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...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P9X79 specifications summary x 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6... connection 2-40 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-41 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-42 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-43 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-44 iii
...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P9X79 specifications summary x 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6... connection 2-40 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-41 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-42 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-43 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-44 iii
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Profile 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-45 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-45 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-48 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-49 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-50 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 iv Contents 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-...
Profile 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-45 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-45 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-48 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-49 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-50 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 iv Contents 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-...
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... 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-15 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-16 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-18 4.4 RAID configurations 4-19 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-19 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-20 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-20 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-20 4.5 Creating a RAID...
... 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-15 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-16 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-18 4.4 RAID configurations 4-19 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-19 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-20 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-20 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-20 4.5 Creating a RAID...
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...How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and ...NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is...
...How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and ...NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is...
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... II - Ai Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P9X79 specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 ASUS Unique Features 2 x ...ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS...
... II - Ai Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - P9X79 specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 ASUS Unique Features 2 x ...ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - ASUS...
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...: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red) 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P9X79 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
...: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red) 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P9X79 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
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... voltages. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for optimized performance in addition to CPU voltage control. ASUS P9X79 1-3 Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides more capacitance. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the ...include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or...
... voltages. System performance can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for optimized performance in addition to CPU voltage control. ASUS P9X79 1-3 Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides more capacitance. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the ...include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or...
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... high efficiency heat exchange. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It allows overclockers to flash the BIOS ever! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ...forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to an ...
... high efficiency heat exchange. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It allows overclockers to flash the BIOS ever! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -inone software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ...forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert+ Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to an ...
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... eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately. ASUS P9X79 1-5 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for most accessed info...bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. * Power eSATA requires a special designed signal cable to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and easy info for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with no additional power...
... eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is purchased separately. ASUS P9X79 1-5 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for most accessed info...bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. * Power eSATA requires a special designed signal cable to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and easy info for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with no additional power...
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.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P9X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ...9 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 9 9 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ...
.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P9X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA ...9 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 9 9 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ...
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... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Press and hold the ...• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P9X79 2-17 This is not properly installed. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the...
... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Press and hold the ...• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P9X79 2-17 This is not properly installed. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the...
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... setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system...
... setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system...
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... setting is turned to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS P9X79 2-19 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
... setting is turned to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS P9X79 2-19 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear ... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear ... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
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...Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. ASUS P9X79 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must load... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. We strongly recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the...
...Mode], you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. ASUS P9X79 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must load... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. We strongly recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the...
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... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for X79 platform will not run. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB Flash Drive before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. We strongly recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set... SATA ports), or else the ODD will NOT support Windows XP 32 bit. The Serial ATA RAID feature is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must load IRST Driver during OS Windows XP 64 bit installation for the system to detect the...
... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for X79 platform will not run. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB Flash Drive before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. We strongly recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set... SATA ports), or else the ODD will NOT support Windows XP 32 bit. The Serial ATA RAID feature is set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must load IRST Driver during OS Windows XP 64 bit installation for the system to detect the...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 2-29 By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If��y�o�u�...;h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97...
Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 2-29 By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If��y�o�u�...;h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97...
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... cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P9X79 2-31 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This ...
... cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P9X79 2-31 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This ...
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... service station for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to flash the BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 2-43 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash (on the third second). 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for help. The BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to the...
... service station for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to flash the BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 2-43 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash (on the third second). 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for help. The BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process causing the system unable to the...
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 11. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information External SATA port 4. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Power eSATA 6G port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 6.
PS/2 keyboard and mouse port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 11. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information External SATA port 4. IEEE 1394a port 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Power eSATA 6G port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 6.