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... information...vii About this 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 DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special ... 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-46 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-50 iii
... information...vii About this 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 DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special ... 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-46 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-50 iii
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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 ...3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-40 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-41 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-45 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-45 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-48 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-49 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-50...
Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 ...3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-40 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-41 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-45 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-45 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-48 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-49 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-50...
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...FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA... hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ...
...FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA... hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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... features of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter...
... features of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter...
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... - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - Percision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS BT GO! - Folder Sync, BT Transfer...
... - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - Percision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS BT GO! - Folder Sync, BT Transfer...
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... control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xii vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCCSA: 255-step...
... control - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xii vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCCSA: 255-step...
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...CPU´s potential, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can effectively lower system ...1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3 An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in class power efficiency and stability Two critical components ...
...CPU´s potential, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can effectively lower system ...1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3 An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in class power efficiency and stability Two critical components ...
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... usual "fingers" - All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for most convenient way to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and...
... usual "fingers" - All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for most convenient way to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and...
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settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...21 1.5-1.6 • • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13 Single-sided DS - DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-...
settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...21 1.5-1.6 • • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13 Single-sided DS - DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-...
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... when each timing set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.... • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the ...
... when each timing set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.... • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the ...
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... lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system is powered off. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable... under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch Turning this switch to reenter data. 5. Hold down the CLR_CMOS switch. 2. However...
... lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system is powered off. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable... under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch Turning this switch to reenter data. 5. Hold down the CLR_CMOS switch. 2. However...
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... may change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-19 However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will... use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 6.
... may change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-19 However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will... use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 6.
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...the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. •... location of the TPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned...
...the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. •... location of the TPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned...
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...3 or later versions before OS installation. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset... necessary to load IRST Driver from SCD to the USB Flash Drive before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to detect the storage devices. Please set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...3 or later versions before OS installation. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset... necessary to load IRST Driver from SCD to the USB Flash Drive before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to detect the storage devices. Please set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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...Driver during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before OS installation. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 For details, please refer to the section "4.5 Create a RAID driver disk". • Windows 7 & Vista: When [SATA Mode] is ... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to the USB Flash Drive before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for X79 platform will not run. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. IRST driver note for OS installation • ...
...Driver during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before OS installation. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 For details, please refer to the section "4.5 Create a RAID driver disk". • Windows 7 & Vista: When [SATA Mode] is ... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to the USB Flash Drive before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for X79 platform will not run. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. IRST driver note for OS installation • ...
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... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Chapter 2 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Chapter 2 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
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... module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Connect one orientation. If��y�o�...65533;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to fit these connectors in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
... module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Connect one orientation. If��y�o�...65533;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to fit these connectors in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
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... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35
... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35
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... in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Worry-free overclocking for help. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 Just plug in file format.If this means that the...
... in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Worry-free overclocking for help. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 Just plug in file format.If this means that the...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Audio I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. Power eSATA 6G port 3. BIOS Flashback switch 6. Bluetooth module* 4. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Audio I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. Power eSATA 6G port 3. BIOS Flashback switch 6. Bluetooth module* 4. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1.