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... This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in writing by sending a request to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without... any problems in this product is authorized in the GPL) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of the LGPL Software (with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. You may contain copyrighted...
... This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in writing by sending a request to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without... any problems in this product is authorized in the GPL) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of the LGPL Software (with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. You may contain copyrighted...
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...overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment... fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe...
...overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment... fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe...
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... have risks. 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). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 BIOS update is enabled once the light starts to complete BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS program is the case...
... have risks. 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). ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 BIOS update is enabled once the light starts to complete BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS program is the case...
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.... 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer...
.... 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer...
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Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs ... items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change...
Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs ... items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change...
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...Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch 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. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1...
...Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch 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. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1...
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...prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk ... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 If you to enter BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the...
...prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk ... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 If you to enter BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the...
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... Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect...drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility ...
... Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect...drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility ...
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... crash when updating BIOS. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system to another file or USB disk to save for later use. Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility...
... crash when updating BIOS. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system to another file or USB disk to save for later use. Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility...
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...image for MyLogo to complete logo update. Click Next. 3. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the boot logo. 5. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. ...effect. Then click Next. 4. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 3. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-19 Click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. This...
...image for MyLogo to complete logo update. Click Next. 3. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the boot logo. 5. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. ...effect. Then click Next. 4. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 3. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-19 Click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. This...
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...multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your computer. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 ... one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that allows you to your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...
...multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your computer. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 ... one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that allows you to your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...
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Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device ... select Vision Engine Control Center. 2. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 4. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 1 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2 3 4 5-3 Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To...
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device ... select Vision Engine Control Center. 2. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 4. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 1 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2 3 4 5-3 Ensure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To...
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... mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power...
... mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power...
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...a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, ... card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card...
...a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, ... card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card...