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P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL ...SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power-on next page) xii ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors...
P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL ...SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power-on next page) xii ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors...
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...Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit).... Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can also...
...Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit).... Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can also...
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... reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is significantly increased by up to 170%, adding to -use functions, with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. It allows overclockers to flash the BIOS ever! Just plug in USB...play music and other content on desktops. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. Get total system-wide energy ...
... reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is significantly increased by up to 170%, adding to -use functions, with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. It allows overclockers to flash the BIOS ever! Just plug in USB...play music and other content on desktops. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. Get total system-wide energy ...
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...the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 ...2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
...the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 ...2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
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...memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1/B1/B2/C1/D1/D2 for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ... per channel for Quadchannel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1/B1/C1/D1 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...
...memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1/B1/B2/C1/D1/D2 for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ... per channel for Quadchannel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1/B1/C1/D1 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...
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... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
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...lights continuously. function. 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 memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
...lights continuously. function. 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 memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
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...port, plug the USB disk to a USB portable disk, and place it in USB storage and push the dedicated button for help. Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. Rename the program P9X79D.ROM, save it to the USB port with the updating speed...please follow the recommended procedures again to reboot, please contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to ...
...port, plug the USB disk to a USB portable disk, and place it in USB storage and push the dedicated button for help. Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. Rename the program P9X79D.ROM, save it to the USB port with the updating speed...please follow the recommended procedures again to reboot, please contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to ...
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... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-51 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - • 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...
... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-51 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - • 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...
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional ... program is designed to make it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional ... program is designed to make it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a...
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... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu ...
... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu ...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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...] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for optimizing the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory... you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. You...
...] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for optimizing the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory... you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. You...
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... automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
... automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...
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...depending on your CPU specifiation. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to adjust the value. VCCSA Load-line calibration [Auto] The behavior ... CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to 1.700 with 0.005 interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load...
...depending on your CPU specifiation. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to adjust the value. VCCSA Load-line calibration [Auto] The behavior ... CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to 1.700 with 0.005 interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load...
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...manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-21 CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the...performance. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-AB Current ...
...manual] DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-21 CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the...performance. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-AB Current ...
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...0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel A. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA... to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-25 The values range from 0.3850x to 0.6150x with a 0.005x interval. ...
...0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel A. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA... to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-25 The values range from 0.3850x to 0.6150x with a 0.005x interval. ...
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...6150x with PCIE Spread Spectrum, to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on CHD [Auto] Allows you to set it to [Disable] may enhance PCIE overclocking ability. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets to Auto mode. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow ...you to change the settings for EMI control. 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. Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - DRAM Read REF Voltage ...
...6150x with PCIE Spread Spectrum, to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on CHD [Auto] Allows you to set it to [Disable] may enhance PCIE overclocking ability. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets to Auto mode. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow ...you to change the settings for EMI control. 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. Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - DRAM Read REF Voltage ...
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...Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard ...support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in...
...Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard ...support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in...
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... Apply 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 Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Allows you... of individual CPUs. Click on the right will change take effect. Auto Tuning 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...
... Apply 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 Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Allows you... of individual CPUs. Click on the right will change take effect. Auto Tuning 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...