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...-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com for updated details. P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). BD Audio Layer Content Protection - DTS Connect - Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA®...
...-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com for updated details. P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). BD Audio Layer Content Protection - DTS Connect - Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA®...
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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. xiii x 9.6 in .
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. xiii x 9.6 in .
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... damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...
... damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...
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...ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users...! All of a button to patch memory issues. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users 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 ...
...ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 1-5 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users...! All of a button to patch memory issues. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users 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 ...
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... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. function. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and... off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different... MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17
... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. function. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and... off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different... MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17
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... not exactly match what you want to boot. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and ...have installed a new system component that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run this user manual refers to restart the system. Users can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. If...
... not exactly match what you want to boot. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and ...have installed a new system component that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run this user manual refers to restart the system. Users can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. If...
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... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, allows...;ti�o�/�F�e��a�tu��re��s�. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Copyright (C) 2011 American...
... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, allows...;ti�o�/�F�e��a�tu��re��s�. CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Copyright (C) 2011 American...
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...documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Default setting is engaged. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Maximum additional voltage applied to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Any value under 255 can vary from 0.800V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. Use the and keys to the CPU when ... Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] This item allows user to set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value.
...documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Default setting is engaged. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Maximum additional voltage applied to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 Any value under 255 can vary from 0.800V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. Use the and keys to the CPU when ... Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] This item allows user to set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value.
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... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08...
... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 DELUXE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08...
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...user manual. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to display the ASUS contact information. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Click the Contact tab to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you...
...user manual. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to display the ASUS contact information. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Click the Contact tab to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you...
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...-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the settings of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears...
...-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the settings of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears...
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...Applies all changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU...the CPU Ratio function in OS]. 1. Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Undoes all changes without ...
...Applies all changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU...the CPU Ratio function in OS]. 1. Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Undoes all changes without ...
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...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to the software manual in different geographic regions and your selected fan.... a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ FAN Xpert+ intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under... However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ...
...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to the software manual in different geographic regions and your selected fan.... a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ FAN Xpert+ intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under... However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ...
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... bar. Function introduction Shot & Send: allows you to use them as the connected BT device and BT GO! BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to snap and transfer the screenshot to play the selected music files in the host BT device to share the...via the bluetooth connection for the BT Turbo Key, Pocket Media, and Reset/Off functions. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any use of their respective owners. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter ...
... bar. Function introduction Shot & Send: allows you to use them as the connected BT device and BT GO! BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to snap and transfer the screenshot to play the selected music files in the host BT device to share the...via the bluetooth connection for the BT Turbo Key, Pocket Media, and Reset/Off functions. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any use of their respective owners. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter ...
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...deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Refer to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® ... button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status B. Double-click on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ...
...deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Refer to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® ... button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status B. Double-click on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ...
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... the array. Move the selection bar to the drive status. An asterisk (*) appears in the RAID array. After selecting all your data in your motherboard user manual for the RAID array, press to continue. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disks HBA...
... the array. Move the selection bar to the drive status. An asterisk (*) appears in the RAID array. After selecting all your data in your motherboard user manual for the RAID array, press to continue. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disks HBA...
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... the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on...
... the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on...
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... installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified...
... installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified...