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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM (Compatibility Support Module UEFI Launch CSM [Auto] [Auto す。 [Enabled] CSM Windows® UEFI UEFI Disabled] Security Firmware UpdateとSecure Boot めにCSM 次の4 Launch CSM」を[Enabled Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy ... first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Windows® 8 BIOS
CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM (Compatibility Support Module UEFI Launch CSM [Auto] [Auto す。 [Enabled] CSM Windows® UEFI UEFI Disabled] Security Firmware UpdateとSecure Boot めにCSM 次の4 Launch CSM」を[Enabled Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy ... first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Windows® 8 BIOS
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...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 information 4-3 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...Boot menu 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-44 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-44...
...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 information 4-3 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...Boot menu 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-44 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-44...
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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 the...
... 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 the...
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... description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of...
... description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of...
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xi 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...MemOK! 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: 12 in . ...
xi 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...MemOK! 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: 12 in . ...
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...-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features eSATA 6Gb/s Ready eSATA 6Gb.../s can let users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates on external SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy...
...-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features eSATA 6Gb/s Ready eSATA 6Gb.../s can let users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates on external SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy...
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...switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system.... MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P9X79 LE...
...switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system.... MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P9X79 LE...
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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. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is updated automatically. 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. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is updated automatically. 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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... happens, restart the syetem. 3. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is updated automatically. If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. Chapter 2 1. Download the BIOS CAP file from the ASUS website at the rear panel. 3. 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to P9X79LE.CAP 2. In case of your local...
... happens, restart the syetem. 3. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is updated automatically. If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. Chapter 2 1. Download the BIOS CAP file from the ASUS website at the rear panel. 3. 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to P9X79LE.CAP 2. In case of your local...
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...up the computer, the system provides you not change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes ...are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system....
...up the computer, the system provides you not change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you change modes ...are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system....
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Label Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Label Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status...
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...; applications before you to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
...; applications before you to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
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...;On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic. Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
...;On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to continue. 5. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you to complete the update process. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic. Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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.... ASUS P9X79 LE 3-49 Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS...
.... ASUS P9X79 LE 3-49 Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS...
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... Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the...
... Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the...
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... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-51 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may... be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load...
... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-51 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may... be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load...
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3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the...SATA hard disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not ...
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the...SATA hard disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not ...
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... DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and...
... DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and...
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BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05...
BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2011-08-05...
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... BIOS download schedule. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Apply to check the latest BIOS firmware. Wait for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Click Check for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Click Cancel to look for New BIOS Update...
... BIOS download schedule. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Apply to check the latest BIOS firmware. Wait for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Click Check for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Click Cancel to look for New BIOS Update...