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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS X79-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-WAY SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS X79-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-WAY SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant...
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...slots, and level 3 (L3) cache sizes. Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to www.asus.com for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. It utilizes the serial point-to... It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 PCIe 3.0 provides you unprecedented data speeds, with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and...
...slots, and level 3 (L3) cache sizes. Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to www.asus.com for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. It utilizes the serial point-to... It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 PCIe 3.0 provides you unprecedented data speeds, with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and...
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...smart device. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use your smart device's touch panel as a remote ... • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to transfer files between different utilities. It allows you to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device's customized ...
...smart device. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use your smart device's touch panel as a remote ... • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to transfer files between different utilities. It allows you to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device's customized ...
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...ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds, improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. ASUS Q-connector ASUS... is in regards to a home theater system. All of incredible surround sound. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats.
...ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds, improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. ASUS Q-connector ASUS... is in regards to a home theater system. All of incredible surround sound. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats.
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ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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... and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation...
... and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation...
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... to get the correct memory modules. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate...
... to get the correct memory modules. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate...
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... 2133-10-11- 1.6 • 10-27 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-13 DDR3 2200 MHz capacity Vendors GEIL GEIL Part No. G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q16GBZH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2- 64GB (8x8GB) DS 64GBZLD(XMP...
... 2133-10-11- 1.6 • 10-27 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-13 DDR3 2200 MHz capacity Vendors GEIL GEIL Part No. G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q16GBZH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2- 64GB (8x8GB) DS 64GBZLD(XMP...
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...; EBF3 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G - - • • 0846B 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G 11-11- - • • 0846B 11-28-1 (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-924 9-9-924 - Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • • • • • • • •...
...; EBF3 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G - - • • 0846B 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G 11-11- - • • 0846B 11-28-1 (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-924 9-9-924 - Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • • • • • • • •...
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... 23EY4587MB3H 302G08-DJ1C - 1.5 • •• 1.5 • • - • •• 304G08-DJ1B 9-10- 10-26 • •• (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-19 N/A - - - - AM5D590 8CEHSBG - - -
... 23EY4587MB3H 302G08-DJ1C - 1.5 • •• 1.5 • • - • •• 304G08-DJ1B 9-10- 10-26 • •• (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-19 N/A - - - - AM5D590 8CEHSBG - - -
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...slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. Supports four (4) modules inserted into all slots as two pairs of individual... inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-...into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21
...slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. Supports four (4) modules inserted into all slots as two pairs of individual... inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-...into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21
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... Controller - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 3 - - Realtek® LAN - shared - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Intel® LAN - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCIe Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe...
... Controller - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 3 - - Realtek® LAN - shared - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Intel® LAN - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCIe Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe...
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...We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... failsafe memory settings. function. 3. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
...We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... failsafe memory settings. function. 3. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
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... system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal...
... system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal...
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Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 7.
Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 7.
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 3. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 3. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
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... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-33 Code E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-33 Code E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
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Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-35 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-35 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
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Chapter 1 • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-37 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; These SATA ports are for data drives only. 3. 2.
Chapter 1 • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-37 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; These SATA ports are for data drives only. 3. 2.
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... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is purchased separately. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 5. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this...
... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is purchased separately. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 5. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this...