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- To update firmware, the board must first wipe the existing blocks housing the firmware, then apply the update block-by-block to the flash device. Failure or power loss during the 'wipe' phase will.
- To determine part numbers for the ASUS Sabertooth X58 motherboard, we use best guess approach based on CPU model, frequency and features. In some cases our guess may be incorrect. Please use specifications from the compatibility list to confirm processor's part number before ordering.
Any x58 board that was compatible with Intel Hexacore normally through a bios update. Just check the manufacture website and have a look at the specs. Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Boot to change password. Again to disable password.
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| System Name | Kurnns own Perfect Build Monster PC - Built 2011! |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel I7 |
| Motherboard | ASUS SaberTooth X58 |
| Cooling | Air cooling with advanced 'draft' |
| Memory | 16GB Corsair |
| Video Card(s) | Geforce GTX 780Ti |
| Storage | 500GB SSD (C), 2 x 2TB SATA storage x 1x 166GB SSD |
| Display(s) | ASUS 26' - 1900 x 1200 in 60Hz |
| Case | Custom designed case for perfect airflow. |
| Audio Device(s) | Realtek on ASUS Motherboard, with driver support for Studio quality |
| Power Supply | Corsair 750 W - High Quality (Cost more then the MB....but it NEVER breaks) |
| Mouse | Regular 2 button mouse with roller in the middle. NO DAMN SPACESHIP GAME MOUSE FFS! |
| Keyboard | Regular Keyboard which was standard 20 years ago. |
| Software | Windows 10, Dragon Browser, Steam games (Civ 6, Master of Orion and Fallout 4 as prime) |
| Benchmark Scores | 8.1, with a 8 years old system. GPU and SSD upgrade 2014.I AM, the master of building systems. |
I need help, with....an interesting problem regarding my Asus Sabertooth X58.
Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, (move it please if so)
Asus Sabertooth X58 Motherboard Bios Update Intel
but I've looked for 2 months now for a solution regarding drivers and cleaning BIOS for ASUS SaberTooth X58.
I built my rig in 2011, and it really should be burned to hell. But I've only added a new SSD as C for more space and !2! Graphic cards. GTX 780Ti And Titan Black.
My PC works fine,
...but I've started to notice odd security issues. Like services like ISS, Web-server, Insider Services etc popping up and I couldnt get rid of em.
Then because I am paranoid, I spent weeks digging in logs to see where these come from. I cant stop remote control of my system no matter what firewalls I put up.
Long story short.
Older ASUS card are targets for attacks that injects in drivers programs and take your pick.
The X58 is a hardarse Motherboard, but it lacks protection from Meltdown and Spectre, which got remedied by a USER in ASUS community.
The problem is you can't completely flush X58 BIOS, and even if I could, I need to find every single 'driver' for the motherboard installed in the system.
So far I've tried tons of antivirus scanner.....nothing.
ASUS confirms the issue but since my card is OLD, they...dont give a hut.
This is my card. I have ALL the real drivers for it. I have all the real Intel Firmware for it and I have the correct BIOS.
Sabertooth X58 | ASUS United Kingdom
www.asus.com
Has anyone heart of this? Or got any suggestions to me?
Thanks
---Kurnn, The Swedish Goth Linked below is a database of modified BIOSes for ASUS X58 motherboards patched with the latest microcode (0x1F for Westmere, 0x1D for Bloomfield) against Meltdown and all variants of Spectre. Make sure the operating system is also updated to be fully protected from speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-5715, CVE-2017-5753, CVE-2017-5754).
While most of Nehalem CPUs received a new microcode from Intel, there is an early stepping (C0) that hasn't and therefore still vulnerable at the moment. However, these very few CPUs will also benefit from increased security and stability due to more recent microcode. In addition, the ROMs feature TRIM support for SSDs in RAID0 and extended CPU compatibility table for all motherboards.
Unofficial ROMs! use at your own risk.
Other useful downloads
Some 3DMark and AIDA64 benchmark results are available here.
While most of Nehalem CPUs received a new microcode from Intel, there is an early stepping (C0) that hasn't and therefore still vulnerable at the moment. However, these very few CPUs will also benefit from increased security and stability due to more recent microcode. In addition, the ROMs feature TRIM support for SSDs in RAID0 and extended CPU compatibility table for all motherboards.
Unofficial ROMs! use at your own risk.
Other useful downloads
- Intel Microcode Boot Loader (alternative method to update microcode in case your motherboard isn't listed)
- Enable/Disable Meltdown and Spectre Protections (try this if the system appears vulnerable after flashing patched ROM)
- Rufus 3.1 Portable (to create bootable USB flash drive with DOS)
Some 3DMark and AIDA64 benchmark results are available here.
Asus Sabertooth X58
Then because I am paranoid, I spent weeks digging in logs to see where these come from. I cant stop remote control of my system no matter what firewalls I put up.
Long story short.
Older ASUS card are targets for attacks that injects in drivers programs and take your pick.
The X58 is a hardarse Motherboard, but it lacks protection from Meltdown and Spectre, which got remedied by a USER in ASUS community.
The problem is you can't completely flush X58 BIOS, and even if I could, I need to find every single 'driver' for the motherboard installed in the system.
So far I've tried tons of antivirus scanner.....nothing.
ASUS confirms the issue but since my card is OLD, they...dont give a hut.
This is my card. I have ALL the real drivers for it. I have all the real Intel Firmware for it and I have the correct BIOS.
Sabertooth X58 | ASUS United Kingdom
www.asus.com
Has anyone heart of this? Or got any suggestions to me?
Thanks
---Kurnn, The Swedish Goth Linked below is a database of modified BIOSes for ASUS X58 motherboards patched with the latest microcode (0x1F for Westmere, 0x1D for Bloomfield) against Meltdown and all variants of Spectre. Make sure the operating system is also updated to be fully protected from speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-5715, CVE-2017-5753, CVE-2017-5754).
While most of Nehalem CPUs received a new microcode from Intel, there is an early stepping (C0) that hasn't and therefore still vulnerable at the moment. However, these very few CPUs will also benefit from increased security and stability due to more recent microcode. In addition, the ROMs feature TRIM support for SSDs in RAID0 and extended CPU compatibility table for all motherboards.
Unofficial ROMs! use at your own risk.
Other useful downloads
- Intel Microcode Boot Loader (alternative method to update microcode in case your motherboard isn't listed)
- Enable/Disable Meltdown and Spectre Protections (try this if the system appears vulnerable after flashing patched ROM)
- Rufus 3.1 Portable (to create bootable USB flash drive with DOS)
Some 3DMark and AIDA64 benchmark results are available here.
Asus Sabertooth X58
Asus Sabertooth X58 Software
I normally hang on TechPowerUp, here's the original thread in case you want to report a bug.