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... lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide driver supported. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer...
... lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide driver supported. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer...
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... design, with its full potential. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This evolution of power on your PC. 1.3.3 ASUS features New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. LED checks key components ...perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from breaking off unexpectedly. Quick Gate Quick Gate is solved. Diag. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on demand. LED Diag.
... design, with its full potential. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This evolution of power on your PC. 1.3.3 ASUS features New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. LED checks key components ...perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from breaking off unexpectedly. Quick Gate Quick Gate is solved. Diag. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on demand. LED Diag.
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... AI Suite II utility. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 Harness a combination of a button to ensure longer component lifespan. MemOK! Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to patch memory issues. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever...
... AI Suite II utility. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 Harness a combination of a button to ensure longer component lifespan. MemOK! Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to patch memory issues. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever...
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...try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of a USB device..., which is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for a quiet PC environment. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. Doing so may bend the tubing...
...try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of a USB device..., which is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for a quiet PC environment. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. Doing so may bend the tubing...
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Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to protect the CPU. ..., use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. For more memory on the motherboard. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not...
Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to protect the CPU. ..., use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. For more memory on the motherboard. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not...
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...-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. ® ASUS P9X79 WS 2-9 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you should shut down the system and unplug...
...-case system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. ® ASUS P9X79 WS 2-9 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you should shut down the system and unplug...
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...messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory... automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ® • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe...
...messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory... automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ® • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe...
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5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to Ai Tweaker settings P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED 6. WS 3-color LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signifies Ai Tweaker settings. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue Normal Red Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking Green EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode P9X79 WS ® Lights up according to know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. ® 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Instant O.C.
5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to Ai Tweaker settings P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED 6. WS 3-color LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signifies Ai Tweaker settings. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue Normal Red Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking Green EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode P9X79 WS ® Lights up according to know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. ® 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Instant O.C.
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... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ...reset the system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 2.2.8 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on...
... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ...reset the system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 2.2.8 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on...
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...devices. The BIOS setup program is connected to your screen. • Ensure that you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 You can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you wish to enter Setup...Users can be used under the Exit menu. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message ...
...devices. The BIOS setup program is connected to your screen. • Ensure that you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 You can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you wish to enter Setup...Users can be used under the Exit menu. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message ...
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...keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main ... For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 WS 3-3
...keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main ... For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 WS 3-3
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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 WS 3-7 Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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 WS 3-7 Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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... the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80..... Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can also key in the desired value...
... the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80..... Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can also key in the desired value...
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...Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 Configuration ...Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to ...
...Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 Configuration ...Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to ...
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... 100% (Extreme). Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Some of the following percentages to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power ...overclocking performance, but increase the CPU thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related parameters . F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
... 100% (Extreme). Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Some of the following percentages to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power ...overclocking performance, but increase the CPU thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related parameters . F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
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... value. The values range from 0.800 to 1.700 with a 10k Hz interval. Set to a lower value for better overclocking results. Use the and keys to enhance system stability. The values range from 300k~500kHz with 0.005 interval. The values ...ASUS P9X79 WS 3-21 Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you set the CPU Fixed Frequency from 0.800 to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum item. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking...
... value. The values range from 0.800 to 1.700 with a 10k Hz interval. Set to a lower value for better overclocking results. Use the and keys to enhance system stability. The values range from 300k~500kHz with 0.005 interval. The values ...ASUS P9X79 WS 3-21 Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you set the CPU Fixed Frequency from 0.800 to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum item. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking...
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...will be monitored. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning ... you 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. Phase number adjusted by current(A)...
...will be monitored. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning ... you 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. Phase number adjusted by current(A)...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the Full phase mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning profile. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning ...profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [...
Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the Full phase mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning profile. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning ...profile. [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [...
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...Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] This item is Power Limit 1 in second. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This item is Power Limit 2 value in 0.125A...Limit 1. The value can be programmed. Intel recommends that the time window 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 set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage.
...Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] This item is Power Limit 1 in second. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This item is Power Limit 2 value in 0.125A...Limit 1. The value can be programmed. Intel recommends that the time window 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 set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage.
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... Offset 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 set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to...
... Offset 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 set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to...
