Asus SABERTOOTH X79 - Manual (Page 17)

ASUS SABERTOOTH 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 configure your system easier and faster.
1.3.6 ASUS Exclusive Features
ASUS SSD Caching
SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, 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 needed and instant activation for complete
ease of use.
USB 3.0 Boost
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the
latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the performance of a USB device
transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive
fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the system provides a user-
friendly graphical interface, which spontaneously accelerates the transfer speed through USB
3.0 peripherals with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows
overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or
operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,
and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the
ultimate convenience!
1.3.7 Other special features
Power eSATA 6Gb/ Ready
Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer
rates, and can use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS
provides extra ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth
of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility.
* Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external
SATA device. The cable is purchased separately.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.