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...Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special ... Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-46 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-50 iii
...Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special ... Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-46 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-48 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-50 iii
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P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power...
P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power...
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..., Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software ... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB ...1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 ...
..., Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software ... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB ...1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 ...
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... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most accessed info - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. New F3 Shortcut...
... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most accessed info - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. New F3 Shortcut...
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... 5 The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the WHITE interior. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this is not operating properly. In case of... light will be caused by:1. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 Rename it P9X79PRO.ROM, save the program to a USB portable disk, and place it in file format.If this means that the BIOS Flashback is the case, please restart the...station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted.
... 5 The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the WHITE interior. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this is not operating properly. In case of... light will be caused by:1. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47 Rename it P9X79PRO.ROM, save the program to a USB portable disk, and place it in file format.If this means that the BIOS Flashback is the case, please restart the...station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted.
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USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. Power eSATA 6G port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. 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 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. Bluetooth module* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1.
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. Power eSATA 6G port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. 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 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 2. Bluetooth module* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1,2,3 and 4 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1.