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.... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - xii 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 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3...
.... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - xii 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 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3...
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... Caching SSD caching from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential. 8+2 Phase Power Design To ...work perfectly together to CPU voltage control. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with just one click, no capacity ...
... Caching SSD caching from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential. 8+2 Phase Power Design To ...work perfectly together to CPU voltage control. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with just one click, no capacity ...
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...package with an elegant design theme. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive user friendly ASUS interface. MemOK! Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for optimized performance in diverse situations....while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. It allows users to ...
...package with an elegant design theme. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive user friendly ASUS interface. MemOK! Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for optimized performance in diverse situations....while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. It allows users to ...
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... BIOS without using standby power. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for the ultimate convenience! Worry-free overclocking for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you...
... BIOS without using standby power. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for the ultimate convenience! Worry-free overclocking for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you...
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... the standard way of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
... the standard way of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
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...hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 ...- • • • KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER K T G 1 3 3 3 P S 1 2 0 8 - Single-sided DS - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13
...hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 ...- • • • KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER K T G 1 3 3 3 P S 1 2 0 8 - Single-sided DS - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13
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... below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that you to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches...
... below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that you to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches...
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ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of...of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load ... tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of...of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load ... tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
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... lighting, this is damaged during the process causing the system unable to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. This may have risks... the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 If the light flashes for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by...
... lighting, this is damaged during the process causing the system unable to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. This may have risks... the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 If the light flashes for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by...
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Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the Power eSATA 6G port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under ... Speaker Out 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 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the Power eSATA 6G port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under ... Speaker Out 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 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
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...match what you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We recommend that a...the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. ...
...match what you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We recommend that a...the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced...
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Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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.... [X.M.P.] If 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]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen ... performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA ...
.... [X.M.P.] If 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]. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen ... performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA ...
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...appears only when you set EPU Power saving MODE to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than that for ...options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores. Turbo Ratio will for all cores active will be always with lower core frequency than the...
...appears only when you set EPU Power saving MODE to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-9 CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than that for ...options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores. Turbo Ratio will for all cores active will be always with lower core frequency than the...
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... voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to CPU loading. 3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control Chapter 3 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-19
... voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to CPU loading. 3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control Chapter 3 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-19
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... will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Some of the DRAM controller is decided by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the ... thermal conditions should be monitored. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to a lower value for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options:...
... will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Some of the DRAM controller is decided by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the ... thermal conditions should be monitored. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to a lower value for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options:...
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... mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-21 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to get more transient and better thermal performance. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Increasing...higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the...
... mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-21 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to get more transient and better thermal performance. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Increasing...higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the...
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...The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF... on Channel C/D. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-25 The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to...
...The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF... on Channel C/D. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 PRO 3-25 The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to...
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...Allows you to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to malfunction. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration... field values can cause the system to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Chapter...
...Allows you to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to malfunction. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration... field values can cause the system to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Chapter...