User Manual
Page 4
... 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 DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 iv Contents 2.3.... 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-32 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton 3-33 3.5.7 APM 3-36 3.6 Monitor menu 3-37 3.7 Boot 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...
... 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 DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 iv Contents 2.3.... 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-32 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton 3-33 3.5.7 APM 3-36 3.6 Monitor menu 3-37 3.7 Boot 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...
User Manual
Page 5
...+ 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 definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
...+ 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 definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-22 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
User Manual
Page 8
... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter ...that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter ...that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...
User Manual
Page 10
... to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. Absolute Pitch 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...
... to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for updated details. Absolute Pitch 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...
User Manual
Page 12
... 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 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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) 4 x USB ..., 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 switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x ...
... 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 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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) 4 x USB ..., 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 switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x ...
User Manual
Page 17
... for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with ultra-fast sensing and response to CPU voltage control. New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for updated details. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual... PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for optimized performance in diverse situations. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive...
... for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with ultra-fast sensing and response to CPU voltage control. New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for updated details. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual... PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for optimized performance in diverse situations. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-3 The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive...
User Manual
Page 20
...upgrades original sound to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - your audio entertainment across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency equalization. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you ... recreating the dynamic range of audio files. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables ...
...upgrades original sound to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - your audio entertainment across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency equalization. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you ... recreating the dynamic range of audio files. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables ...
User Manual
Page 26
... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the Microsoft...(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you...
... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the Microsoft...(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you...
User Manual
Page 37
switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs ..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
User Manual
Page 43
...CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is...is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is...
...CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is...is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-23 FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is...
User Manual
Page 45
...error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-25 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are ... Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 2 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC...
...error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-25 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are ... Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 2 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC...
User Manual
Page 69
... the BIOS program is complete once the light signal goes out. 1. Worry-free overclocking for help. BIOS update is damaged during the process causing the system unable to turn off the light. 3. This may have risks. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS...
... the BIOS program is complete once the light signal goes out. 1. Worry-free overclocking for help. BIOS update is damaged during the process causing the system unable to turn off the light. 3. This may have risks. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-49 Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS...
User Manual
Page 75
... BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering ...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the help of the BIOS may not exactly...
... BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering ...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the help of the BIOS may not exactly...
User Manual
Page 116
...key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS Drive Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu... The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. When you press , ...
...key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS Drive Xpert Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu... The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. When you press , ...
User Manual
Page 118
... Profile Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your... BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3:...
... Profile Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your... BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3:...
User Manual
Page 121
... 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 the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore 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 the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-47 However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore the BIOS...
User Manual
Page 122
If you want to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto ... to avoid network traffic. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you to change the...
If you want to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto ... to avoid network traffic. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you to change the...
User Manual
Page 123
... to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.... The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
... to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-49 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.... The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
User Manual
Page 124
...;fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER:... enable it. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press ...
...;fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P9X79 DELUXE fs0:\ Drive 79 fs0:\ fs1:\ VER:... enable it. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press ...
User Manual
Page 125
...to restore the BIOS file when it to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can support devices such as a USB flash... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure ...
...to restore the BIOS file when it to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-51 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can support devices such as a USB flash... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure ...