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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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II...
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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Probe II...
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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
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...through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have ...not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
...through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have ...not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • ...
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... PCIe 3.0compliant devices. Functions will run at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket...(O.C.)/2133(O. C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®X79 Express Chipset - 13 x USB...
... PCIe 3.0compliant devices. Functions will run at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket...(O.C.)/2133(O. C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is ready to www.asus.com for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®X79 Express Chipset - 13 x USB...
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... BIOS ASUS Q-Code ASUS Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xiii AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS SSD Caching - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - USB BIOS Flashback - AI Suite II - ASUS O.C. DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - P9X79 WS specifications...
... BIOS ASUS Q-Code ASUS Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xiii AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS SSD Caching - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - USB BIOS Flashback - AI Suite II - ASUS O.C. DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - P9X79 WS specifications...
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..., WOR by PME, PXE (continued on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P9X79 WS specifications summary Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 trpe... (Q-Connector) 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector 1 x MemOK! LED ASUS WS 3-color LED 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB ...
..., WOR by PME, PXE (continued on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P9X79 WS specifications summary Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 trpe... (Q-Connector) 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector 1 x MemOK! LED ASUS WS 3-color LED 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB ...
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Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv
Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host...
... or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host...
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...® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme is one of 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to www.asus. It is the latest single-chipset design that features data transfer rates of the most future-proof technology. * This motherboard is ready...mode). Additionally,the X79 comes with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 2011 Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel®...
...® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme is one of 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to www.asus. It is the latest single-chipset design that features data transfer rates of the most future-proof technology. * This motherboard is ready...mode). Additionally,the X79 comes with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 2011 Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel®...
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... with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to understand color coding. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Built-in total. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in mechanical...
... with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to understand color coding. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 Built-in total. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in mechanical...
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...heat exchange. Worry-free overclocking for a quiet PC environment. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling for the ultimate convenience! USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.... Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with multiple...
...heat exchange. Worry-free overclocking for a quiet PC environment. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling for the ultimate convenience! USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.... Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with multiple...
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...update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult...against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. All of connecting the system panel ...
...update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P9X79 WS 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult...against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. All of connecting the system panel ...
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...the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the following: - For system stability, ...sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
...the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the following: - For system stability, ...sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
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.... • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else...
.... • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-23 If you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA_3G port), or else...
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... Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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...Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-25 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Serial... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ® • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors. • For regular ... you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. 3.
...Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-25 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Serial... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ® • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors. • For regular ... you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. 3.
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If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ® You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 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. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4.
If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ® You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 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. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4.
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... connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ®... a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-27 USB 2.0 connectors (Type A: USB13; 10-1 pin ...
... connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ®... a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-27 USB 2.0 connectors (Type A: USB13; 10-1 pin ...
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..., Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground... may damage the motherboard components. 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-29
..., Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground... may damage the motherboard components. 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-29