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Asus X79 manuel d'utilisation

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    Motherboard SABERTOOTH X79[...]

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    ii E8040 Revised Edition V3 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

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    iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices vi Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................[...]

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    iv Contents 2.3.10 Expension Card installation....................................................... 2-38 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection .............................................................. 2-39 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-41 2.3.13 USB BIOS Flashback .....................[...]

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    v Contents 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-2 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar .[...]

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    vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has b[...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect al[...]

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    viii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.[...]

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    ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press [...]

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    x SABERTOOTH X79 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Intel ® Socket 201 1 for 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® X79 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB*, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066[...]

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    xi (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH X79 specications summary Exclusive TUF Features “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions - TUF Thermal Armor - TUF Thermal Radar “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design - 8+2+2+2 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET ; certied by military-standard) - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Util[...]

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    xii *Specications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH X79 specications summary Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (2 x brown; 2 x gray) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ([...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® SABERTOOTH X79 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in you[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® Socket 201 1 for 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 Process Extreme Edition This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme in the LGA201 1 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 1-3 Chapter 1 Extra SA T A 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel ® X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial A T A (SA T A) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer . ASUS provides extra SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus system[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. ESD Guards ESD (Elec[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready , and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products through produ[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal ob[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU, chassis, power , and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN1–4, CPU_OPT , ASST_F AN) 2-22 2. DDR3 DIMM slots channel A and B 2-5 3. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-24 4. LGA201 1 CPU socket 2-4 5. DDR3 DIMM slots channel [...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA201 1 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immedi[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System 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.[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the quad- channel conguratio[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM A-DA TA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-15[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9L V8GK 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • PSC PC310600U-9-10-A0 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • • PSC PC310[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-9 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U1600XC2G79(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6-1.8 • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - •[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-1 1 Chapter 2 * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior , DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency . SABERTOOTH X79 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability* (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM s[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 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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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-13 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide suf?[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system [...]

  • Page 33

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause sys[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any mo[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® X79 Serial A T A 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the I[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Intel ® X79 Serial A T A 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-19 Chapter 2 3. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1/E2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6Gb/s signal cables. • The SA T A6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors do not support A T API devices. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versi[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 4.8 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 fro[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-21 Chapter 2 Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. USB 2.0 connectors [...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. CPU, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4; 4-pin ASST_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN connector support[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-23 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front[...]

  • Page 42

    2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

  • Page 43

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-25 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin co[...]

  • Page 44

    2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 201 1 CPU Intel LGA 201 1 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (op[...]

  • Page 45

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing 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. 1 2 B A B C A B A 3 [...]

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    2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 B A 9 B A 7 8 5 6[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-29 Chapter 2 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A[...]

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    2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.5 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. 1 2[...]

  • Page 50

    2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 The Thermal Armor for ASUS SABER TOOTH 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. T o ensure the most optimum heat dissipation, follow the instruction below [...]

  • Page 52

    2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. Place the fan cable into the cable slot on the rear I/O cover . 5. Connect the fan cable to the ASST_F AN connector on the motherboard. 6. The PCH cover is pre-assembled with a slim-type fan, providing effective heat dissipation to the PCH. Remove the protection lm on the PCH cover before use. If[...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.7 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

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    2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

  • Page 55

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector[...]

  • Page 56

    2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 2 3 4 1 10 * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. IEEE 1394a port 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. External SA T A port 9. USB BIOS F[...]

  • Page 58

    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 dri[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-41 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

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    2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

  • Page 61

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 2-43 Chapter 2 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. 2.3.13 USB BIOS Flashback 1. Download the BIOS ROM le from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Save the ROM le to a USB portable disk. [...]

  • Page 62

    2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge p[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easi[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode[...]

  • Page 65

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu [...]

  • Page 66

    3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syste[...]

  • Page 68

    3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model [...]

  • Page 70

    3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individu[...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-9 Chapter 3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC T uner OC T uner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing[...]

  • Page 72

    3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [48 DRAM Clock] – [51 1 DRAM Clock] D[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Latency Timings DRAM RTL (CHA/B/C/D D0/1 R0/1 [Auto]) Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] – [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] – [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM IOL (CHA/B/C/D D0/1 R0/1 [Auto]) Conguration options: [Auto] [A[...]

  • Page 74

    3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key . Y ou can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . CPU Load-Line [...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-13 Chapter 3 CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] [T .Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Redu[...]

  • Page 76

    3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Al low s yo u t o m anu all y adj ust the ma xim um n on- tur bo CPU r ati o. U se <+> an d <- > k eys to ad jus t th e v alu e. The va lid va lue ran ges va ry ac cor ding to yo ur CPU mod el. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhance[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-15 Chapter 3 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE V oltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU VCORE Offset V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to [...]

  • Page 78

    3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VTTCPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTTCPU voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. PCH 1.1v V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the 1.1v Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. PCH 1.5v V oltage [Auto] Allows you to se[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-17 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.[...]

  • Page 80

    3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to t[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-19 Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization T ech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously , enabling o[...]

