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Asus P6X58D - Premium X58 LGA1366 MAX-24GB Atx 3PCIE16 Pcie Pci User Manual

Asus P6X58D - Premium X58 LGA1366 MAX-24GB Atx 3PCIE16 Pcie Pci
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Motherboard
P6X58D
Premium

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Asus P6X58D - Premium X58 LGA1366 MAX-24GB Atx 3PCIE16 Pcie Pci Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel X58
SocketLGA 1366
Memory Slots6 x DIMM
Maximum Memory24GB
Form FactorATX
PCI Express x163
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
PCI Slots2
Audio Channels8-Channel
LANGigabit Ethernet
Dimensions30.5cm x 24.4cm
Power Pin24-pin ATX
SATA Ports6 x SATA 3Gb/s (ICH10R), 2 x SATA 6Gb/s (Marvell 9123)
USB Ports12 x USB 2.0 (8 rear, 4 internal), 2 x USB 3.0 (rear, NEC controller)

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance statement for the digital device.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian compliance statement for radio noise emissions.

REACH

Information regarding the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals.

Safety Information

Electrical safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during system handling.

Operation safety

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the motherboard.

About This Guide

How this guide is organized

Overview of the manual's structure and content.

Where to find more information

Sources for additional product and software updates.

Conventions Used in This Guide

DANGER/WARNING Conventions

Symbols and their meanings for warnings and cautions.

Typography Conventions

Explanation of text formatting like bold and italics.

P6X58D Premium Specifications Summary

CPU Specifications

Summary of CPU socket and compatibility.

Chipset and System Bus

Details on chipset, system bus, and interconnect technology.

Memory Specifications

Summary of DDR3 memory support and architecture.

Expansion Slots

List of PCI Express and PCI slot configurations.

Multi-GPU Support

Support for NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX technologies.

Storage and LAN

Specifications for SATA controllers and Gigabit LAN.

Audio and IEEE 1394

Details on audio CODEC and IEEE 1394a controller.

USB Controller

Information on USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 controllers.

ASUS Xtreme Design

Details on ASUS Xtreme Phase and Power Design.

ASUS Exclusive Features

Overview of MemOK!, EPU, and Express Gate SSD features.

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

Information on fanless design and Fan Xpert.

ASUS Crystal Sound

Features for audio enhancement like Noise Filter and DTS.

ASUS EZ DIY

User-friendly features for component installation and BIOS updates.

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Details on TurboV, Precision Tweaker, and C.P.R. for overclocking.

Back Panel I/O Ports

List and description of rear panel connectors.

Internal I/O Connectors

List of internal connectors for front panel and headers.

BIOS Features

Summary of BIOS flash ROM and features.

Manageability

Details on management features like WOL and WOR.

Support DVD Contents

List of software and drivers on the support DVD.

Form Factor

Physical dimensions of the motherboard.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard.

1.2 Package contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

1.3 Special features

Highlights the unique features and technologies of the motherboard.

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Details key features like Intel Core i7, X58 Chipset, DDR3, and USB 3.0.

1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features

Describes ASUS Xtreme Design, MemOK!, EPU, and thermal solutions.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Details on TurboV, Precision Tweaker, and C.P.R. for overclocking.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Important precautions before installing components or changing settings.

2.2 Motherboard overview

Detailed layout of the motherboard and its components.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Instructions for installing and uninstalling the CPU.

2.4 System memory

Information and procedures for installing system memory (DIMMs).

2.5 Expansion slots

Details on installing and configuring expansion cards.

2.6 Jumpers

Configuration options using CPU/DRAM Bus/QPI DRAM overvoltage jumpers.

2.7 Onboard switches

Description of onboard switches for system fine-tuning.

2.8 Connectors

Details on rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

2.9 Starting up for the first time

Procedure for first-time system startup and POST checks.

2.10 Turning off the computer

Instructions for properly powering down the computer system.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

Explanation of BIOS function and importance of default settings.

3.2 Updating BIOS

Procedures and utilities for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.3 BIOS setup program

Guide to navigating and using the BIOS setup utility.

3.4 Main menu

Overview of the BIOS Main menu and system information display.

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu

Settings for CPU overclocking and performance tuning.

3.6 Advanced menu

Advanced settings for CPU, chipset, and onboard devices.

3.7 Power menu

Configuration options for Advanced Power Management (APM).

3.8 Boot menu

System options for changing the boot sequence and settings.

3.9 Tools menu

Utilities for special functions like BIOS updates and O.C. profiles.

3.10 Exit menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system

Guidelines for installing supported Windows operating systems.

4.2 Support DVD information

Details on drivers, applications, and utilities on the support DVD.

4.3 Software information

Overview of software applications included on the support DVD.

4.4 RAID configurations

Explanation and setup of RAID configurations using ICH10R.

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Procedure for creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

Installation and configuration of ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology.

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology

Installation and configuration of NVIDIA SLI multi-GPU technology.

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