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...3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control 3-19 3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-26 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-28 3.5.3 PCH ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-43 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-44 3.8.5 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-45 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 3.10 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...
...3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control 3-19 3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-26 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-28 3.5.3 PCH ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-43 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-44 3.8.5 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-45 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 3.10 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...
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... slot (PCIe x16_3 at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. ASUS BT GO ! DTS Connect - DTS UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF Out port at x16/ x16 mode; P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket...
... slot (PCIe x16_3 at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. ASUS BT GO ! DTS Connect - DTS UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF Out port at x16/ x16 mode; P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket...
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...Power Design - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at...ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS SSD Caching - Profile - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS...
...Power Design - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at...ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS SSD Caching - Profile - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS...
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... switched to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment -
... switched to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment -
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...CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS...65533;e�s� performance by utilizing serial point-to high speed connectivity. The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with any chassis. This provides great graphics performance. 2nd Generation ...
...CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to 10 times faster than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS...65533;e�s� performance by utilizing serial point-to high speed connectivity. The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with any chassis. This provides great graphics performance. 2nd Generation ...
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... adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs), including an all -new digital controller now allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning in x16 mode). TPU Unleash your performance with New DIGI+ Power Control include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 Third...
... adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs), including an all -new digital controller now allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning in x16 mode). TPU Unleash your performance with New DIGI+ Power Control include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 Third...
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... the heat-pipe by yourself. New upgrade! It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic...CPU and case fan speeds with difficult POST situations. 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...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for motherboard users, the heat-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...
... the heat-pipe by yourself. New upgrade! It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic...CPU and case fan speeds with difficult POST situations. 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...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for motherboard users, the heat-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...
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...modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on 64-bit Windows OS. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This ...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quadchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...
...modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in memory support specifications on 64-bit Windows OS. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This ...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quadchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...
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... CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These...
... CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These...
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... Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ... The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled...
... Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ... The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled...
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...and keys to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset...item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage item to set the Offset CPU VCORE Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This ...
...and keys to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset...item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage item to set the Offset CPU VCORE Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This ...
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... 256 kB x 6 15360 kB 64-bit Supported Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled > CPU Power Management Configuration →←: Select Screen ... to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-27 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Tool Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]...
... 256 kB x 6 15360 kB 64-bit Supported Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled > CPU Power Management Configuration →←: Select Screen ... to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-27 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Tool Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]...
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... to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: ... without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled CPU C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto CPU C7 Report...
... to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: ... without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled CPU C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto CPU C7 Report...
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UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-29 CPU C7 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. 3.5.3 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back...enabled in Auto mode. [Disabled] Disables this function in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Hot Plug Not Present Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray)...
UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-29 CPU C7 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. 3.5.3 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back...enabled in Auto mode. [Disabled] Disables this function in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Hot Plug Not Present Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray)...
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...;] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-37 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print...Control Enabled Chassis 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ...
...;] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-37 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print...Control Enabled Chassis 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ...
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... fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators....appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-39 Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower ...
... fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators....appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-39 Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower ...
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...AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software...visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 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 ...
...AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software...visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 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 ...
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...and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. For..., all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings...
...and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. For..., all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings...
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...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is subject to restore all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support... is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the ...
...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is subject to restore all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support... is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the ...
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... under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Load-line. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Set to a ...power efficiency, generating less heat to adjust the power control settings. VCCSA Load-line Calibration The behavior of every phase component. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery....
... under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Load-line. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Set to a ...power efficiency, generating less heat to adjust the power control settings. VCCSA Load-line Calibration The behavior of every phase component. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery....