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... Public License Version ("LGPL"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as defined in any form or by sending a request to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may not be... purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
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... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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...
... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-41 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-41 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
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Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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... package. Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
... package. Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
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...or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to the software ... section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-47
...or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to the software ... section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-47
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...;�p�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...;�e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 PRO fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0220 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/09/2011 P9X79D.ROM File...
...;�p�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...;�e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 PRO fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0220 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/09/2011 P9X79D.ROM File...
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...Click on the left. 2. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The.... The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from ...
...Click on the left. 2. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The.... The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from ...
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... the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical ...and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support...
... the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical ...and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support...
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... advanced voltage settings. Refer to the desired value. 3. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current...
... advanced voltage settings. Refer to the desired value. 3. ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current...
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.... 2. The graph on the adjustment bar to make the change value accordingly. 3. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal...
.... 2. The graph on the adjustment bar to make the change value accordingly. 3. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal...
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... Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB... the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel®...
... Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB... the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel®...
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The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The SELECT DISKS screen appears: Port Drive Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Status ...RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-23 From the utility main menu, select 1. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-...
The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The SELECT DISKS screen appears: Port Drive Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Status ...RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 PRO 4-23 From the utility main menu, select 1. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-...
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... 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : Serial : FW Version : 0 0 SATA PD Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks...
... 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : Serial : FW Version : 0 0 SATA PD Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks...
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... manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for multi-graphics card installation...
... manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for multi-graphics card installation...
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The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-...
The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-...
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...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P9X79 PRO Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ...to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 PRO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21...
...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P9X79 PRO Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ...to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 PRO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21...