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...F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode > CSM (Compatibility Support Module > Secure Boot Select [Enable] to normal boot. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...Megatrends, Inc. Select [Disable] to go back to accelerate the boot speed. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enable] [Disable] 次の4 Fast Boot」を[Enabled USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled USB OS 最も早くPOST ...
...F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode > CSM (Compatibility Support Module > Secure Boot Select [Enable] to normal boot. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...Megatrends, Inc. Select [Disable] to go back to accelerate the boot speed. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enable] [Disable] 次の4 Fast Boot」を[Enabled USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled USB OS 最も早くPOST ...
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... BIOS Utility Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] [Fast Boot Fast Boot DirectKey [Go to BIOS...] [Go to BIOS Setup UEFI BIOS Utility [Disable] DirectKey DirectKey Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS [Disabled] ASUS ASUS MyLogo Full Screen Logo」を [Enabled POST Delay Time [3 sec...
... BIOS Utility Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] [Fast Boot Fast Boot DirectKey [Go to BIOS...] [Go to BIOS Setup UEFI BIOS Utility [Disable] DirectKey DirectKey Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS [Disabled] ASUS ASUS MyLogo Full Screen Logo」を [Enabled POST Delay Time [3 sec...
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... [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 OpROM only] [UEFI only...first Ignore Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first Ignore Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI ...
... [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 OpROM only] [UEFI only...first Ignore Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first Ignore Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first PCI Express/PCI ...
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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...3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton 3-35 3.5.7 APM 3-37 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-38 3.6 Monitor menu 3-39 3.7 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...
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...3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton 3-35 3.5.7 APM 3-37 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-38 3.6 Monitor menu 3-39 3.7 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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... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - Remote GO! - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at...
... control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS EPU - Remote GO! - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - P9X79 LE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Unique Features Precision Tweaker 2: - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at...
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... the mouse. *iPad/iPhone can enter the BIOS anytime without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button. It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic connected... for the ultimate convenience! Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. 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,...
... the mouse. *iPad/iPhone can enter the BIOS anytime without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button. It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic connected... for the ultimate convenience! Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. 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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... and drag and drop boot priorities. New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - making it convenient and easy to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first...extremely silent and cool experience with difficult POST situations. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for complete insight. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - New upgrade! ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic ...
... and drag and drop boot priorities. New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - making it convenient and easy to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first...extremely silent and cool experience with difficult POST situations. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for complete insight. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - New upgrade! ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic ...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug ...8226; 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is ideal for successful boot. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17
... at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug ...8226; 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is ideal for successful boot. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17
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... without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you reboot your system to go to press the key during boot-up. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 2 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your... Power-on and you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you reboot your system to go to press the key during boot-up. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 2 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your... Power-on and you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset...
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset...
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..., refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-29 Chapter 2 11. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply... Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a ...
..., refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-29 Chapter 2 11. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply... Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a ...
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...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47 System power 6. Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up...
...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47 System power 6. Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up...
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...support the bluetooth devices. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to boot. Press during the system bootup and requests you with the same smoothness as storage..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program...
...support the bluetooth devices. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to boot. Press during the system bootup and requests you with the same smoothness as storage..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel.ç 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program...
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... performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending... on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed...
... performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending... on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed...
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...The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 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 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users... to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For...
...The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 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 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users... to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For...
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... shortcut. You cannot select an item that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Press key for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is...
... shortcut. You cannot select an item that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Press key for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is...
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... calibration [Auto] The behavior of the following items are adjusted by VCCSA Load-Line. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 You can also use the and keys to 1.7 with 10kHz interval. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affect the ...using the numeric keypad and press the key. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU VCCSA Boot Up Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto...
... calibration [Auto] The behavior of the following items are adjusted by VCCSA Load-Line. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 You can also use the and keys to 1.7 with 10kHz interval. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affect the ...using the numeric keypad and press the key. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU VCCSA Boot Up Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto...
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... functions. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-29 Configuration options: [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with CPU specification. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the No...
... functions. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-29 Configuration options: [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with CPU specification. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the No...
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.... When set to [Go to the BIOS setup when you to turn on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to reboot and go to BIOS Setup] and the computer is on, the system will only allow you press the DirectKey ...] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to be pressed when error occurs. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. When set to [Disable], the DirectKey button will shut down your computer without going into the BIOS setup. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
.... When set to [Go to the BIOS setup when you to turn on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to reboot and go to BIOS Setup] and the computer is on, the system will only allow you press the DirectKey ...] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to be pressed when error occurs. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. When set to [Disable], the DirectKey button will shut down your computer without going into the BIOS setup. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... to do so. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-43 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...
... to do so. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-43 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...