SABERTOOTH X58

    Forged for Ultimate Reliability

  • Intel® LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor
  • Intel® X58/ ICH10R
  • CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - Larger area for heat dissipation with the revolutionary ceramics-coating technology
  • TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) - Certified for Tough Duty
  • E.S.P. [Efficient Switching Power Design] - Optimal power efficiency for key components
  • True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support
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    Specifications

    CPUIntel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Extreme Edition/Core™ i7 Processors
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    ChipsetIntel® X58/ICH10R
    Memory6 x DIMM, Max. 24GB, DDR3 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Triple Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    System Bus6.4 GT/s Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
    Multi-GPU SupportSupports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
    Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
    Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual x16)
    1 x PCIe x16 (x4 mode)
    2 x PCIe x1
    1 x PCI
    StorageIntel® ICH10R controller :
    6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller : *1
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
    JMicron® JMB362 controller :
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green
    1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red
    LANRealtek® 8110SC, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring AI NET2
    AudioRealtek® ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    Audio Feature :
    - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
    - ASUS Noise Filter
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    IEEE 1394VIA® 6308P controller
    2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
    (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
    USB PortsNEC® USB 3.0 controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
    Intel® ICH10R controller :
    12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black+red, 6 at mid-board)
    Special FeaturesTUF ENGINE! Power Design :
    - 8 -Phase CPU Power
    - 2 -Phase Memory Power
    - 2 -Phase VTT_CPU Power
    - TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
    - E.S.P. : Efficient Switching Power Design
    Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
    - TUF CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech.
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - MemOK!
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS O.C. Profile
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
    - ASUS Q-Connector
    Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    6 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio jack(s)
    Internal I/O Ports3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 2 x 3 -pin)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s)
    1 x Optional Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    AccessoriesUser's manual
    ASUS Q-Shield
    2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x SLI bridge(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
    BIOS16 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a,
    ManageabilityWfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
    Support DiscDrivers
    ASUS PC Probe
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    ASUS Update
    ASUS Utilities
    Form FactorATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
    Note*1-1: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
    *1-2: Supports EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions.

    TUF /tΛf/, stands for The Ultimate Force.

    The TUF series delivers a “tough” image. With the unique design & high quality components (military-standard), TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability

    SABERTOOTH X58 Product Overview


    CPU, Chipset, Memory and Graphics features

    LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready

    This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

    Intel X58

    The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.

    Triple-Channel DDR3 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 support

    The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

    Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

    SABERTOOTH X58 brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel X58 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

    "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution

    CeraM!X - Heatsink Coating Tech.

    Larger area for heat dissipation with the revolutionary ceramics-coating technology
    Innovative ceramics effectively conducts heat away from the system. It replaces traditional anti-oxidant to dissipate heat better with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. Better cooling leads to overall improvement in system stability.

    Fan Xpert

    Active Quiet & Cool
    Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

    "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design

    E.S.P. - Efficient Switching Power Design

    Optimal power efficiency for key components
    Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided not only for the CPU, but also for other key components such as graphics card, PCI slots, and chipsets. E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation.


    TUF Components
    (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)

    Certified for Tough Duty
    Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust chokes, capacitors, and MOSFETs--certified through third-party, military-grade testing. | Learn more on test report

    TUF Chokes, also known as the “Alloy Choke”, is a made of a compound of various types of metal instead standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 40A of rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. Furthermore, the single piece packaging also eliminates the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics as well as durability under extreme conditions.

    "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel

    MemOK!

    Any Memory is A-OK!
    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. Get your system up and running in no time!


    Future Transfer Technology Enjoyment

    True USB 3.0 Support

    10X Faster Date Rates!
    Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

    True SATA 6Gb/s RAID Support

    Experience the Future of Storage!
    Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.


    ASUS Special Features

    Accessories

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