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...guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
...guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
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vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x Power eSATA 6G ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ... WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O...
vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x Power eSATA 6G ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ... WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O...
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.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...
.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! switch 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-32 2-4 2-30 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-33 2-17 2-17 2-28 2-18 2-15 2-15 2-32 2-29 2-29 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! switch 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-32 2-4 2-30 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-33 2-17 2-17 2-28 2-18 2-15 2-15 2-32 2-29 2-29 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
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...definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Connect one orientation. If�&#... panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33
...definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Connect one orientation. If�&#... panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you use ... devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or...
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you use ... devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or...
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... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending...
... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending...
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2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-43
2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-43
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... call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press... the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the...
... call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press... the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the...
