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X79-DELUXE Motherboard
X79-DELUXE Motherboard
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... information...vi About this guide...vii X79-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
... information...vi About this guide...vii X79-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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vi Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
vi Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
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... description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
... description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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.... *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot (PCIe x16 at x16/x16; asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (dual at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots... Multi-GPU support Storage LAN * This motherboard is subject to www. Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - Functions are available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd ...
.... *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot (PCIe x16 at x16/x16; asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (dual at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots... Multi-GPU support Storage LAN * This motherboard is subject to www. Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - Functions are available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd ...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS X79-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-WAY SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) •...
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS X79-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-WAY SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) •...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011 CPU Intel® LGA2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011 CPU Intel® LGA2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... the serial point-to 6Gb/s data transfer. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133...(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 ...
... the serial point-to 6Gb/s data transfer. Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133...(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 ...
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...for up frequently accessed programs, minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files. It automatically pushes or reasonably balances ... stable overclocking results automatically with optimized fan settings based on this motherboard provides you to set up big RAM disks and speed up to 64GB of system memory with 4-Way Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally ...
...for up frequently accessed programs, minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files. It automatically pushes or reasonably balances ... stable overclocking results automatically with optimized fan settings based on this motherboard provides you to set up big RAM disks and speed up to 64GB of system memory with 4-Way Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally ...
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... EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient...
... EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Heat-pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient...
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...UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of incredible surround sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. It also ehnances the ...connection quick and accurate. 1.1.6 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of Q-...
...UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high frequencies of incredible surround sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. It also ehnances the ...connection quick and accurate. 1.1.6 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of Q-...
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... 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-7
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... the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...
... the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling...1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 For effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in...
... value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling...1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 For effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in...
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...-8GK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) F3-2400C11Q32GXM(XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) TXD38G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 16GB DS (2x8GB) TXD34G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) Chip Brand - - X79-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capacity Vendors A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL...
...-8GK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) F3-2400C11Q32GXM(XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) TXD38G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 16GB DS (2x8GB) TXD34G2400HC1 0QBK(XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) Chip Brand - - X79-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capacity Vendors A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot (at x4 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot (at x4 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - shared - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared...
...™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller 2 - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 2 - - - shared - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared...
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... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system.
