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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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...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 software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 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...
...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 software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 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...
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... 4.4.5 Wi-Fi Engine 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...
... 4.4.5 Wi-Fi Engine 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...
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...documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added ...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
...documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added ...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
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...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. xii x 9.6 in . X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports ...
...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. xii x 9.6 in . X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports ...
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... an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB...
... an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB...
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... tested. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones ... to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK...
... tested. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones ... to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK...
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...process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, ...again. • If the light flashes for better compatibility and stability. 3. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port USB BIOS Flashback button For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS ...
...process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, ...again. • If the light flashes for better compatibility and stability. 3. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port USB BIOS Flashback button For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS ...
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...In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 q You have installed a new system component that you to run the BIOS Setup. BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS...
...In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 q You have installed a new system component that you to run the BIOS Setup. BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS...
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... option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power...
... option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power...
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... specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [C0] [C2] [C6] [C7] [No Limit] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2,... RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. CPU C1E [Enabled] Allows...
... specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [C0] [C2] [C6] [C7] [No Limit] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2,... RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. CPU C1E [Enabled] Allows...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Front] Allows you to enable or disable the firmware checking and update of your system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Marvell Storage Firmware Check and Update [Disabled] Allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of the Marvell® Storage controller. Marvell...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of the front panel of your system. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Front] Allows you to enable or disable the firmware checking and update of your system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Marvell Storage Firmware Check and Update [Disabled] Allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of the Marvell® Storage controller. Marvell...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of the front panel of your system. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... need to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-45 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Save...
... need to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-45 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Save...
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3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...
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...The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer...format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the ...
...The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer...format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the ...
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... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-49 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are...
... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-49 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are...
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... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system...
... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system...
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... models. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Use this utility to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to quickly...
... models. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Use this utility to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to quickly...
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... to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user manual for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-19 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to your computer's USB port that...
... to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user manual for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-19 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to your computer's USB port that...
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Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-41 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-41 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.