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...I/O Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-45 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker... 3-37 3.5.8 APM 3-39 3.6 Monitor menu 3-40 3.7 Boot menu 3-43 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating...
...I/O Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-45 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-49 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker... 3-37 3.5.8 APM 3-39 3.6 Monitor menu 3-40 3.7 Boot menu 3-43 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-45 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating...
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Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-49 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-52 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 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 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
Contents 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 ASUS Update utility 3-49 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-52 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 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 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
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... chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure...
... chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure...
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... DIY - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - USB 3.0 Boost - CPU Power Utility ASUS DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - USB BIOS Flashback - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC 898 8-channel High Definition Audio...
... DIY - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - USB 3.0 Boost - CPU Power Utility ASUS DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - USB BIOS Flashback - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC 898 8-channel High Definition Audio...
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...-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Switch 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x Lan Connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Manageability 6 x PCIe x 16 slots Quick Gate: 1 vertical USB 2.0 on the next page) xiv P9X79 WS specifications...
...-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Switch 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x Lan Connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Manageability 6 x PCIe x 16 slots Quick Gate: 1 vertical USB 2.0 on the next page) xiv P9X79 WS specifications...
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...design applications. Intel lan also support teaming and faulttolerance functions, the two LAN ports provide double the bandwidth and network redundancy. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Experience the latest plug & play ...connectivity at speeds up to let users know more efficiently. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to allocate CPU resource more about overclocking conditions without entering the BIOS. Additionally, this ample graphics power can achieve 71% improvement to ...
...design applications. Intel lan also support teaming and faulttolerance functions, the two LAN ports provide double the bandwidth and network redundancy. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Experience the latest plug & play ...connectivity at speeds up to let users know more efficiently. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to allocate CPU resource more about overclocking conditions without entering the BIOS. Additionally, this ample graphics power can achieve 71% improvement to ...
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... DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Quick Gate Quick Gate is solved. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. LED... Diag. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ ...
... DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Quick Gate Quick Gate is solved. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to 30% more stable CPU Vcore voltages. LED... Diag. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ ...
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...is automatically flashed using standby power. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to achieve a quiet and cool ... useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to flash the BIOS ever! ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
...is automatically flashed using standby power. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to achieve a quiet and cool ... useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to flash the BIOS ever! ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
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... DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
... DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
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... If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer ... failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning...
... If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer ... failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning...
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... the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can reset the system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You must turn... settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21
... the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can reset the system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You must turn... settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21
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... section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else the ODD will not run. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
... section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else the ODD will not run. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 2.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
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... Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the... BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
... Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the... BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...
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... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system...
... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system...
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LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-45 PS/2 keyboard port 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 7. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 2** 5. PS/2 mouse port 2. IEEE 1394a port 4. 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9.
LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-45 PS/2 keyboard port 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 7. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. LAN (RJ-45) port 2** 5. PS/2 mouse port 2. IEEE 1394a port 4. 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9.
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... flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the WHITE interior. (See red box in the image below) 3. Press the BIOS Flashback button for help. On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to USB port 1 with the updating speed. Updating... contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to a USB portable disk. 2. Download the BIOS Flashback program file from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-49 The Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to flash. 5.
... flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the WHITE interior. (See red box in the image below) 3. Press the BIOS Flashback button for help. On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to USB port 1 with the updating speed. Updating... contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to a USB portable disk. 2. Download the BIOS Flashback program file from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 1. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-49 The Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to flash. 5.
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... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ... Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. At power on . After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. While the tests are off. 3.
... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ... Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. At power on . After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. While the tests are off. 3.
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Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-51 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-51 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system on the BIOS setting. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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... You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with its test routines. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores ...system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for BIOS item modification. When you start up the ...
... You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with its test routines. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores ...system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for BIOS item modification. When you start up the ...