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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 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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... 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - Remote GO! - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
... 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - Remote GO! - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
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P9X79 LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...) 1 x MemOK! xi button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB 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...
P9X79 LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...) 1 x MemOK! xi button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB 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...
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... Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Worry-free overclocking for USB 3.0 peripherals with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. USB 3.0 Boost provides a user-friendly graphical interface, which instantly accelerates ...only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device ...
... Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Worry-free overclocking for USB 3.0 peripherals with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings. USB 3.0 Boost provides a user-friendly graphical interface, which instantly accelerates ...only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device ...
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...) 17. Digital 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 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector...) 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. BIOS Flashback switch 16.
...) 17. Digital 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 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector...) 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. BIOS Flashback switch 16.
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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 3.
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... continue lighting until the problem is solved. If an error is pressed for three seconds. FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashback switch is found, the LED next to the error device will flash sequentially during POST (Power-on Self Test), providing an elegant embellishment to locate...
... continue lighting until the problem is solved. If an error is pressed for three seconds. FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashback switch is found, the LED next to the error device will flash sequentially during POST (Power-on Self Test), providing an elegant embellishment to locate...
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... 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. BIOS updating poses some risks. Connect the USB flash drive to the bottom USB12 port at www.asus.com and save it to improper USB flash drive connection, BIOS ...the CAP file to update the BIOS. 2. 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 USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is completed. 1. If the BIOS program is not...
... 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. BIOS updating poses some risks. Connect the USB flash drive to the bottom USB12 port at www.asus.com and save it to improper USB flash drive connection, BIOS ...the CAP file to update the BIOS. 2. 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 USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is completed. 1. If the BIOS program is not...
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With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Check for New BIOS Update to ...) and select the number of days for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the...
With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Check for New BIOS Update to ...) and select the number of days for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the...
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After the download is complete, click OK. After you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support 1. Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. 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.
After the download is complete, click OK. After you download the BIOS file to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support 1. Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. 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.