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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 ...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 2-...
...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 ...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 2-...
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4.3.1 AI Suite 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...
4.3.1 AI Suite 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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... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - MemOK! - DirectKey - USB 3.0 Boost - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - MemOK! - DirectKey - USB 3.0 Boost - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
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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. 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. P9X79 LE...
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... comfort and convenience. File Transfer: Send and share files between different utilities. It allows users to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to patch memory issues. Remote GO! Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the...
... comfort and convenience. File Transfer: Send and share files between different utilities. It allows users to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to patch memory issues. Remote GO! Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the...
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... 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 8. Intel® X79 ... System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. BIOS Flashback switch 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...
... 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 8. Intel® X79 ... System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. BIOS Flashback switch 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 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. 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. 3. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 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. 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. 3. Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
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... the syetem. 3. If the BIOS program is damaged during the BIOS updating process. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. 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, follow the steps again to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Connect the...
... the syetem. 3. If the BIOS program is damaged during the BIOS updating process. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. 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, follow the steps again to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Connect the...
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... utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the...
... utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the...
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Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After the download is complete, click OK. 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. 1.
Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After the download is complete, click OK. 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. 1.