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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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... Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in x16 mode. Total bandwidth for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI...supports the LGA2011 socket for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 in multi-GPU SLI...
... Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in x16 mode. Total bandwidth for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. PCIe 3.0 provides you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI...supports the LGA2011 socket for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 It provides great system performance with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 in multi-GPU SLI...
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...USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 leads the way to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using...set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 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 ...
...USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to a smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 leads the way to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using...set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 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 ...
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... as 7.1 channels of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is in regards to energy consumptions. This is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the ..., WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to a home theater system. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of the product and thus ...
... as 7.1 channels of your system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is in regards to energy consumptions. This is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the ..., WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to a home theater system. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of the product and thus ...
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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 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.
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... is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU... to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
... is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU... to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
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...) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from...
...) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from...
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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 G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q32GZL(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Timing 9-10-9-28 9-11-9-28 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional...
... 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 G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q32GZL(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Timing 9-10-9-28 9-11-9-28 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional...
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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 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q16GBXL(XMP) G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q16GBZL(XMP) G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q32GXM(XMP) G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D8GBSR2(XMP) GEIL GUP34GB160 0C7DC(XMP) KINGMAX FLGE85FC8KL9A(XMP) KINGMAX...
...; 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 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q16GBXL(XMP) G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q16GBZL(XMP) G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q32GXM(XMP) G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D8GBSR2(XMP) GEIL GUP34GB160 0C7DC(XMP) KINGMAX FLGE85FC8KL9A(XMP) KINGMAX...
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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. KFC8FNLBFGXX-12A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A J4208BBBGGN-F J2108ECSEDJ-F J2108BDBGGN-F J4208EASEDJ-F D9PFJ Timing 9 Voltage - Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C...
... 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. KFC8FNLBFGXX-12A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A KFC8FNLXFDXX-15A J4208BBBGGN-F J2108ECSEDJ-F J2108BDBGGN-F J4208EASEDJ-F D9PFJ Timing 9 Voltage - Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C...
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... Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Supports eight (8) modules inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21 We suggest that you install the modules into four dark gray slots and two black slots as two pairs of quad-channel memory ...configuration. Supports four (4) modules inserted into D1 slot. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the module into ...
... Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Supports eight (8) modules inserted into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21 We suggest that you install the modules into four dark gray slots and two black slots as two pairs of quad-channel memory ...configuration. Supports four (4) modules inserted into D1 slot. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the module into ...
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... for better thermal environment. PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - Realtek® LAN - PCIe x1_2 shared...
... for better thermal environment. PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - Realtek® LAN - PCIe x1_2 shared...
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...timing set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, ...the BIOS has been restored to boot after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs ...
...timing set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, ...the BIOS has been restored to boot after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs ...
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... the 4-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED...
... the 4-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-27 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED...
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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 7. Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
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Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-31 3.
Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-31 3.
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... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-33 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Code E9 EA EB EC -
... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-33 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Code E9 EA EB EC -
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Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-35 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is in APIC mode.
Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-35 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is in APIC mode.
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2. These SATA ports are for data drives only. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-37 SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12;
2. These SATA ports are for data drives only. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-37 SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12;
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.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to a slot...
.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to a slot...