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...Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-45 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai...37 3.5.8 APM 3-39 3.6 Monitor menu 3-40 3.7 Boot menu 3-43 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-49 iv
...Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-45 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai...37 3.5.8 APM 3-39 3.6 Monitor menu 3-40 3.7 Boot menu 3-43 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-49 iv
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Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-49 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-52 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 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 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV ...
Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-49 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-52 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 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 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV ...
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... install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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... collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for most accessed info - New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...
... collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for most accessed info - New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...
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...you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 Turn ...off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
...you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 Turn ...off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
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...). 4. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-49 On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to flash. 5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 1. If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to USB port 1 with the updating speed. Updating BIOS...
...). 4. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-49 On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to flash. 5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 1. If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to USB port 1 with the updating speed. Updating BIOS...
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... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on the system chassis to run this program. If you with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system...
... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on the system chassis to run this program. If you with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system...
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...the boot device during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Select [Disabled] to display the submenu. Click an ...These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to update BIOS Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. ...
...the boot device during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Select [Disabled] to display the submenu. Click an ...These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to update BIOS Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. ...
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... details, refer to enter DRAM SPD information. N/A D�R�A�M��is not installed. Abnormal: DRAM error. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-45 Status: OK: DRAM is working fine.
... details, refer to enter DRAM SPD information. N/A D�R�A�M��is not installed. Abnormal: DRAM error. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-45 Status: OK: DRAM is working fine.
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3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, or use and...65533;o�f�i�le� number that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Inputs the label of setup profile...
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, or use and...65533;o�f�i�le� number that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Inputs the label of setup profile...
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... boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-49 However, BIOS updating is available in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability...
... boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-49 However, BIOS updating is available in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability...
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...). Click Next. Chapter 3 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click...
...). Click Next. Chapter 3 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click...
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... can decide whether to change the boot logo 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 3-51 Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this...
... can decide whether to change the boot logo 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 3-51 Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this...
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...when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 WS File ...an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2:...
...when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 WS File ...an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2:...
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... stability, we recommend that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-53 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. • This function can...
... stability, we recommend that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-53 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. • This function can...
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... D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting ...drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive...
... D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting ...drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive...
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... and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-55 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
... and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-55 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS VER: 0220 DATE...
... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS VER: 0220 DATE...
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... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to 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 EVO • The...applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P9X79 WS 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the...
... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to 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 EVO • The...applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS P9X79 WS 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the...
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... on your system to another file or USB disk to update the BIOS version on this convenient updating feature. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your system. • Save BIOS to do with the BIOS utility. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to file Back up...
... on your system to another file or USB disk to update the BIOS version on this convenient updating feature. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your system. • Save BIOS to do with the BIOS utility. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to file Back up...