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... which is valid to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii E6737 Second Edition (V2) November 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
... which is valid to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii E6737 Second Edition (V2) November 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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... default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). DTS Connect - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The...
... default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). DTS Connect - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The...
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...-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double...stability. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Processor Family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation �In��te��l® C��o�r�e i...
...-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double...stability. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Processor Family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation �In��te��l® C��o�r�e i...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws PC chassis Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws PC chassis Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...It automatically allows processors cores to set the Auto mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, allows the system operation system to CPU base or ...
...↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] ...It automatically allows processors cores to set the Auto mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, allows the system operation system to CPU base or ...
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The values range from 0.3850x to malfunction. Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCIE Freq. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Auto mode. ...Disabled] [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel D. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU Freq. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Be cautious when...
The values range from 0.3850x to malfunction. Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCIE Freq. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Auto mode. ...Disabled] [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel D. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. UEFI BIOS Utility - CPU Freq. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Be cautious when...
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... operating system to cool down. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-27 Tool Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. [Enabled] Enables...
... operating system to cool down. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-27 Tool Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. [Enabled] Enables...
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... controls the CPU speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system...
... controls the CPU speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system...
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...] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller item to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-33 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back...
...] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller item to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-33 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back...
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...65533;F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-37 Scroll down to display the following items: Chassis 1 Fan Profile Standard Chassis 2 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 2 Fan Speed... Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, ...
...65533;F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-37 Scroll down to display the following items: Chassis 1 Fan Profile Standard Chassis 2 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 2 Fan Speed... Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, ...
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... item to [Enabled] to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had ...
... item to [Enabled] to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had ...
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... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0228 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/26/2011 P9X79D.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Before you to update the ...
... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0228 Folder Info 08/05/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/26/2011 P9X79D.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Before you to update the ...
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...D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-53 When BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for... the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected...
...D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-53 When BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for... the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
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... : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Sep. 13, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 DELUXE conform with the essential requirements of the following...
... : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Sep. 13, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 DELUXE conform with the essential requirements of the following...