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......iii Notices...vii Safety information ix About this guide x P9X79 WS specifications summary xii 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 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 1.3.4 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-7 2.2.6 Onboard switches...
......iii Notices...vii Safety information ix About this guide x P9X79 WS specifications summary xii 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 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 1.3.4 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-7 2.2.6 Onboard switches...
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Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-49 iv Contents 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel ...Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control 3-10 3.4.1 DIGI+ Power Control 3-20 3.4.2 CPU Performance Settings 3-24 3.5 Advanced menu 3-29 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-30 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-31 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-32 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-33 3.5.5 SATA Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-36 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuraton ...
Profile 3-46 3.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-49 iv Contents 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-44 2.3.9 Rear panel ...Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control 3-10 3.4.1 DIGI+ Power Control 3-20 3.4.2 CPU Performance Settings 3-24 3.5 Advanced menu 3-29 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-30 3.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 3-31 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-32 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-33 3.5.5 SATA Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-36 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuraton ...
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.../1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O. P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
.../1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O. P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
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... Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - CPU Power Utility ASUS DRAM Power - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - USB BIOS Flashback - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - EPU Utility - MemOK! - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design...
... Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - CPU Power Utility ASUS DRAM Power - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - USB BIOS Flashback - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - EPU Utility - MemOK! - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design...
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...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, 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 A vertical ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU...
...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, 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 A vertical ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU...
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... SPEC. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by utilizing serial point-to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. The quadchannel DDR3 architecture quadruple... the bandwidth of the most future-proof technology. * This motherboard is ready to www.asus. It improves performance by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Functions will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600...
... SPEC. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by utilizing serial point-to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. The quadchannel DDR3 architecture quadruple... the bandwidth of the most future-proof technology. * This motherboard is ready to www.asus. It improves performance by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Functions will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600...
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... LAN To enhance network reliability, the P9X79 WS is an essential and convenient tool to understand color coding. The P9X79 WS affords greater convenience to optimize PCIe allocation in dual Intel® Gigabit LAN that features lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide... Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to let users know more efficiently. WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and...
... LAN To enhance network reliability, the P9X79 WS is an essential and convenient tool to understand color coding. The P9X79 WS affords greater convenience to optimize PCIe allocation in dual Intel® Gigabit LAN that features lower CPU utilization, less package drop rate, wide... Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to let users know more efficiently. WS 3-color LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and...
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This evolution of power on demand. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with no messy cables. Diag. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on ...install USB devices directly with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Best in addition to efficiently deliver the right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for increased voltage range, greater VCCSA current capability...
This evolution of power on demand. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with no messy cables. Diag. P9X79 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on ...install USB devices directly with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Best in addition to efficiently deliver the right level of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for increased voltage range, greater VCCSA current capability...
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... unlimited freedom to integrated memory controller. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves ... voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to adjust CPU frequenciesand ratios for complete ease of a button to switch back and forth between different utilities...
... unlimited freedom to integrated memory controller. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves ... voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-5 This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to adjust CPU frequenciesand ratios for complete ease of a button to switch back and forth between different utilities...
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... Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve...quiet and cool computing environment. It allows overclockers to adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures,climate conditions and system loads. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling ...
... Combining usability and aesthetics,the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with an ASUS exclusive auto-detect setting. ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve...quiet and cool computing environment. It allows overclockers to adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures,climate conditions and system loads. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling ...
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...2-32 2-5 2-4 2-29 2-33 2-13 2-10 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-14 2-22 2-34 2-27 2-12 2-26 2-25 2-30 2-21 2-10 2-28 2-28 2-30 ASUS P9X79 WS 2-3 CPU, CPU OPT, Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 5. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 10. TPU switch 22 I�...65533;) 16. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. LGA2011 CPU Socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 21. EZ Plug (4-pin EZ_Plug) 6. Reset switch 17.
...2-32 2-5 2-4 2-29 2-33 2-13 2-10 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-14 2-22 2-34 2-27 2-12 2-26 2-25 2-30 2-21 2-10 2-28 2-28 2-30 ASUS P9X79 WS 2-3 CPU, CPU OPT, Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 5. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 10. TPU switch 22 I�...65533;) 16. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. LGA2011 CPU Socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 21. EZ Plug (4-pin EZ_Plug) 6. Reset switch 17.
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2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests ... designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2011 socket...
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests ... designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the LGA2011 socket...
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P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. ...a more on the motherboard. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total ...
P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. ...a more on the motherboard. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total ...
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... a standby power LED that lights up once the system is found, the LED next to a power source ® 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key component status during system bootup. This userfriendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut...
... a standby power LED that lights up once the system is found, the LED next to a power source ® 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key component status during system bootup. This userfriendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut...
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... found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P9X79 WS 2-15 Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code table Code...
... found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P9X79 WS 2-15 Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code table Code...
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EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Recovery ... memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3...
EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Recovery ... memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3...
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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 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization... connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources ASUS P9X79 WS 2-17
... 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 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization... connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources ASUS P9X79 WS 2-17
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...Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS P9X79 WS 2-19 Q-Code table (continued) Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for ...future AMI codes BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found ...
...Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS P9X79 WS 2-19 Q-Code table (continued) Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for ...future AMI codes BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found ...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the ...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-21 For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. 2.2.8 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the ...
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... connectors. These are not jumpers! 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 CPU, CPU OPT, 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...
... connectors. These are not jumpers! 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 CPU, CPU OPT, 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...