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...Updating BIOS 3-47 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-47 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-50 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-51 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 iv Contents 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-52 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-54 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-42 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-43...
...Updating BIOS 3-47 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-47 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-50 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-51 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 iv Contents 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-52 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-54 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-42 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-43...
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...Sensor 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 ATA ...hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ...
...Sensor 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 ATA ...hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-22 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ...
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... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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... x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continues on ... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) ...
... x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continues on ... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) ...
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... ASUS...power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ...performance of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages ...new VCCSA load line calibration for updated details. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3...performance. Please refer to www.asus.com for increased voltage range...for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI...available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with... for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI ...
... ASUS...power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ...performance of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages ...new VCCSA load line calibration for updated details. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3...performance. Please refer to www.asus.com for increased voltage range...for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI...available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with... for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI ...
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ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" -... sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement ...
ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" -... sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement ...
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...We 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 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system ... MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the ...
...We 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 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system ... MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the ...
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...light will be caused by:1. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Error in file name or incompatibility in USB storage and push the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). BIOS update is damaged during the process causing... the system unable to the USB port with the updating speed. 6. Do not unplug portable disk, power ...
...light will be caused by:1. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Error in file name or incompatibility in USB storage and push the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). BIOS update is damaged during the process causing... the system unable to the USB port with the updating speed. 6. Do not unplug portable disk, power ...
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... Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after...Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for system ...
... Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after...Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for system ...
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... Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. For more details, refer to display ... you to configure options for special functions. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS DRAM SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools...
... Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. For more details, refer to display ... you to configure options for special functions. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS DRAM SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools...
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...one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in ��t... current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings ...
...one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in ��t... current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings ...
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.... The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using...
.... The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using...
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... the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to download. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
... the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to download. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS...
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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: ...;�r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the...
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: ...;�r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the...
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... system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut...
... system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut...
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.... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
.... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
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... 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 and has enough free space to continue....BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! When BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-53 ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
... 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 and has enough free space to continue....BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! When BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-53 ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
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... /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Are you to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08...
... /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Are you to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08...
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...DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or ...visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an ...
...DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or ...visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an ...