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great
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    SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems
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    motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility
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    through USB 3.0 peripherals with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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, or components. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.11 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page 2-22 2-5 2-24 2-4 2-5 2-15 2-20 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-25 2-14 2-21 2-20 2-23 2-21 2-16 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-3
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    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 LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
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    memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility
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    Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DATA
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    Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2x2GB) Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB 21 1.75 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM
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    2 SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1600XC2G79(XMP) A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79(XMP) CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9
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    24 1.6 - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3
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    QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. CMGTX3
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    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. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x16/x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2
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    motherboard PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USB3.0 1 USB3.0 2 USB3.0 3 eSATA Intel LAN Marvell 9128 On Chip USB1 On Chip USB2 HD Audio - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-13
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    the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the 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
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    at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS
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    in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue
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    ], you must load IRST Driver during Windows 7 or Vista installation for the system to detect the optical disk drive (ODD), or else the ODD will not run. We strongly recommend that you copy the IRST Driver from the support CD to the USB flash drive before OS installation. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-17
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    ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. * Windows® XP: • 32 bit: Intel® IRST driver for X79 platform does NOT support Windows® XP 32 bit. Please set to [IDE mode] for OS installation. • 64 bit: When [SATA Mode
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    motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64-bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 5 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB3_56 ® SABERTOOTH X79 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX
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    SABERTOOTH X79 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage 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
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    forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install
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    a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-23
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    to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to
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    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. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-25
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    Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional)
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    the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-27
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    5 6 Chapter 2 7 8 B A 9B A 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-29
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-31
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 The Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 consists of a rear I/O cover and a PCH cover and fan assembly, providing effective dissipation of the heat generated from the motherboard components. To ensure the most optimum heat dissipation, follow the instruction below to
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    heat dissipation to the PCH. Remove the protection film on the PCH cover before use. If the PCH fan is not working or the fan speed is too slow, check if the fan cable is well-connected. If the problem persists, refer to local ASUS service centers for help. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-35
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    2.3.8 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.9 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 AAFP 2-37
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    2.3.10 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    4 6. Power eSATA 6G port 7. IEEE 1394a port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-39
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    Controller item in the BIOS setting to [AHCI Mode] and install the Asmedia SATA Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or
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    Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-41
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    along with the updating speed. 6. The BIOS update completes when the flashing light stops. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process causing the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 2-43
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    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. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing
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    . • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program is
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    the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/CPU_OPT/Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Quick switch to frequently used menus. Selects the boot device
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    For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-3
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    shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Press key for the BIOS option shortcut. General help At the
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    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-5
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    set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press
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    to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-7
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    [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All
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    control features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system ] Configuration options: [Auto] [48 DRAM Clock] - [511 DRAM Clock] ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-9
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    14 Clock] DRAM IOL (CHA/B/C/D D0/1 R0/1 [Auto]) Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] - [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] - [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    . This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-11
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    for the system automatically. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment for Regular/Medium/Fast/Ultra Fast options
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    for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-AB control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. [Auto] Automatic configuration. CPU Performance Settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to adjust the value
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    over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.10V with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-15
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    [Auto] The values range from 0.38500x to 0.61500x with a 0.0050x interval. CPU Frequency Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. [Auto] Automatic configuration. PCIE Frequency Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Loads
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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. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-17
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    cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] or by CPU specification Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] For Windows® XP OS, select this option to
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    this function. [Auto] Loads the settings automatically. CPU C7 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. [Auto] Loads the settings automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C7 Report function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-19
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    the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver
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    items appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-21
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    be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [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
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    controller. [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    system auto-detects the occupied PCIEx1_1 slot or SATA6G_E1/E2 connector. When both are occupied, only PCIEx1_1 slot can work. [SATA6G_E1/E2] If SATA6G_E1/E2 (Marvell controller) is enabled, PCIEx1_1 slot will be blocked and you can connect devices Controller Driver from the motherboard support
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    Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Chapter 3 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do
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    depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-27
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    /PCH temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet assistant/PCH fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum assistant/PCH fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you
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    PCH temperature is under 40ºC, the assistant/ PCH fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    to be pressed when error occurs. Option ROM Messages [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 will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so
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    Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-31
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    Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu showed the DIMM slot related informatons. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-33
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    BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • 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
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    before you save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Drive Xpert Mode Device(s) List: SATA 6G E1 (Gray white) / SATA 6G E2 (Gray white) Press to display the information of the hard disks which are connected to the SATA6G_E1 and SATA6G_E2 connectors on the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch UEFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default
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    is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest
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    download. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process
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    instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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    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 SABERTOOTH X79 3-41
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    hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical
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    the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X79 VER: 0401 DATE: 09/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 3-43
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    your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79
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    the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click on the Manual tab. Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software. 3. Some software
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    Tool menu vary with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-3
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    . The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting. Launching Thermal Radar After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Thermal Radar by clicking
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    . For example, click CPU Fan. 3. Read the introduction and notice of the selected fan. Click Setting. 4. Select a fan profile in the Profile Name drop-down list and click Apply. You can also configure other system fans by clicking the CHA and ASST icon below. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-5
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    the fan speed to meet different computing and environment needs. To fast customize the fan speed 1. Select User in the Profile Name dropdown list. 2. Drag the control points on the fan speed curve to set the fan speed percentage. 3. Click Apply. You can also assign the specific system component
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    4. If you are not sure how to choose the proper components to monitor and the percentage to adjust, click Auto and have Thermal Radar do the recommended settings for you. Click Apply for the setting to take effect. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-7
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    to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltage values. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com
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    immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-9 Chapter 4
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    Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. Click the CPU Strap tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar to the desired value. The graph on the right will change value accordingly. 3. Click Apply and reboot the system to make the change take effect. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start
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    to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-11
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    Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance. Select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal
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    recording details, select Date/Type/Select display items. Chapter 4 Click on Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-13
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    mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the connected device). 3. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time. Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-14 Chapter
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    motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by clicking Tool > ASUS SSD Caching on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring ASUS SSD Caching 1. Connect one HDD and one SSD to the the Marvell® SATA ports (SATA6G_E1/ E2). ASUS with doing any system operations. You can ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-15
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    follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility
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    Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. Then click on Next. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-17
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    time you restart your computer. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard 1. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system. This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version. 2. Then at
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    for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-19
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    comes with the Intel® X79 chipset and Marvell SATA controller that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Marvell® RAID utility
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    through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST
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    RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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    64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-23
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    return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector. To enter the Marvell utility, press
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    Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS * └ PD 8: ST3160812AS RAID Level : RAID 0 Max Size(MB as audio, allows the replacement physical disk support
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    Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version: PCIe Speed Rate : Configure SATA as: 1B4B 9130 B1 1.0.0.1028 2.2.0.1105 5.0Gbps AHCI Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on chip controller virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 4-27
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    you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press . The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the
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    then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a 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 SABERTOOTH X79 4-29
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    OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-30 Chapter 4: Software
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    disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. or 3. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    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 SABERTOOTH X79 5-1
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    two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center
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    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 Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans
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    ™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. A. Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 5-5
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    Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 5-7
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    Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax
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    R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : SABERTOOTH X79 conform with the essential requirements of the
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Motherboard
SABERTOOTH
X79