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... Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO! (Supports BT GO 3.0 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ... disk 4-30 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-30 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-30 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-31 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-32 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ...
... Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO! (Supports BT GO 3.0 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ... disk 4-30 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-30 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-30 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-31 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-32 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ...
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...less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 64-bit Windows OS. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - However, ...there are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the ...
...less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 64-bit Windows OS. ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - However, ...there are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the ...
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..., Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard...support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the other Dual-channel for Quadchannel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 ...
..., Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P9X79 DELUXE Motherboard...support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the other Dual-channel for Quadchannel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 Size S S / Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 ...
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... until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
... until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
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... (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Please set to [IDE Mode] for OS installation. 64 bit: When [SATA Mode] is set using Serial... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer...
... (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Please set to [IDE Mode] for OS installation. 64 bit: When [SATA Mode] is set using Serial... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer...
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...using Serial ATA hard disk drives. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive (the ODD should be connected to [RAID Mode]. 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 set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the ...
...using Serial ATA hard disk drives. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive (the ODD should be connected to [RAID Mode]. 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 set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the ...
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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors. • For regular usage, the SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for data drivers. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using...
... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors. • For regular usage, the SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for data drivers. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using...
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... Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-51 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment...
... Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-51 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced ... Chapter 3 Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced ... Chapter 3 Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS...
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.... General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . For example...
.... General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . For example...
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...may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This value can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. ASUS board can vary from 0.800V to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto]...CPU VCOREvoltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over Power Limit 2 for maximum performance. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the CPU VCORE/...
...may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This value can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. ASUS board can vary from 0.800V to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto]...CPU VCOREvoltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over Power Limit 2 for maximum performance. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the CPU VCORE/...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-41 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup...
Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-41 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup...
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... & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Yes to load the default values. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. Save... Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you selected are finished making your changes. �W�h��e�n�y�o�u� select ...
... & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Yes to load the default values. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. Save... Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you selected are finished making your changes. �W�h��e�n�y�o�u� select ...
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...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
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You can decide whether to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or ... the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. •...
You can decide whether to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or ... the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. •...
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... use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-1 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...;�ta 7 6�4��-b��i�t�7� operating systems (OS). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP...
... use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-1 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...;�ta 7 6�4��-b��i�t�7� operating systems (OS). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP...
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...Windows® operating system (OS). Click on the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Place the ...
...Windows® operating system (OS). Click on the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Place the ...
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... frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually ...function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be saved to the software manual in TurboV will not be kept on the ...
... frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually ...function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be saved to the software manual in TurboV will not be kept on the ...
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... process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click Stop if you did not click .... 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-7 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Read through the warning messages and click OK to...
... process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click Stop if you did not click .... 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-7 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Read through the warning messages and click OK to...
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... message notifying that initialization is shown on Caching Now! Caching function will become a non-configurable disk in Windows OS. Launching ASUS SSD Caching After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by using an installed SSD with instant activation for complete ease of SSD-like performance and...
... message notifying that initialization is shown on Caching Now! Caching function will become a non-configurable disk in Windows OS. Launching ASUS SSD Caching After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by using an installed SSD with instant activation for complete ease of SSD-like performance and...