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... contact details so that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may be much obliged if ...
... contact details so that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may be much obliged if ...
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4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 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...
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 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...
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... before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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...;u�s�t p�r�es�s�t�h�e�e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help...
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... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. Please refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Triple at x16/ x8/ x8 �m�o�d�e... & Wireless Data Network BT GO 3.0! - Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (Bluetooth v2.1+EDR & Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) - DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * ...
... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. Please refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Triple at x16/ x8/ x8 �m�o�d�e... & Wireless Data Network BT GO 3.0! - Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (Bluetooth v2.1+EDR & Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) - DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * ...
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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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... vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 DELUXE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 DELUXE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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... in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with an elegant appearance! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 MemOK! Not only does the... stylish shape upgrade the visual enjoyment for most accessed info - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
... in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with an elegant appearance! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 MemOK! Not only does the... stylish shape upgrade the visual enjoyment for most accessed info - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
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...that you do any of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs...to install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or ...
...that you do any of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs...to install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or ...
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...its default settings. • 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 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the... ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail...
...its default settings. • 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 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the... ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail...
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... the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to detect the storage devices.
... the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to detect the storage devices.
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...bit: When [SATA Mode] is set to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB Flash Drive before...Driver from driver disk during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to detect the storage devices. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...
...bit: When [SATA Mode] is set to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB Flash Drive before...Driver from driver disk during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to detect the storage devices. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-37
Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in this manual. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in opening/ closing the double latch. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-37
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • ...up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. You can be used under the Exit menu. The BIOS setup program is an Unified Extensible Firmware ... POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • ...up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. You can be used under the Exit menu. The BIOS setup program is an Unified Extensible Firmware ... POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1
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... overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai... the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to [Manual].
... overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai... the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to [Manual].
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Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] A ll numbers ...] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-9 By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. EPU Power Saving...
Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] A ll numbers ...] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-9 By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. EPU Power Saving...
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... switching frequency. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-21 Allows you to set the Auto mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to...
... switching frequency. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-21 Allows you to set the Auto mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to...
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.... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base...��s�. DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. 3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption ...
.... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base...��s�. DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. 3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption ...
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...to set the Offset CPU VCORE Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ...from 0.800V to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCOREvoltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item ...
...to set the Offset CPU VCORE Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ...from 0.800V to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCOREvoltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item ...
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PCH 1.5v Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Manual Voltage, CPU VCORE/VCCSA Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, VTTCPU Voltage and PCH 1.1V/1.5V Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating ...
PCH 1.5v Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Manual Voltage, CPU VCORE/VCCSA Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, VTTCPU Voltage and PCH 1.1V/1.5V Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating ...