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... - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - above 200MHz at 1.66MHz increment; Disk Unlocker - MemOK! Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - from 110MHz to 200MHz at 0.25MHz increment. ASUS Q-Code - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Exclusive...
... - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - above 200MHz at 1.66MHz increment; Disk Unlocker - MemOK! Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - from 110MHz to 200MHz at 0.25MHz increment. ASUS Q-Code - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Exclusive...
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...friendly AI Suite 3 utility. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction EPU ... or manipulating large files. Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with optimized fan settings based on this motherboard provides you to its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, ...
...friendly AI Suite 3 utility. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction EPU ... or manipulating large files. Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with optimized fan settings based on this motherboard provides you to its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, ...
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...Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. leads the way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between... impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 This all across cloud services in a few clicks. • Media Streaming Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows...
...Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. leads the way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between... impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 This all across cloud services in a few clicks. • Media Streaming Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows...
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The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory...with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more ... the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dualchannel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11
The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory...with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more ... the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dualchannel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11
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... comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when...
... comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when...
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... the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe... after using the MemOK! 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 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...
... the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe... after using the MemOK! 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 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...
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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. 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
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... system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename... default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 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.
... system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename... default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 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.
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu bar General help Chapter 3 ...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu bar General help Chapter 3 ...
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... steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values...
... steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values...
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...the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Use the or to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to your memory module. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the profiles...
...the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Use the or to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to your memory module. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the profiles...
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...] OC Tuner [As Is] Allows you to the extreme depending o the integrated graphics loading. It also accelerates rgw iGPU performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select a fixed setting for ...] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [As Is]. If you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.
...] OC Tuner [As Is] Allows you to the extreme depending o the integrated graphics loading. It also accelerates rgw iGPU performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select a fixed setting for ...] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [As Is]. If you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.
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... to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Use the or keys to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enhance system performance, or set an initial boot voltage for a better thermal solution. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for overclocking. Configuration options: [100...
... to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Use the or keys to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enhance system performance, or set an initial boot voltage for a better thermal solution. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for overclocking. Configuration options: [100...
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...Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM slots C and D to set the full phase mode. The values range from 300kHz to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency ...to [Manual]. The following item appears only when setting this item to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM ...
...Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM slots C and D to set the full phase mode. The values range from 300kHz to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency ...to [Manual]. The following item appears only when setting this item to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM ...
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... power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the or keys to 32767W. The values range from being burned due to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set a higher current limit to over TDP must be maintained. Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect... the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to overclock. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value.
... power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the or keys to 32767W. The values range from being burned due to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set a higher current limit to over TDP must be maintained. Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect... the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to overclock. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value.
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...ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHD [Auto] Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel B. DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Fraction of DRAM Voltage for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking...Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for CPU IMC to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0....
...ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHD [Auto] Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel B. DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Fraction of DRAM Voltage for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking...Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for CPU IMC to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0....
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... and CPU Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to manually adjust the...
... and CPU Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to manually adjust the...
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...Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking. VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Current Capability provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for an ...to a lower value for a better thermal solution. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal conditions. VCCSA Load-line ...
...Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking. VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Current Capability provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for an ...to a lower value for a better thermal solution. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal conditions. VCCSA Load-line ...
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...CD Power Phase Control For DRAM slots C or D, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to monitor the thermal conditions. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DRAM-CD Current Capability Higher value ...to DRAM slots A and B brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots C and D to stabilize the...
...CD Power Phase Control For DRAM slots C or D, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to monitor the thermal conditions. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DRAM-CD Current Capability Higher value ...to DRAM slots A and B brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots C and D to stabilize the...