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...- Optical S/PDIF Out port at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * This motherboard is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® 3��-W��a�y���S�.../ x16 mode; Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ASUS BT GO ! DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...
...- Optical S/PDIF Out port at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * This motherboard is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® 3��-W��a�y���S�.../ x16 mode; Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ASUS BT GO ! DTS UltraPC II - P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel®...
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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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... may 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 missing...
... may 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 missing...
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...ASUS heat-pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...hard drives larger than 2.2TB 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...
...ASUS heat-pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS P9X79 DELUXE...hard drives larger than 2.2TB 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...
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3. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. function. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If ... user manual or on the computer. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com...
3. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. function. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 2-17 switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If ... user manual or on the computer. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com...
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...same smoothness as possible. 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 keyboardonly BIOS controls to run this section are needed ...the system provides you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) ...
...same smoothness as possible. 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 keyboardonly BIOS controls to run this section are needed ...the system provides you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) ...
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...Auto Auto →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
...Auto Auto →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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... can vary from 0.800V to enter CPU Current Limit, unit in 0.125A. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] This item allows user to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to ...before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of this item will be TDP (130W). Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE...
... can vary from 0.800V to enter CPU Current Limit, unit in 0.125A. CPU Core Current Limit [Auto] This item allows user to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to ...before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 3-23 For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of this item will be TDP (130W). Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE...
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... under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . 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...
... under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . 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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... computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The ...65533; operating systems (OS). The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to install. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4...
... computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The ...65533; operating systems (OS). The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to install. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4...
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... to the software manual in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 Click on models... with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software ...
... to the software manual in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Click on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-3 Click on models... with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software ...
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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 cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current values Click to ...Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. The first time you to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Refer to the desired value. 3. Using Advanced Mode Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. CPU Ratio Adjustment...
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 cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Advanced mode Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Current values Click to ...Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. The first time you to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Refer to the desired value. 3. Using Advanced Mode Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. CPU Ratio Adjustment...
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...CPU fan speed to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Refer to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ...FAN Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User...
...CPU fan speed to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Refer to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P9X79 DELUXE 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ...FAN Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User...
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...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 of the device icons to select the device as a remote ...device through the computer's speakers. The onboard Bluetooth v3.0+HS module enables smart connectivity to another connected BT devices. includes seven special functions, so users can sync and transfer files between the BT device and the system. Using BT GO! Function introduction Shot & Send: allows you to sync ...
...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 of the device icons to select the device as a remote ...device through the computer's speakers. The onboard Bluetooth v3.0+HS module enables smart connectivity to another connected BT devices. includes seven special functions, so users can sync and transfer files between the BT device and the system. Using BT GO! Function introduction Shot & Send: allows you to sync ...
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...button Control settings window Chapter 4 Information button 1. A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon 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. Refer...
...button Control settings window Chapter 4 Information button 1. A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon 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. Refer...
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... Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the RAID array, press to continue. Press to select the hard drives to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives...
... Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the RAID array, press to continue. Press to select the hard drives to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives...
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... a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 2 in place. 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. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Align and...
... a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 2 in place. 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. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Align and...
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... graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for...
... graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for...