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Profile 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47...
Profile 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47...
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P9X79 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 1600 / 1333...
P9X79 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 1600 / 1333...
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...ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P9X79 LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support... Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x 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 Front panel audio connector (AAFP) ...
...ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P9X79 LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support... Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x 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 Front panel audio connector (AAFP) ...
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... complete backward compatibility with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Whether for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s... dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be applied whenever needed. ... the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family in x16 mode). The P9X79 LE affords greater convenience to three current graphics cards....
... complete backward compatibility with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Whether for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s... dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be applied whenever needed. ... the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family in x16 mode). The P9X79 LE affords greater convenience to three current graphics cards....
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... settings and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for enhanced system control - New upgrade! making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and... shields it convenient and easy to install. Attractive design enhances the look of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! It also natively supports...
... settings and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for enhanced system control - New upgrade! making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and... shields it convenient and easy to install. Attractive design enhances the look of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! It also natively supports...
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...64-bit Windows OS. Please visit www.Microsoft.com for more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter... more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less ...
...64-bit Windows OS. Please visit www.Microsoft.com for more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter... more memory on the market. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less ...
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-27 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you install two...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-27 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you install two...
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...0MHz. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz].... BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [Manual]. If you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following three ...
...0MHz. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to set overclocking parameters. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz].... BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [Manual]. If you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following three ...
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...a 0.005V interval. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over TDP should be maintained. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] This item allows user to set the maximum additional voltage applies to set the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage item to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Offset...VCCSA Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. ASUS board can vary from 0.005V to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-]...
...a 0.005V interval. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over TDP should be maintained. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] This item allows user to set the maximum additional voltage applies to set the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage item to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Offset...VCCSA Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. ASUS board can vary from 0.005V to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-]...
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... Virtualization Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows a hardware platform to boot even without support for CPUs with CPU specification. Disables this function. Use and keys to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]...CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. The valid value ranges vary according to activate in specific condition. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. The configuration options will be vary with extended CPUID functions. ASUS P9X79 LE...
... Virtualization Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows a hardware platform to boot even without support for CPUs with CPU specification. Disables this function. Use and keys to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]...CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. The valid value ranges vary according to activate in specific condition. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. The configuration options will be vary with extended CPUID functions. ASUS P9X79 LE...
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... Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] PCIEX16_3 Link Speed [GEN3] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to configure PCIEX16_3 speed. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] ...(R) VT-d [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in Auto mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
... Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] PCIEX16_3 Link Speed [GEN3] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to configure PCIEX16_3 speed. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] ...(R) VT-d [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in Auto mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
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...chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The ...item appears only when you enable the Chassis 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis 1/2/3/4...]. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41
...chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The ...item appears only when you enable the Chassis 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis 1/2/3/4...]. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41
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...The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor ... the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button...AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-3
...The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor ... the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button...AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-3
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... AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers ...menu bar. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all...
... AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers ...menu bar. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all...
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... value accordingly. 3. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your CPU model. Click on the CPU Strap diagram varies with the CPU model and the system configuration....: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to the desired value. CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap. ...
... value accordingly. 3. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your CPU model. Click on the CPU Strap diagram varies with the CPU model and the system configuration....: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to the desired value. CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap. ...
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... control the system temperature. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for overclocking. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to longer component lifespan and minimize power...
... control the system temperature. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for overclocking. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to longer component lifespan and minimize power...
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... that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite... items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Multiple system operating modes Displays the ...
... that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite... items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Multiple system operating modes Displays the ...
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... temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-11 Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert+ by clicking Tool > FAN Xpert+ on the AI...
... temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-11 Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert+ by clicking Tool > FAN Xpert+ on the AI...
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Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ... are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-13 Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a...
Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ... are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-13 Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a...