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Contents Safety information...vi About this 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 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing...
Contents Safety information...vi About this 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 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing...
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Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost ... - 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports Dual Gigabit LAN controllers-802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance - Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Functions are available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for ...
Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost ... - 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports Dual Gigabit LAN controllers-802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance - Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Functions are available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for ...
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... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS and Android systems. (continued on the next page) X79-DELUXE specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound...
... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS and Android systems. (continued on the next page) X79-DELUXE specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound...
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... II - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - MemOK! ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Q-Shield - from 150MHz to 150MHz at 0.25MHz increment. ASUS Exclusive Features: - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ...
... II - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - MemOK! ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Q-Shield - from 150MHz to 150MHz at 0.25MHz increment. ASUS Exclusive Features: - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ...
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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. x 9.6 in . xii X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1...
...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. x 9.6 in . xii X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1...
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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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...32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current PCIe 2.0. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX..., multimedia and Internet applications. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to support PCIe 3.0 specification. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment.
...32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current PCIe 2.0. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX..., multimedia and Internet applications. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to support PCIe 3.0 specification. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment.
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...from your smart device. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you can wirelessly stream media files to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you ...to remotely control your computer using your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to ...
...from your smart device. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you can wirelessly stream media files to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you ...to remotely control your computer using your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to ...
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...chassis front panel cables to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference ... augmenting low and high frequencies of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the process. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded...also ehnances the audio settings through your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5
...chassis front panel cables to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference ... augmenting low and high frequencies of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the process. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded...also ehnances the audio settings through your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5
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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. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-7
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LGA2011 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; TPM connector (20-1 pin connector) 23. Q-Code LEDs ...3. button 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7. USB1314) 17. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. EPU switch 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] 8. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. DirectKey...
LGA2011 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12; TPM connector (20-1 pin connector) 23. Q-Code LEDs ...3. button 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7. USB1314) 17. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. EPU switch 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] 8. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. DirectKey...
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Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core...
Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core...
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Check with the vendor to the Microsoft® support...
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Check with the vendor to the Microsoft® support...
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...; 13-31 10-12- 1.65 • • • • 12-31 10-12- 1.65 • • • • 12-31 Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction X79-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capacity Vendors A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL...
...; 13-31 10-12- 1.65 • • • • 12-31 10-12- 1.65 • • • • 12-31 Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction X79-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capacity Vendors A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL...
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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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G 16GB (2x8GB) DS 10(XMP) Apacer AHU04GFB33CA 4GB Q3R(XMP) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - GET38GB2200C9ADC...
... 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G 16GB (2x8GB) DS 10(XMP) Apacer AHU04GFB33CA 4GB Q3R(XMP) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - GET38GB2200C9ADC...
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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
...; 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
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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 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Part No.
... 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 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Part No.
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...inserted into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. We suggest that you install the modules into one pair of quad-channel ...all slots as one pair of the dark gray slots or the 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-channel memory configuration. ...
...inserted into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. We suggest that you install the modules into one pair of quad-channel ...all slots as one pair of the dark gray slots or the 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-channel memory configuration. ...
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...H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 shared - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - Intel® LAN - - shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA ...
...H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 shared - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - Intel® LAN - - shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA ...