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... or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS..., or translated into any warranty. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUSTeK is authorized in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be registered trademarks or copyrights of Certain Software This product may ...
... or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS..., or translated into any warranty. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUSTeK is authorized in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be registered trademarks or copyrights of Certain Software This product may ...
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... 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 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 DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv
... 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 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 DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv
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... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
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... text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: + + ix NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help...
... text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: + + ix NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help...
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... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P9X79 PRO motherboard! ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P9X79 PRO motherboard! ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... 16GB/s of the board and case, while temperatures in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer ...(in x16 mode). Total bandwidth for a quiet PC environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5 Built-in the chipset and power phase areas stay lower through high efficiency heat exchange. Power eSATA 6Gb/s ready Powered eSATA 6Gb...
... 16GB/s of the board and case, while temperatures in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer ...(in x16 mode). Total bandwidth for a quiet PC environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5 Built-in the chipset and power phase areas stay lower through high efficiency heat exchange. Power eSATA 6Gb/s ready Powered eSATA 6Gb...
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.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are differences in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. For more details...
.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are differences in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. For more details...
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...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and... Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. It takes ...
...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and... Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. It takes ...
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...] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3...
...] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3...
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... RAID set to [IDE Mode] for the system to [AHCI Mode] by default. Please set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is necessary to ...if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you must install Windows® XP Service Pack...
... RAID set to [IDE Mode] for the system to [AHCI Mode] by default. Please set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is necessary to ...if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you must install Windows® XP Service Pack...
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Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 A 2 B Load lever 3 C4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-37 The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 A 2 B Load lever 3 C4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-37 The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in this manual. Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch.
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... Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , ... chassis to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this user manual refers to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with its test routines. In normal circumstances...
... Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , ... chassis to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this user manual refers to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with its test routines. In normal circumstances...
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... you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Strap ... using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled...
... you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Strap ... using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled...
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...] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in...
...] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in...
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... and keys to ��1��.7�0��0��w�i�th� 0.005 interval. Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press ...Auto] The behavior of the following items are adjusted by VCCSA Load-Line. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled�] �[E�...
... and keys to ��1��.7�0��0��w�i�th� 0.005 interval. Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press ...Auto] The behavior of the following items are adjusted by VCCSA Load-Line. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled�] �[E�...
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...%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to ...adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] ...
...%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to ...adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] ...
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Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...
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...and keys to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to 10 msec. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-23 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to [Offset Mode]. [+]...to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This value can support over TDP should be TDP (130W). CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage ...
...and keys to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to 10 msec. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-23 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to [Offset Mode]. [+]...to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This value can support over TDP should be TDP (130W). CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage ...
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.... The values range from 0.6250V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage, CPU VCORE/VCCSA Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, VTTCPU Voltage and PCH 1.1V/1.5V Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
.... The values range from 0.6250V to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage, CPU VCORE/VCCSA Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, VTTCPU Voltage and PCH 1.1V/1.5V Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
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...RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Chassis 1/2/3/4 ...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Fan...;n�i�m�u��m� duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-37
...RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Chassis 1/2/3/4 ...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Fan...;n�i�m�u��m� duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-37