  • Page 82

    3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no S[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-21 Chapter 3 The following two items appear only when you set the SA T A Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Serial-A T A Controller 0 [Enhanced] Allows you to enabled/disabled the Serial-A T A Controller 0. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Serial-A T A Controller 1 [Enhanced] Allows you to enabled/disabled the[...]

  • Page 84

    3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Ena[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguraton Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller . [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio con[...]

  • Page 86

    3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] This item allows user to enabled/disabled VIA 1394 controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express x1_1 Slot Conguration [Auto] [AUTO] The system auto-detects the occupied PCIEx1_1 slot or SA T A6G_E1/E2 connector . When both are occupied, only PCIEx1_1 slot[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-25 Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] Al[...]

  • Page 88

    3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if [...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-27 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the[...]

  • Page 90

    3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following four items appear only when you set Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Prole to [Manual]. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Upper T emperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-29 Chapter 3 Assistant/PCH Lower T emperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the assistant/PCH temperature. Assistant/PCH Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum assistant/PCH fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the assistant/PCH temperature is under 40ºC, [...]

  • Page 92

    3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disabl[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-31 Chapter 3 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The nu[...]

  • Page 94

    3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Tool menu The T ool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility . When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arr[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-33 Chapter 3 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu showed the DIMM slot related informatons.[...]

  • Page 96

    3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S ?[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-35 Chapter 3 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert • Befo re usin g th e Drive Xpert f unction , en sure th at y ou have connect ed the SA T A sign al cabl es a nd insta lled SA T A hard d isk dri ves to the S A T A6G_E 1 an d SA T A6G_E2 conn ectors. • Y ou can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you save BIOS settings and r[...]

  • Page 98

    3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-37 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updatin[...]

  • Page 100

    3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup fu[...]

  • Page 101

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-39 Chapter 3 • 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 conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS ?[...]

  • Page 102

    3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert th[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-41 Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the B[...]

  • Page 104

    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical dr[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 3-43 Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS: PATH: A: BOARD: SABERTOOTH X79 VER: 0401 DATE: 09/16/2011 BOARD: Unknown VER:[...]

  • Page 106

    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart 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 p[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 64-bit[...]

  • Page 108

    4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates se[...]

  • Page 110

    4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard, giving user[...]

  • Page 111

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-5 Chapter 4 Conguring system fan settings The TUF Thermal Radar provides easy-to-use fan proles for adjusting the CPU f an, assistant fan (I/O cover fan), PCH fan, and the chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in dif ferent geographic regions and your PC’[...]

  • Page 112

    4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Y ou can also assign the specic system component(s) to monitor and have Thermal Radar to dynamically adjust the fan speeds in real-time when the temperature of the monitored system component reaches to certain degree. T o customize the fan speed with advanced options 1. Select User in the Prole Name d[...]

  • Page 113

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-7 Chapter 4 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.[...]

  • Page 114

    4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and relate d volta ge val ues. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV EVO by clicking T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Refer to the softw[...]

  • Page 115

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-9 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start-up settings Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU[...]

  • Page 116

    4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU 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 ef fect. CPU Strap Click to restore all start-up settings Adjus[...]

  • Page 117

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboa[...]

  • Page 118

    4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Function no. Function description 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing[...]

  • Page 120

    4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II fr[...]

  • Page 121

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching This feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click. No rebooting is needed with instant activation for c[...]

  • Page 122

    4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard supp[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.9 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by cli[...]

  • Page 124

    4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 5. Click on Y es to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you[...]

  • Page 125

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal[...]

  • Page 126

    4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® X79 chipset and Marvell SA T A controller that allow you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1[...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-21 Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the driv[...]

  • Page 128

    4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID leve[...]

  • Page 129

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-23 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>[...]

  • Page 130

    4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Stora[...]

  • Page 131

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-25 Chapter 4 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SA T A 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SA T A hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SA T A 6.0 Gb/s connector . T o enter the Marvell utility , press <[...]

  • Page 132

    4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Conguration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Species the size of single data block on the virtual disk. In general, a larger stripe size is re[...]

  • Page 133

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-27 Chapter 4 6. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility . Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Y es N o Exit Delete an existing RAID Array 1. Select the RAID array to delete and press <Enter>. Select Delete and press <[...]

  • Page 134

    4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete Virtual Disk 2. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to delete the selected RAID array . The following warning message appears: Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete MBR Press <Y> to delete the Ma[...]

  • Page 135

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-29 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T A RAID [...]

  • Page 136

    4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Pre ss <F6 >, a nd the n i nser t t he op py di sk with RA ID [...]

  • Page 137

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 4-31 Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the oppy disk [...]

  • Page 138

    4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopW orkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the [...]

  • Page 139

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX [...]

  • Page 140

    5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

  • Page 141

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 5-3 Chapter 5 2. The VISION Engine Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi- graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the VISION Engine Control Center Advanced View window . 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to ins[...]

  • Page 142

    5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you shoul[...]

  • Page 143

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.3 [...]

  • Page 144

    5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 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 .[...]

  • Page 145

    ASUS SABERT OOTH X79 5-7 Chapter 5 B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply [...]

  • Page 146

    5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5[...]

  • Page 147

    ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , [...]

  • Page 148

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : SABETOOTH X79 Conforms to the following specifications: FC C Pa rt 15, Su[...]