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... 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 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control 3-10 3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control 3-19 3.4.2 CPU Performance Settings 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-26 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-28 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-32...
... 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 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control 3-10 3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control 3-19 3.4.2 CPU Performance Settings 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-26 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-28 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-32...
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....1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Utility Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II - Function will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Supports 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P9X79 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
....1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Utility Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II - Function will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Supports 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P9X79 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... Player, Personal Manager, BT Turbo Remote ASUS Exclusive Features: - Percision Tweaker 2 - DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - 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 - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase...
... Player, Personal Manager, BT Turbo Remote ASUS Exclusive Features: - Percision Tweaker 2 - DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - 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 - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase...
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.../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 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front...
.../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 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front...
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...bandwidth and stability. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed... motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 2011 Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200...
...bandwidth and stability. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed... motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 2011 Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200...
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...a button to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for USB 3.0 peripherals with no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. Chapter 1 TPU Unleash your system boot success. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ...users to switch back and forth between PC and mobile devices, and use functions, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. All are fully accessible ...
...a button to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for USB 3.0 peripherals with no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. Chapter 1 TPU Unleash your system boot success. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ...users to switch back and forth between PC and mobile devices, and use functions, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. All are fully accessible ...
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... the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by yourself. Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient...x16 mode). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5 Attractive design enhances the look of current bus systems for a x16 link ...
... the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by yourself. Please refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient...x16 mode). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5 Attractive design enhances the look of current bus systems for a x16 link ...
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...you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory ... A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules...
...you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory ... A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules...
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... to the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
... to the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
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Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration... to [Manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for the system...
Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration... to [Manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for the system...
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...cores active will be always with lower core frequency than the common tCK detected via SPD. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 Partial unlocked CPU: Maximum supported Turbo Ratio will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of ...active cores can Adjust in OS) [Auto] Full unlocked CPU: All number of active cores will be set to one core actives. By ...
...cores active will be always with lower core frequency than the common tCK detected via SPD. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 Partial unlocked CPU: Maximum supported Turbo Ratio will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of ...active cores can Adjust in OS) [Auto] Full unlocked CPU: All number of active cores will be set to one core actives. By ...
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... Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over Power Limit 2 for maximum performance. Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-23 CPU VCore Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VCCSA V��o�l�ta�g�...
... Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over Power Limit 2 for maximum performance. Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-23 CPU VCore Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VCCSA V��o�l�ta�g�...
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... Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.30GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Monitor 206d2 8000020c 2300 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Suppotted Boot Adjust Non...CPU you installed. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-27 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU...
... Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.30GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Monitor 206d2 8000020c 2300 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Suppotted Boot Adjust Non...CPU you installed. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-27 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set the ratio... between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set the ratio... between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows...
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... Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-29 Advanced Mode ...Event Timer. UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU C7 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 3.5.3 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU C1E [Auto] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be ...
... Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-29 Advanced Mode ...Event Timer. UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU C7 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 3.5.3 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU C1E [Auto] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be ...
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... Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter...CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis 1 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 1 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 1 Fan Profile Standard →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
... Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter...CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis 1 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 1 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 1 Fan Profile Standard →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
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...;C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan...Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of Min duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore ...
...;C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan...Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of Min duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore ...
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...show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV ...appears if your computer 1. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ... configuration. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
...show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV ...appears if your computer 1. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ... configuration. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
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... After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage ...in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
... After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage ...in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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... to start -up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options...
... to start -up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options...