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...guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x 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 ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
...guide...viii P9X79 PRO specifications summary x 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 ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card ...
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...vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability...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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ...
...vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. xii P9X79 PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vTTCPU: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability...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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ...
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... the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
... the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
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... switch 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPU switch 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. switch 6. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 9. 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 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPU switch 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. switch 6. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 9. 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.
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... connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Connect one orientation. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front...
... connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-33 Connect one orientation. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front...
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...the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become...use two or more power-consuming devices. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are...
...the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become...use two or more power-consuming devices. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are...
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Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this ... HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin...
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this ... HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin...
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Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After applying power, the system ... the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you do...
Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After applying power, the system ... the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you do...