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... - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-DIMM - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - Percision Tweaker 2 - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker...
... - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - USB BIOS Flashback with New DIGI+ Power Control: CPU Power - ASUS Q-DIMM - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - Percision Tweaker 2 - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker...
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...and provides more capacitance. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital ...chips - TPU Unleash your performance with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to CPU voltage control. This proprietary design, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors ...
...and provides more capacitance. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital ...chips - TPU Unleash your performance with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to CPU voltage control. This proprietary design, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors ...
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...into one simple-to your system boot success. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. This remarkable memory rescue tool ... storage and push the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! This all exclusive ASUS features into the BIOS setup with an elegant design theme. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without having to press the key during boot...
...into one simple-to your system boot success. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. This remarkable memory rescue tool ... storage and push the dedicated button for the ultimate convenience! This all exclusive ASUS features into the BIOS setup with an elegant design theme. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without having to press the key during boot...
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...Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB ...DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information However, there are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are differences in ...
...Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB ...DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above ) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information However, there are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are differences in ...
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...pair of black slots as three pairs of Quad-channel memory configurations. 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 one pair of Dual-channel memory ... into the D1 slot for the latest QVL. Install the module into slots A1/B1/ C1/D1 for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of accessing information from...
...pair of black slots as three pairs of Quad-channel memory configurations. 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 one pair of Dual-channel memory ... into the D1 slot for the latest QVL. Install the module into slots A1/B1/ C1/D1 for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of accessing information from...
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...! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings...
...! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings...
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...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ...move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.7 Jumper 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the ...
...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ...move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.2.7 Jumper 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the ...
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Chapter 2 • Use Clear RTC RAM jumper to clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB3.0 port when installing Windows operating ...
Chapter 2 • Use Clear RTC RAM jumper to clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB3.0 port when installing Windows operating ...
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... the default settings to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you want to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate settings of a trained...to use as their operating system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are ...
... the default settings to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you want to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate settings of a trained...to use as their operating system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are ...
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.... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 LE 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu ...
.... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 LE 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu ...
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Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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...ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set overclocking... parameters. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. The values range from 80.0MHz to...
...ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Scroll down to display the following three items appear only when you set overclocking... parameters. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. The values range from 80.0MHz to...
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.... Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to the default setting. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! CPU...
.... Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of active cores can be set to the default setting. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! CPU...
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... spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal.
... spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal.
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... transient response and component thermal. The values range from 300kHz to a lower value for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 0.8 to manually set the frequency with 0.005...
... transient response and component thermal. The values range from 300kHz to a lower value for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 0.8 to manually set the frequency with 0.005...
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...to get more transient and better thermal performance. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to adjust the DRAM ... phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase ...
...to get more transient and better thermal performance. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to adjust the DRAM ... phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase ...
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...3950x to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to 0.6150x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3850x to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you...CHD. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHD. The values range from 0.3950x to set the DRAM Read Reference...
...3950x to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to 0.6150x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3850x to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you...CHD. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHD. The values range from 0.3950x to set the DRAM Read Reference...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Sets to Auto mode. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-27 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Sets to Auto mode. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for EMI control.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Sets to Auto mode. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-27 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Sets to Auto mode. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for EMI control.
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... Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the ... Voltage Adjustment bars Click to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS.
... Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the ... Voltage Adjustment bars Click to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS.
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...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. 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 the warning messages and click OK...
...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. 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 the warning messages and click OK...