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... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
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... component lifespan. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for complete ease of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with New.... ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3...
... component lifespan. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for complete ease of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with New.... ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-3...
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... retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current PCIe 2.0. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with ... the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant design. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by complete backward compatibility with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5
... retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current PCIe 2.0. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with ... the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant design. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by complete backward compatibility with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-5
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With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-7 Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling ... is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to new levels with ease. In addition to virtual...
With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. ASUS P9X79 PRO 1-7 Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling ... is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to new levels with ease. In addition to virtual...
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ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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...) 7. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-32 2-4 2-30 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-33 2-17 2-17 2-28 2-18 2-15 2-15 2-32 2-29 2-29 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-3 Power-on switch 17. switch 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
...) 7. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) Page 2-5 2-32 2-4 2-30 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-33 2-17 2-17 2-28 2-18 2-15 2-15 2-32 2-29 2-29 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-3 Power-on switch 17. switch 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • • ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. DS SS - - DS - - DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM...- Timing Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65 - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM • • • • P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DS - - Kingmax N/A 9-11-9-28 1.65 - ...
...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • • ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. DS SS - - DS - - DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM...- Timing Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65 - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM • • • • P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DS - - Kingmax N/A 9-11-9-28 1.65 - ...
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...B2/C1/D1/D2 for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as three pairs of Triple... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of Dual-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules...
...B2/C1/D1/D2 for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as three pairs of Triple... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of Dual-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules...
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... that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASM 1061 E-SATA - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - - - PCIE x 1_2 shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - PCIE x16_4 shared - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI™ mode...
... that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASM 1061 E-SATA - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - - - PCIE x 1_2 shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - PCIE x16_4 shared - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI™ mode...
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...Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights ... manual or on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 3. function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...
...Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights ... manual or on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-17 3. function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...
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... bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-19 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
... bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-19 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
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Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made . 4. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-21 However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU ...
Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made . 4. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-21 However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU ...
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... capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-23 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Chapter 2 Q-Code table (continued) Code 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56...
... capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-23 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Chapter 2 Q-Code table (continued) Code 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56...
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ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-25 Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved ...
ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-25 Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved ...
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... to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 Please set to [IDE Mode] for X79 platform will not run. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you...
... to [AHCI Mode][RAID Mode], it is set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-27 Please set to [IDE Mode] for X79 platform will not run. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-29 You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 4. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-29 You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 4. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-31 6.
The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-31 6.
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�...
... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�...
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... the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
... the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...