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... mid-board, 8 ports at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz as default. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (dual@x16/x16; P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the...
... mid-board, 8 ports at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz as default. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (dual@x16/x16; P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the...
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... - USB 3.0 Boost - TPU Switch ASUS EPU - EPU Utility - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Auto Tuning, TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS SSD Caching - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC 898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound...
... - USB 3.0 Boost - TPU Switch ASUS EPU - EPU Utility - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Auto Tuning, TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS SSD Caching - P9X79 WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC 898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound...
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...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...) 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...
...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...) 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...
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...Internet applications. Functions will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as have feature PC users aiming to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant 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. It improves... speeds, combined with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to www.asus.
...Internet applications. Functions will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as have feature PC users aiming to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant 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. It improves... speeds, combined with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to www.asus.
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..., audio and video design applications. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to let users know more efficiently. Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Red means overclocked, blue means normal, while green denotes power saving mode. Intel lan also support teaming and faulttolerance functions, the...
..., audio and video design applications. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with easy to let users know more efficiently. Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Red means overclocked, blue means normal, while green denotes power saving mode. Intel lan also support teaming and faulttolerance functions, the...
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...convenient way to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with elegant design. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! Built-in the chipset and power phase... increased up to 130% (TBD), adding to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.
...convenient way to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with elegant design. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! Built-in the chipset and power phase... increased up to 130% (TBD), adding to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.
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... above). For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...the highersized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
... above). For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P9X79 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...the highersized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
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..., CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not...
..., CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P9X79 WS 2-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not...
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... set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Scroll down... to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip ...
... set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Scroll down... to display the following three items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip ...
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... that the platform must be maintained. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. ASUS board can be programmed. Use the and keys to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Use the and keys to ...run faster than the base operating frequency if it's operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit. For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for up to set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to...
... that the platform must be maintained. CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. ASUS board can be programmed. Use the and keys to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25 Use the and keys to ...run faster than the base operating frequency if it's operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit. For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can support over Power Limit 2 for up to set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to...
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... Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.00GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Monitor 206d2 8000020c 2000 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Supported Boot Tool Includes TM1... Virtualization Technology Enabled > CPU Power Management Configuration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save...
... Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.00GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Monitor 206d2 8000020c 2000 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Supported Boot Tool Includes TM1... Virtualization Technology Enabled > CPU Power Management Configuration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save...
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...ASUS P9X79 WS 3-31 Use and keys to adjust the ratio. �T�h�e��v�a��lu�e��s��ra��n�g�e��f�r�o�m���1�2��to boot even without support for Turbo Mode. CPU... Ratio [Auto] Allows user to zero (0). The value will be limited to CPU-based or factory setting. The value will be limited to CPU-based or factory setting. Intel ...
...ASUS P9X79 WS 3-31 Use and keys to adjust the ratio. �T�h�e��v�a��lu�e��s��ra��n�g�e��f�r�o�m���1�2��to boot even without support for Turbo Mode. CPU... Ratio [Auto] Allows user to zero (0). The value will be limited to CPU-based or factory setting. The value will be limited to CPU-based or factory setting. Intel ...
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...to OS. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] PCIEX16_4/6 Link speed [GEN3] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent ... if it's operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit. [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] This automatically allows processor cores to...
...to OS. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] PCIEX16_4/6 Link speed [GEN3] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent ... if it's operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit. [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] This automatically allows processor cores to...
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... temperatures. UEFI BIOS Utility - 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot ... Chassis 4 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright ...
... temperatures. UEFI BIOS Utility - 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot ... Chassis 4 Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis 4 Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright ...
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...40°C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to 100%. The... values range from 60% to detect this item. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, CPU fan will operate at maximum duty cycle in celsius) Use...
...40°C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to 100%. The... values range from 60% to detect this item. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, CPU fan will operate at maximum duty cycle in celsius) Use...
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... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ... the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P9X79 WS 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate...
... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ... the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS P9X79 WS 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate...
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... bars Click to restore all start-up . Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic ...
... bars Click to restore all start-up . Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic ...
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... take effect. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support The graph on Apply to make the change value accordingly. 3. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to the desired value. Click on the CPU Strap tab. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing ... adjustment bar to restore all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. CPU Strap Allows you to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs...
... take effect. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support The graph on Apply to make the change value accordingly. 3. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to the desired value. Click on the CPU Strap tab. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing ... adjustment bar to restore all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. CPU Strap Allows you to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs...
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... Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Set to a higher value for system performance, or to increase VRM efficiency. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal...
... Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Set to a higher value for system performance, or to increase VRM efficiency. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal...
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... has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Multiple system operating modes Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine... menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support You can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have...
... has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Multiple system operating modes Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine... menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support You can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have...