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... Initialization USB POST POST Partial Initialization] POST USBポー トのみをPOST Windows® 8 BIOS Disabled Disabled Normal Boot [Go to BIOS...] Full Screen Logo Enabled POST Delay Time 3 sec Bootup NumLock State On Wait for 'F1' If Error Enabled ...Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode > CSM (Compatibility Support Module > Secure Boot Select [Enable] to normal boot. →←: Select Screen ...
... Initialization USB POST POST Partial Initialization] POST USBポー トのみをPOST Windows® 8 BIOS Disabled Disabled Normal Boot [Go to BIOS...] Full Screen Logo Enabled POST Delay Time 3 sec Bootup NumLock State On Wait for 'F1' If Error Enabled ...Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode > CSM (Compatibility Support Module > Secure Boot Select [Enable] to normal boot. →←: Select Screen ...
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...[Normal Boot] [Fast Boot Fast Boot DirectKey [Go to BIOS...] [Go to BIOS Setup UEFI BIOS Utility [Disable] DirectKey DirectKey Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS [Disabled] ASUS ASUS MyLogo Full Screen Logo」を [Enabled POST Delay Time... [3 sec Full Screen Lgo」を [Enabled POST UEFI BIOS Ultility 1 〜10秒です。 Post ...
...[Normal Boot] [Fast Boot Fast Boot DirectKey [Go to BIOS...] [Go to BIOS Setup UEFI BIOS Utility [Disable] DirectKey DirectKey Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS [Disabled] ASUS ASUS MyLogo Full Screen Logo」を [Enabled POST Delay Time... [3 sec Full Screen Lgo」を [Enabled POST UEFI BIOS Ultility 1 〜10秒です。 Post ...
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... first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Windows® 8 BIOS
... first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Windows® 8 BIOS
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......vi About this guide...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 ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-40 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
......vi About this guide...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 ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-40 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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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 System... 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 ...
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 System... 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 ...
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... II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback 4-15 4.3.10 Remote GO 4-17 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-28 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-29 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-32 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-32 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-33 4.4.3 Setting...
... II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback 4-15 4.3.10 Remote GO 4-17 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-28 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-29 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-32 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-32 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-33 4.4.3 Setting...
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... updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter.... • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
... updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter.... • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
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...+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-Shield - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - MemOK! - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA...
...+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-Shield - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - MemOK! - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA...
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... 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. P9X79 LE specifications summary Back...
... 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. P9X79 LE specifications summary Back...
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...to CPU voltage control. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 Best in class power efficiency and stability Two... signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ... for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control ...right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for ...functions. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Accurate...Unit). This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for optimized ...
...to CPU voltage control. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 Best in class power efficiency and stability Two... signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - ... for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control ...right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for ...functions. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Accurate...Unit). This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for optimized ...
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... Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to -use functions, with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. This all exclusive ASUS features into the BIOS setup with an elegant design theme. MemOK!... tool requires a mere push of a button. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to patch memory issues. DLNA Media Hub...
... Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to -use functions, with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. This all exclusive ASUS features into the BIOS setup with an elegant design theme. MemOK!... tool requires a mere push of a button. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to patch memory issues. DLNA Media Hub...
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...BIOS designed with elegant design. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to install. New upgrade! Quick and easy info for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P9X79 LE... 1-5 Built-in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New...
...BIOS designed with elegant design. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to install. New upgrade! Quick and easy info for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P9X79 LE... 1-5 Built-in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New...
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... carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of current bus systems for extra speed and... accessibility. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS...
... carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of current bus systems for extra speed and... accessibility. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS...
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... Power LED 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. MemOK! 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. BIOS Flashback switch 16. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. DirectKey button 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-5 2-29 2-4 2-27 2-17 2-25 2-22 2-23 2-19 2-21 2-28 2-30 2-25 2-24 2-19 2-26 2-18 2-28 2-26 Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13.
... Power LED 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. MemOK! 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. BIOS Flashback switch 16. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. DirectKey button 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-5 2-29 2-4 2-27 2-17 2-25 2-22 2-23 2-19 2-21 2-28 2-30 2-25 2-24 2-19 2-26 2-18 2-28 2-26 Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13.
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... physical characteristics of Quad-channel memory configuration. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. settings ...in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots B1 and D1 for the...
... physical characteristics of Quad-channel memory configuration. Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. settings ...in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots B1 and D1 for the...
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... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. •... and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. •... and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
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... you reboot your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function.... button. • When the system is on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. DirectKey button This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 2 2. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system. •...
... you reboot your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function.... button. • When the system is on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. DirectKey button This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 2 2. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system. •...
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3. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is connected to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to a power source. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. BIOS Flashback switch USB BIOS Flashback allows you to section 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for more information about BIOS_FLBK switch. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19
3. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is connected to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to a power source. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. BIOS Flashback switch USB BIOS Flashback allows you to section 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for more information about BIOS_FLBK switch. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19
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...move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2.2.7 Jumper 1. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
...move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2.2.7 Jumper 1. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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... load IRST Driver from SCD to Serial 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 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. IRST driver note for OS ... during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ...
... load IRST Driver from SCD to Serial 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 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. IRST driver note for OS ... during Windows 7 or Vista installation for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ...