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... 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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...and performance. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This evolution of current PCIe 2.0. Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides... chips - The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in diverse situations. Increased CPU and ...
...and performance. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This evolution of current PCIe 2.0. Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides... chips - The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in diverse situations. Increased CPU and ...
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...drag and drop boot priorities. New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls....pipe design also lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Built-...
...drag and drop boot priorities. New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system boot success. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls....pipe design also lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Built-...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-1
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... CMOS switch 15. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-33 2-4 2-32 2-17 2-29 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-35 2-19 2-18 2-30 2-18 2-16 2-16 2-33 2-31 2-22 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-3 EPU switch 12. TPU switch 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. switch 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Reset switch 16...
... CMOS switch 15. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-33 2-4 2-32 2-17 2-29 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-35 2-19 2-18 2-30 2-18 2-16 2-16 2-33 2-31 2-22 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-3 EPU switch 12. TPU switch 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. switch 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Reset switch 16...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM • • • • • • P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 9-11-9-28... • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9 1.65 • • DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-7 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Timing Voltage GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x DS 4GB ) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x DS...
...DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM • • • • • • P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 9-11-9-28... • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • DS - - 9 1.65 • • DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • • ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-7 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Timing Voltage GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x DS 4GB ) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x DS...
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...slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel and one DIMM per channel for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir ...• • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-...
...slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel and one DIMM per channel for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir ...• • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-...
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... shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - Intel LAN 82579V - - Configuration Auto Mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 x1 x1 BT3 Mode BT3 N/A eSATA Mode N/A eSATA ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-15 PCIEX16_3 shared - - - - - - -
... shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - Intel LAN 82579V - - Configuration Auto Mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 x1 x1 BT3 Mode BT3 N/A eSATA Mode N/A eSATA ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-15 PCIEX16_3 shared - - - - - - -
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3. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. ...MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. A messgae will ...
3. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. ...MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. A messgae will ...
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... to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 6. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-19
... to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 6. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-19
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Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-21 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 3.
Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-21 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 3.
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... capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC -
... capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC -
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... state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-25 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Q-Code table (continued) Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3...
... state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-25 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Q-Code table (continued) Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3...
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2. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-27 For details, please refer to the section "4.5 Create a RAID driver disk". • Windows 7 & Vista: When [SATA Mode] is necessary to load IRST Driver from ...
2. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-27 For details, please refer to the section "4.5 Create a RAID driver disk". • Windows 7 & Vista: When [SATA Mode] is necessary to load IRST Driver from ...
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4. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-29
4. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-29
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
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... you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-33 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; By default, this connector is for ATX power...
... you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-33 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; By default, this connector is for ATX power...
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... system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 11. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
... system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 11. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-37
Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-37