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... x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * This motherboard is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/ x16 mode; Supports NVIDIA® 3�...for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
... x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * This motherboard is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/ x16 mode; Supports NVIDIA® 3�...for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
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...12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - x 9.6 in . 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 (...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU &PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2:...
...12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - x 9.6 in . 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 (...Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU &PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2:...
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...package with an elegant design theme. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor ...readings. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS BT GO! It allows users to Bluetooth devices with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol...
...package with an elegant design theme. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor ...readings. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS BT GO! It allows users to Bluetooth devices with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol...
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Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. BIOS Flashback switch 6. 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 Bluetooth module* 4. Power eSATA 6G port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7.
Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. BIOS Flashback switch 6. 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 Bluetooth module* 4. Power eSATA 6G port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7.
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... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-49 Black - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to ...the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF...
... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-49 Black - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to ...the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF...
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... the following circumstances: • An error message appears on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to ensure... program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...
... the following circumstances: • An error message appears on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to ensure... program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...
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... to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-33 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor Azalia HD Audio Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio Bluetooth...
... to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-33 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor Azalia HD Audio Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio Bluetooth...
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is enabled. [Disabled] ASUS BT GO! Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage Controller ...use the full functin of the Intel LAN controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS BT GO! Configuration options: �[D��is�a�b�l�e�d�]�[�I�D�E��M��o�d...
is enabled. [Disabled] ASUS BT GO! Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage Controller ...use the full functin of the Intel LAN controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS BT GO! Configuration options: �[D��is�a�b�l�e�d�]�[�I�D�E��M��o�d...
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...their respective owners. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of the device / function icons to another connected BT devices. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly ...interface that allows you to share the files stored in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any use your smartphone as a remote control to the software manual in ...
...their respective owners. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of the device / function icons to another connected BT devices. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly ...interface that allows you to share the files stored in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any use your smartphone as a remote control to the software manual in ...