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Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.3.1 System Language 3-5 3.3.2 System Date 3-5 3.3.3...42 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-44 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-44 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.3.1 System Language 3-5 3.3.2 System Date 3-5 3.3.3...42 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-44 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-44 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - P9X79 LE specifications...
... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - P9X79 LE specifications...
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... BIOS Flashback button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, 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) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . P9X79 LE...
... BIOS Flashback button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, 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) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . P9X79 LE...
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... USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is significantly increased by up . Worry-free overclocking for a futuristic connected lifestyle with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device transmission speed is automatically flashed using standby power. DirectKey DirectKey allows you to conveniently go into one...
... USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is significantly increased by up . Worry-free overclocking for a futuristic connected lifestyle with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device transmission speed is automatically flashed using standby power. DirectKey DirectKey allows you to conveniently go into one...
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Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special ...that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to energy consumptions. ASUS provides two extra ports with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon... unique module eliminates the trouble of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to the motherboard.
Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special ...that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to energy consumptions. ASUS provides two extra ports with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon... unique module eliminates the trouble of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to the motherboard.
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.... • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel ...174; X79 chipset. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to the USB Flash Drive before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to... ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-23
.... • When using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel ...174; X79 chipset. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to the USB Flash Drive before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to... ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-23
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... system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
... system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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... the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is completed. 1. Connect the USB flash drive to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for five seconds and turns... the USB Flashback button for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is updated automatically. 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the bottom USB12 port at www.asus.com and save it to the root directory of interruption,...
... the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is completed. 1. Connect the USB flash drive to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for five seconds and turns... the USB Flashback button for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is updated automatically. 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the bottom USB12 port at www.asus.com and save it to the root directory of interruption,...
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For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu showed the DIMM slot related informations. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.
For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu showed the DIMM slot related informations. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.
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... saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of setup profile. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the...
... saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of setup profile. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the...
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... 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating...
... 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating...
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... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode...
... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode...
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... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-51 To ensure system compatibility and...
... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-51 To ensure system compatibility and...
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... the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS...
... the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53 The BIOS Updater backup screen...
... DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53 The BIOS Updater backup screen...
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... the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Wait for the next download update available. 2. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to cancel the changes made. 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE...
... the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Wait for the next download update available. 2. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to cancel the changes made. 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE...
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1. After you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Refer to your flash drive, you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After the download is complete, click OK.
1. After you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Refer to your flash drive, you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After the download is complete, click OK.
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Click on Flash to start updating the image to complete logo update. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. This utility will help you restart your system. Chapter 4 The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to the boot logo...3. Click on Booting Preview to take effect. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. 2. Click Next. 3. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility...
Click on Flash to start updating the image to complete logo update. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. This utility will help you restart your system. Chapter 4 The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to the boot logo...3. Click on Booting Preview to take effect. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. 2. Click Next. 3. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility...