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... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD ...and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E6896 First Edition October 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, ...
... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD ...and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E6896 First Edition October 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, ...
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... 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 EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-16 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-17 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations...
... 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 EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-16 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-17 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-19 4.4 RAID configurations...
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... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are connected. ix...
... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are connected. ix...
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... damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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xv Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xv Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the performance 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. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the system provides a user-friendly graphical...device transmission speed is automatically flashed using standby power. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to an already impressive fast USB 3.0...
With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the performance 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. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, the system provides a user-friendly graphical...device transmission speed is automatically flashed using standby power. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to an already impressive fast USB 3.0...
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...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 to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. switch ...boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after ...
...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 to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. switch ...boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after ...
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ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ... for details. • You must load IRST Driver during OS installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else...
ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ... for details. • You must load IRST Driver during OS installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else...
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... Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA...
... Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever 3 C4 A B A B 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever 3 C4 A B A B 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
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... Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you change modes from the Exit menu or from the...back on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel....connected to your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to boot.
... Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you change modes from the Exit menu or from the...back on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel....connected to your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to boot.
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... Overclocking Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [Manual]. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for... to 300.0MHz. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
... Overclocking Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [Manual]. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for... to 300.0MHz. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [...
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...active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high ...] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in...
...active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high ...] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in...
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...remove the thermal module. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Set to [Manual]. Set to 1.700 with 0.005 interval. The values range from 0.800 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular...Manual] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum item. Enable the Spread Spectrum to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enhance system stability. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Allows you to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS...
...remove the thermal module. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Set to [Manual]. Set to 1.700 with 0.005 interval. The values range from 0.800 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular...Manual] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum item. Enable the Spread Spectrum to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enhance system stability. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Allows you to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS...
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... to increase efficiency [Auto] Proceeds preset phase control. [Standard] Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Do not remove the thermal module. Increase phase number under light system loading to get more transient and...
... to increase efficiency [Auto] Proceeds preset phase control. [Standard] Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Do not remove the thermal module. Increase phase number under light system loading to get more transient and...
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... tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning profile. [Optimized] Allows you to set the...
... tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning profile. [Optimized] Allows you to set the...
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...CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode Parameters settings is ��s�e�t�ti�n�g��f�...frequency, which can be limited to [Disabled] but disallows configuration for Turbo Mode. Adjusting the CPU Ratio value will be limited to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The value will be adjusted. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
...CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode Parameters settings is ��s�e�t�ti�n�g��f�...frequency, which can be limited to [Disabled] but disallows configuration for Turbo Mode. Adjusting the CPU Ratio value will be limited to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The value will be adjusted. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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...capable of this item is TDP (130W). Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] This item is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. Default setting is Power Limit 2 value in second. CPU ...VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit ...
...capable of this item is TDP (130W). Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] This item is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. Default setting is Power Limit 2 value in second. CPU ...VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit ...
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... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a ... voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor's I/O, DMI, and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset...
... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a ... voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor's I/O, DMI, and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset...
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...6300x with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.3950x to 2.10V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating... the active termination voltage for details. • The system may need better cooling system to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-27 The values range from 0.3950x to work stably under high voltage settings. PCH 1.5v Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...
...6300x with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.3950x to 2.10V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating... the active termination voltage for details. • The system may need better cooling system to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-27 The values range from 0.3950x to work stably under high voltage settings. PCH 1.5v Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...