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... means, except documentation kept by any warranty. or (2) for which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; This offer is valid to this information. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112...complete source code as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). E6738 First Edition (V1) August 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ...
... means, except documentation kept by any warranty. or (2) for which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; This offer is valid to this information. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112...complete source code as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). E6738 First Edition (V1) August 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ...
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...;e�) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3 at x16/ x16 mode; P9X79 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth Audio USB 2nd ...Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max...- 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I T��...
...;e�) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3 at x16/ x16 mode; P9X79 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth Audio USB 2nd ...Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max...- 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I T��...
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...P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to four current graphics cards. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS...data transfer. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Family in total. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
...P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to four current graphics cards. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS...data transfer. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Family in total. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...MHz Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3) Speed 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tuesday 08/09/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the ... information, and allows you to set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.3.10 Rear panel connectors for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is...
...MHz Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3) Speed 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tuesday 08/09/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the ... information, and allows you to set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.3.10 Rear panel connectors for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is...
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... enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Ratio Auto Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
... enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Ratio Auto Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
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Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM ...
Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM ...
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... hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced... →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-27 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. The items shown in...
... hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced... →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-27 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. The items shown in...
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... disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows...
... disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows...
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...High Definition Audio Controller. The following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you...front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-33 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor Azalia HD Audio Enabled Front Panel Type HD...
...High Definition Audio Controller. The following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you...front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-33 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor Azalia HD Audio Enabled Front Panel Type HD...
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... - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Scroll down to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. 3.6 Monitor...
... - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Scroll down to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. 3.6 Monitor...
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3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-39 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs.
3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-39 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs.
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 PRO... fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0220 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/09/2011...;o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 PRO... fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0220 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/09/2011...;o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
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...-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 PRO VER: 0220 DATE: 08/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to save the... the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-51 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
...-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 PRO VER: 0220 DATE: 08/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to save the... the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-51 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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... to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 PRO VER: 0220 DATE: 08/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
... to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 PRO VER: 0220 DATE: 08/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
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...the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 PRO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880...undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Aug. 26, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510...
...the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 PRO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880...undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Aug. 26, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510...