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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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...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 ...a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-37 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-38 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-39 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 ...
...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 ...a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-37 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-38 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-39 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 ...
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... control - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - Profile - MemOK! - Remote GO! - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage...
... control - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - Profile - MemOK! - Remote GO! - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage...
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..., 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 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 ports 1 x LAN...
..., 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 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 ports 1 x LAN...
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... an existing LAN cable or router. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy 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 supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage...
... an existing LAN cable or router. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy 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 supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage...
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.... BIOS Flashback switch 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. 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 USB 2.0 connectors...
.... BIOS Flashback switch 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. 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 USB 2.0 connectors...
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Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is connected to a power source. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is updated automatically. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 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. 3.
Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is connected to a power source. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is updated automatically. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 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. 3.
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the motherboard design. FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashback switch is solved. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will flash sequentially during POST (...
This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the motherboard design. FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashback switch is solved. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will flash sequentially during POST (...
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... process and the system fails to improper USB flash drive connection, BIOS file name error, or incompatible BIOS file format. If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is completed. 1. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the ...asus.com and save it to the root directory of interruption, follow the steps again to update the BIOS. 2. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Press the USB Flashback...
... process and the system fails to improper USB flash drive connection, BIOS file name error, or incompatible BIOS file format. If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is completed. 1. In case of your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the ...asus.com and save it to the root directory of interruption, follow the steps again to update the BIOS. 2. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Press the USB Flashback...
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... Cancel to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to check for an update BIOS firmware available for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Click Check for New BIOS Update...
... Cancel to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to check for an update BIOS firmware available for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Click Check for New BIOS Update...
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Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. 1. After the download is complete, click OK.
Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. 1. After the download is complete, click OK.