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... Software Licenses. Such software in this product is distributed without intent to anyone in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you . The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is eager to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the...
... Software Licenses. Such software in this product is distributed without intent to anyone in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you . The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is eager to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the...
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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 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...Onboard 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...
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 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...Onboard 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...
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...4.4.4 Ai Charger 4-20 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&#...5-11 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-12 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 5-12 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
...4.4.4 Ai Charger 4-20 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&#...5-11 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-12 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 5-12 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. It includes ...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. It includes ...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion slots * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for updated details. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel...
... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion slots * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for updated details. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel...
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... a click. Industry leading digital 2+2-phase DRAM power design - CPU Power - Wi-Fi GO! 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 Wi-Fi GO! - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC...
... a click. Industry leading digital 2+2-phase DRAM power design - CPU Power - Wi-Fi GO! 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 Wi-Fi GO! - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC...
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xii X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (2 x black; 6 x dark brown) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan ...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...
xii X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (2 x black; 6 x dark brown) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan ...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...
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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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... performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 / 2000 / 1800MHz memory modules run at DDR3... gaming enjoyment. Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you unprecedented data speeds, with the...
... performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 / 2000 / 1800MHz memory modules run at DDR3... gaming enjoyment. Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you unprecedented data speeds, with the...
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...advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions in stability testing, Auto Tuning allows beginners to its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play ...), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design on the fans' specifications and positions. It also allows you to fully use...
...advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions in stability testing, Auto Tuning allows beginners to its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play ...), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design on the fans' specifications and positions. It also allows you to fully use...
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... your bandwidth and allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 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 device's transfer speed up to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to take screenshots...
... your bandwidth and allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 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 device's transfer speed up to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to take screenshots...
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... allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment • New log reminder allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for an SSD-like transfer speed. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS...
... allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment • New log reminder allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for an SSD-like transfer speed. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS...
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...you want to get the correct memory modules. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more details, refer to...8226; Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Memory ...
...you want to get the correct memory modules. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more details, refer to...8226; Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Memory ...
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...-13- 1.65 11-30 2400-11- 1.65 13-13-32 11-13- 1.65 13-30 2400-11- 1.65 13-13-30 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • &#...XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) TXD38G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 16GB DS (2x8GB) TXD34G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) Chip Brand - - 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...
...-13- 1.65 11-30 2400-11- 1.65 13-13-32 11-13- 1.65 13-30 2400-11- 1.65 13-13-30 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • &#...XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) TXD38G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 16GB DS (2x8GB) TXD34G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) Chip Brand - - 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...
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...GEIL Part No. G.SKILL F3-2133C10Q32GSR(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Timing 10-11-11-30 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 6 8 •• • 11-13-13-31 - •• 9-9-9-24 - •• 9-11-11-31 1.65 •• ... 10-27 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-13 G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q16GBZH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G 16GB (2x8GB) DS 10(XMP) Apacer AHU04GFB33CA 4GB Q3R...
...GEIL Part No. G.SKILL F3-2133C10Q32GSR(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Timing 10-11-11-30 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 6 8 •• • 11-13-13-31 - •• 9-9-9-24 - •• 9-11-11-31 1.65 •• ... 10-27 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • 11-11-11-31 1.65 •• • • Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-13 G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q16GBZH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G 16GB (2x8GB) DS 10(XMP) Apacer AHU04GFB33CA 4GB Q3R...
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...-27 - 9-9-9- 24 - 10-10- 10-27 - 10-10- 10-27 - 1600 8-8-8- 24 - 9-9-9- 24 - 8-8-8- 24 - 9-9-9- 24 - 11-11- 11-30 - 8-8-8- 24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• • • •• • ••...
...-27 - 9-9-9- 24 - 10-10- 10-27 - 10-10- 10-27 - 1600 8-8-8- 24 - 9-9-9- 24 - 8-8-8- 24 - 9-9-9- 24 - 11-11- 11-30 - 8-8-8- 24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• • • •• • ••...
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... 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 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • • • • • • • • • • 8GB (2x4GB) DS 4GB (2x2GB) DS 2GB SS 4GB DS 4GB...
... 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 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • • • • • • • • • • 8GB (2x4GB) DS 4GB (2x2GB) DS 2GB SS 4GB DS 4GB...
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... DS 2GB SS 4GB SS Apacer GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX ELPIDA Elpida ELPIDA ELPIDA MICRON Transcend MICRON AMD AMD ASint Asint Chip NO. DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • •• 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 24 9-9-9- 1.5...9-10- 10-26 • •• (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-19 KFC8FNLBFGXX-12A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A J4208BBBGGN-F J2108ECSEDJ-F J2108BDBGGN-F J4208EASEDJ-F D9PFJ Timing 9 Voltage - N/A - - - - DDR3 1600 ...
... DS 2GB SS 4GB SS Apacer GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX ELPIDA Elpida ELPIDA ELPIDA MICRON Transcend MICRON AMD AMD ASint Asint Chip NO. DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 46 8 • •• 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 1.5 24 9-9-9- 24 9-9-9- 1.5...9-10- 10-26 • •• (Continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-19 KFC8FNLBFGXX-12A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A J4208BBBGGN-F J2108ECSEDJ-F J2108BDBGGN-F J4208EASEDJ-F D9PFJ Timing 9 Voltage - N/A - - - - DDR3 1600 ...
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... you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into all slots as Single-...Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the dark gray slots and black slots as three pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
... you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into all slots as Single-...Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the dark gray slots and black slots as three pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Supports eight (8) modules inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
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... to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode... via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode... via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
