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...viii P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
...viii P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
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x 9.6 in . xiii P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary Accessories Form factor 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module 1 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna I/O Shield User's Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 9.6 in . xiii P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary Accessories Form factor 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module 1 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna I/O Shield User's Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install...
ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install...
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...(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 DDR3 DIMM slots 2. MemOK! Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 8. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-... USB1112, USB1314) 14 Clear CMOS switch 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU switch 13. Power-on switch 17. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7....
...(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 DDR3 DIMM slots 2. MemOK! Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 8. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-... USB1112, USB1314) 14 Clear CMOS switch 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU switch 13. Power-on switch 17. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7....
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS ...;�t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to [HD]. 10. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to...connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one orientation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-33 Chapter 2 9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS ...;�t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to [HD]. 10. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to...connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one orientation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-33 Chapter 2 9.
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... system stability. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum... details. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... system stability. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum... details. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on ... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-35 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on ... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-35 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...
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2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-43
2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-43
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... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One ... front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected...
... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One ... front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected...