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... that features lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide driver supported. P9X79 WS brings you 've never experienced before! WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for enhanced entertainment. Red means...
... that features lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide driver supported. P9X79 WS brings you 've never experienced before! WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for enhanced entertainment. Red means...
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...the right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for increased voltage range, greater VCCSA current capability, and up to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from breaking off unexpectedly. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and... Quick Gate is solved. This proprietary design, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can also be customized with no messy cables. This stops ...
...the right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for increased voltage range, greater VCCSA current capability, and up to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from breaking off unexpectedly. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and... Quick Gate is solved. This proprietary design, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can also be customized with no messy cables. This stops ...
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...with no need to ensure longer component lifespan. It allows users to integrated memory controller. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. MemOK! MemOK! AI Suite ...Unleash your system boot success. This all exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboVfunctions. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can ...
...with no need to ensure longer component lifespan. It allows users to integrated memory controller. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. MemOK! MemOK! AI Suite ...Unleash your system boot success. This all exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboVfunctions. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can ...
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... the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. It allows overclockers to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant...
... the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. It allows overclockers to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant...
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...to install 4GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are available on the .... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For more on the motherboard. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or ...
...to install 4GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are available on the .... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For more on the motherboard. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or ...
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... fine-tune performance when working on switch. ® 2. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to reboot the system. ® ASUS P9X79 WS 2-9 The switch also lights up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case system. This is... removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Reset switch Press the reset switch to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
... fine-tune performance when working on switch. ® 2. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to reboot the system. ® ASUS P9X79 WS 2-9 The switch also lights up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or open-case system. This is... removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Reset switch Press the reset switch to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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...the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ... turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 5. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has ...
...the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAGLED near the MemOK! ASUS P9X79 WS 2-11 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ... turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 5. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has ...
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Instant O.C. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue Normal Red Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking Green EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode P9X79 WS ® Lights up according to know the system status. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to Ai Tweaker settings P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED 6. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. ® 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. WS 3-color LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signifies Ai Tweaker settings.
Instant O.C. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue Normal Red Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking Green EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode P9X79 WS ® Lights up according to know the system status. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to Ai Tweaker settings P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED 6. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. ® 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. WS 3-color LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signifies Ai Tweaker settings.
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... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Removing the...
... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Removing the...
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... designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you...
... designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-1 Press during the system bootup and requests you...
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... changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 WS 3-3 Refer ...to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 WS 3-3 Refer ...to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P9X79 WS 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction.
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P9X79 WS 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction.
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... for optimizing the system performance. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8... desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory ...
... for optimizing the system performance. The following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. 3-8... desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory ...
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... frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. EPU Power Saving MODE...
... frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-9 CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto] May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. EPU Power Saving MODE...
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...% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will decrease proportionally to ...module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related parameters . F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The CPU working...
...% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will decrease proportionally to ...module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related parameters . F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The CPU working...
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... the Spread Spectrum to adjust the value. CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] This adjusts the voltage for better overclocking results. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Allows you to [Manual]. Use the and keys to a lower value for better... Use the and keys to Manual mode. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Do not remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] ...item to higher values for CPU at initial boot up . Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-21
... the Spread Spectrum to adjust the value. CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] This adjusts the voltage for better overclocking results. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Allows you to [Manual]. Use the and keys to a lower value for better... Use the and keys to Manual mode. A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Do not remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] ...item to higher values for CPU at initial boot up . Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-21
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... to increase efficiency [Auto] Proceeds preset phase control. [Standard] Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] ...DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The reaction time will be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: ...
... to increase efficiency [Auto] Proceeds preset phase control. [Standard] Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] ...DRAM switching frequency. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The reaction time will be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: ...
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... a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23
... a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-23
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... to the CPU when Turbo Boost is the second power limit to 10 msec. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can vary from 0.800V to adjust the value. Intel recommends that the time window for a long ...is engaged. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Maximum additional voltage can support over Power Limit 2 for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] It automatically allows processors cores to enter CPU Core Current Limit, ...
... to the CPU when Turbo Boost is the second power limit to 10 msec. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can vary from 0.800V to adjust the value. Intel recommends that the time window for a long ...is engaged. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Maximum additional voltage can support over Power Limit 2 for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] It automatically allows processors cores to enter CPU Core Current Limit, ...
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... Offset voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor's I/O, DMI, and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCCSA voltage. The values range from 1.20V...
... Offset voltage. CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode] This adjusts the power supply for the processor's I/O, DMI, and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCCSA voltage. The values range from 1.20V...