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......vii P9X79 LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
......vii P9X79 LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... updated details. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P9X79 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family...1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express...
... updated details. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P9X79 LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB Audio 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family...1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express...
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... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Profile - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 - DirectKey - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment...
... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - Profile - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 - DirectKey - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment...
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...links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. The P9X79 LE affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be applied whenever needed. It is ... Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work , heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. Whether for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of...
...links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. The P9X79 LE affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be applied whenever needed. It is ... Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work , heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. Whether for professional graphics work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of...
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...response to CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for various overclocking scenarios, with its full potential. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 This proprietary design, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or... the exclusive ASUS interface. Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory ...
...response to CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for various overclocking scenarios, with its full potential. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 This proprietary design, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or... the exclusive ASUS interface. Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. An all -new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory ...
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...overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. 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. DLNA ...Media Hub, Remote Desktop and File Transfer. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Remote GO! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button. It allows overclockers to patch memory issues. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your computer and...
...overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. 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. DLNA ...Media Hub, Remote Desktop and File Transfer. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Remote GO! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button. It allows overclockers to patch memory issues. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your computer and...
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... priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently...
... priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...lower-sized channel for more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, B, C, and D. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full... memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are differences in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to ...
...lower-sized channel for more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, B, C, and D. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to support a full... memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are differences in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to ...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4... 2x 1GB ) 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM 4GB DS - - (XMP) 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) ( 2x 2GB ) 9 - • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2 x 2GB) 9 - • • Elixir M2X2F64CB88G7N-DG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - (XMP) ...
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4... 2x 1GB ) 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM 4GB DS - - (XMP) 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) ( 2x 2GB ) 9 - • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (XMP) (2 x 2GB) 9 - • • Elixir M2X2F64CB88G7N-DG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - (XMP) ...
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...slots as one (1) module inserted into any blue slot as two pairs of Quad-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into... four blue slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the ...
...slots as one (1) module inserted into any blue slot as two pairs of Quad-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into... four blue slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the ...
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... memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 LE...
... memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 LE...
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... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Clear RTC...
... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Clear RTC...
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... soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting...
... soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting...
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... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. If you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. Use...
... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. If you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. Use...
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...EPU power saving function. Use the and keys to the default settings. CPU Clock Gen Filter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [10UF] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To restore the default setting, type ... the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting.
...EPU power saving function. Use the and keys to the default settings. CPU Clock Gen Filter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [10UF] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To restore the default setting, type ... the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting.
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Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from one to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in...
Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from one to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in...
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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. Read through ... overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value...
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. Read through ... overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value...
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Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the ...
Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the ...