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E7270 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUSTeK is valid to have it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ...
E7270 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUSTeK is valid to have it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ...
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... 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 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software...
... 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 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software...
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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. vi If you add a device...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. vi If you add a device...
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... key. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... key. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
... vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with elegant design. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts ...controls. Attractive design enhances the look of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 Built-in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities...
It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with elegant design. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts ...controls. Attractive design enhances the look of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 Built-in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities...
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...refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quadchannel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Please visit ... support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can...
...refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quadchannel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Please visit ... support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs or above ). ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can...
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...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 This is not properly installed. 2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system ... failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!
...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 This is not properly installed. 2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system ... failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!
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... you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for X79 platform will not run. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details...
... you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. IRST driver note for OS installation • Windows XP: 32 bit: Intel IRST driver for X79 platform will not run. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 A 2 B Load lever C 3 4 A B A B 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
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...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on your motherboard...can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you not change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. If you with the same smoothness as their operating system. In normal ...
...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on your motherboard...can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you not change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. If you with the same smoothness as their operating system. In normal ...
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... modules for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. You can also key...
... modules for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. You can also key...
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If this menu allow you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers ...
If this menu allow you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers ...
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The values range from 300kHz to 1.700 with 10kHz interval. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 Some of the DRAM controller is decided by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [...the numeric keypad and press the key. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to manually set the frequency with 0.005 interval. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to a lower value for overclocking. Allows you to adjust the value. The thermal...
The values range from 300kHz to 1.700 with 10kHz interval. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 Some of the DRAM controller is decided by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [...the numeric keypad and press the key. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to manually set the frequency with 0.005 interval. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to a lower value for overclocking. Allows you to adjust the value. The thermal...
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... to set the Full phase mode. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better...tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds...
... to set the Full phase mode. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better...tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds...
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Use the and keys to [Enabled]. CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to adjust the value. ...Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of this menu is setting for maximum performance. Chapter 3 CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to run faster than the base operating frequency if it's operating below ...
Use the and keys to [Enabled]. CPU Performance Settings The items in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to adjust the value. ...Power Limit [Auto] The default setting of this menu is setting for maximum performance. Chapter 3 CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to run faster than the base operating frequency if it's operating below ...
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...system unstable. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over TDP should be maintained. CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset ... Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] This item allows user to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. ASUS board can vary from 0.800V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Use the and keys to provide rapid protection when package power...
...system unstable. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over TDP should be maintained. CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset ... Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] This item allows user to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. ASUS board can vary from 0.800V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Use the and keys to provide rapid protection when package power...
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The minimum value can not lower than the setting of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU... four items appear only when you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit ...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The minimum value can not lower than the setting of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU... four items appear only when you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit ...
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...the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of Min duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When ...
...the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of Min duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When ...
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...flash disk drive. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of the ...II main menu bar. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 Refer to the...
...flash disk drive. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of the ...II main menu bar. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 Refer to the...