Asus P6X58D-E Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardP6X58D-E

xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typog

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. In

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-5Chapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software conguratio

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to diff

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS TurboVASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. s

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the I

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experie

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows you to

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-11Chapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, insta

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-13Chapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selecte

xiP6X58D-E specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor S

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-15Chapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system o

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista1. Insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk d

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-17Chapter 45. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the le txtsetup.oem.6. Double-click the le. A window appears,

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-g

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three gr

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.1.5 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics car

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-5Chapter 5Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > C

xii(continued on the next page)P6X58D-E specications summaryASUS unique features True USB 3.0 SupportTrue SATA 6Gb/s RAID SupportASUS Xtreme DesignAS

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-7Chapter 55.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cardsThe following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the moth

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 53-Way SLI bridge4. Align and rmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-9Chapter 55.2.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the devi

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings

ASUS P6X58D-E 5-11Chapter 5B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears.Enabling Dual SLI settingsFrom the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI

5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.P6X58D-E specications summaryBack panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mo

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ASUS P6X58D-E 1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P6X58D-E motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest t

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Process

ASUS P6X58D-E 1-3Chapter 11.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Xtreme DesignASUS Xtreme PhaseASUS True 16+2 Phase Power DesignThe groundbreaking 16+2 phase

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler—Stack Cool 3+Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by A

ASUS P6X58D-E 1-5Chapter 11.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking featuresASUS TurboVFeel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS T

iiE5435First Edition (V1) March 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mother

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)2-352. CPU, chas

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-7Chapter 2The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the s

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan conne

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety i

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Mem

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The defa

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capabilityP6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-13Chapter 2P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timin

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-15Chapter 2P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P6X58D-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySide(s): SS - Single-sided D

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-17Chapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections des

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-19Chapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.IRQ Priority S

ivContents2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ... 2-252.8.2 Audio I/O connections ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-21Chapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) or PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 gra

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.6 JumpersCPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-23Chapter 22.7 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-25Chapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 22. Co

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2* LAN port LED indications2.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic** Audi

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-27Chapter 2Connect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1 channel Speakers

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-29Chapter 21. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1–6 [blue])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial AT

v3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control ... 3-143.5.13 CPU Voltage Control ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray])These connectors are f

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-31Chapter 23. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56; USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of th

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-33Chapter 26. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2–3; 3-pin PWR_FAN)Connect the fan

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital I

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-35Chapter 29. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply p

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P6X58D-E 2-37Chapter 22.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables.To inst

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, o

vi3.9.4 AI NET 2 ... 3-373.10 Exit menu ...

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site, se

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boot

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore th

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system con

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-7Chapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the bas

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-9Chapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no device is installed.[

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an ite

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-11Chapter 33.4.3 AHCI CongurationThis menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the item Congure SATA

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU intern

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-13Chapter 3The conguration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM O.C.

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX]Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adj

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-15Chapter 3DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] – [30 DRAM Clock] [31 DRAM Clock]DRAM

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock]DRAM READ to READ Del

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-17Chapter 33.5.17 IOH Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the I/O Hub (IOH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.70V with a 0.02V in

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.22 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C.

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-19Chapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunctio

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+>

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-21Chapter 3A20M [Disabled][Enabled] Allows Legacy OSes to be compatible with APs.[Disabled] Disables this function.Intel PPM Congur

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item and press <Ent

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-23Chapter 33.6.3 Onboard Devices CongurationIntel VT-d CongurationIntel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.Intel VT-d Cong

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item and pres

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-25Chapter 3USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed][FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps).[HiSpeed] Sets the U

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Selec

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-27Chapter 3Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.[Power On] The syst

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7.7 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF][xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically dete

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-29Chapter 3CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%]Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CP

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter&

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-31Chapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled][Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.[

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press �

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-33Chapter 3Security SettingsSupervisor Password : InstalledUser Password : InstalledChange Supervisor PasswordUser Access Le

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-35Chapter 33.9.2 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note

ASUS P6X58D-E 3-37Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BI

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P6X58D-E 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through t