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TUF /t?f/, 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
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6 x DIMM, Max. 24 GB, DDR3 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 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. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) for details.
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual at x16/x16 mode) 1 x PCIe x16 (at x4 mode) 2 x PCIe x1 1 x PCI
Intel ICH10R controller 6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black) Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10 Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller 2 xSATA 6Gb/s ports (gray) Supports EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller: 1 xPower eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) 1 xeSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
LAN
Realtek® 8110SC Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Audio
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC ASUS Noise Filter Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O
IEEE 1394
VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a port(s) (one at midboard; one at back panel)
USB
NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features
"TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - E.S.P. : Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel - MemOK!
Special Features
Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Shield True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6Gb/s RAID support
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8 -Channel Audio I/O 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port (green) 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (red)
Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel audio connector COM connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x NB Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! button
BIOS
16 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a,
Manageability
WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
Accessories
User's manual SLI bridge 2 in 1 Q-connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield
Support Disc
Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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According to our tests, the ASUS Sabertooth X58 is no different from ordinary mainboards ASUS offers except for the characteristic color scheme. Its functionality is the same or even somewhat broader than usual. Its packaging and accessories are the same as those of other ASUS mainboards, too.
A good looking motherboard with a five-year warranty and high quality, rigorously tested components that is capable of high overclocks and coming in at a fair price, what else could you want?!
An attractive option for seasoned enthusiasts who have been around long enough to appreciate refined simplicity. It is a simple and effective design. You still get extras, but they're sensible ones, like higher-grade electrical components, two more years of warranty coverage, and a couple of fla
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This board plus windows 7 pro and i7-950 cpu,24 gigs of ram Noctua cooler alittle tight for sata connections in my Antec sonata III case. Its a steinway .
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Very nice board and great price. I like the black colour theme, it looks very nice inside my case. Installed an i7 960 with this bad boy and paired it with corsair ram. I recommend this board to anyone who doesn't plan on overclocking their i7.
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I always hear good things about ASUS. I like the features and the looks of the board. It has everything I want without being as expensive as some of the other motherboards for the 1366 socket Works great with my I7960 CPU and Cosair XMS3 Ram. Really like the layout as well fits my Zalman CNPS9900A CPU cooler easy without being in the way. Which is great due to the fact the cooler is quit large.
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I like this board a lot. Asus usually makes a great product, and this was no exception. They built this thing to last, with its military grade components. The board fits well in my custom build, and awesome how there are a few 6bg SATA ports as well.
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It looks great, easy to install, well made, there is 5 years warranty, there is one page of overclocking in the bios, it is sli capable and crossfire, it is a quality product, I recommend it
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