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...guide...vii X79-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY... 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 iii
...guide...vii X79-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY... 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 iii
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... Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.7 APM 3-31 3.6.8 Network Stack 3-32 3.7 Monitor menu 3-33 3.8 Boot menu 3-36 3.9 Tool menu 3-42 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.9.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-42 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.10 Exit menu 3-44 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-45 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...
... Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.7 APM 3-31 3.6.8 Network Stack 3-32 3.7 Monitor menu 3-33 3.8 Boot menu 3-36 3.9 Tool menu 3-42 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.9.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-42 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.10 Exit menu 3-44 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-45 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...
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... 4-21 4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO 4-23 4.4.7 EZ Update 4-40 4.4.8 Network iControl 4-42 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-44 4.4.10 System Information 4-45 4.5 Audio configurations 4-46 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility...
... 4-21 4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO 4-23 4.4.7 EZ Update 4-40 4.4.8 Network iControl 4-42 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-44 4.4.10 System Information 4-45 4.5 Audio configurations 4-46 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility...
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... Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change ... the motherboard package and the software. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this ...
... Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change ... the motherboard package and the software. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this ...
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...; X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - from 150MHz to 150MHz at 0.25MHz increment. Network iControl - Anti Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - Overclocking Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
...; X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - from 150MHz to 150MHz at 0.25MHz increment. Network iControl - Anti Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - Overclocking Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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...(Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information ...WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1...
...(Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information ...WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1...
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... and even interact with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to a smart device. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for ...GO!: Allows you to use your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Network iControl ...
... and even interact with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to a smart device. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for ...GO!: Allows you to use your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Network iControl ...
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... cooling experience with its elegant appearance. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you to use SSDs (Solid State Drive) for an SSD-like transfer speed. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: •...
... cooling experience with its elegant appearance. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you to use SSDs (Solid State Drive) for an SSD-like transfer speed. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: •...
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... the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports eight (8) modules inserted into any slot as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
... the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports eight (8) modules inserted into any slot as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
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... • Due to boot after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not... manual or on the computer. function. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 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 boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, ...
... • Due to boot after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not... manual or on the computer. function. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 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 boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, ...
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Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey ... This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the...
Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey ... This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the...
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... TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 5. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions...
... TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 5. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions...
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... is enabled. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption...
... is enabled. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption...
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7. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
7. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
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...DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with ...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
...DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with ...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
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If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item ... 1: Product introduction Intel® Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID Configurations or the user manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 4.
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item ... 1: Product introduction Intel® Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID Configurations or the user manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 4.
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...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-43 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-43 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
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IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. KY IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-11
IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. KY IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-11
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... or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: ...Basic installation Place the bundled support DVD to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Press the BIOS Flashback button for five seconds...
... or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: ...Basic installation Place the bundled support DVD to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Press the BIOS Flashback button for five seconds...
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USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.