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... Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - Anti Surge - above 200MHz at 0.005V increment - Overclocking Protection - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AI Suite 3 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Exclusive Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.25MHz increment. Ai Charger...
... Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 158-step Memory voltage control - Anti Surge - above 200MHz at 0.005V increment - Overclocking Protection - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AI Suite 3 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS Exclusive Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.25MHz increment. Ai Charger...
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... the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you ...of modern 64-bit software, ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files. Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with Auto Tuning! 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design ...
... the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you ...of modern 64-bit software, ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files. Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with Auto Tuning! 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design ...
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... solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! This all-in-one simple-to-use functions, with no need for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even...
... solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! This all-in-one simple-to-use functions, with no need for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even...
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...more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can...32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the...
...more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can...32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the...
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... switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
... switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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...DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section ... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn...
...DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section ... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn...
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Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 7.
Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-29 7.
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... CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS ... NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS...
... CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS ... NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS...
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... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an...
... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an...
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... the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. From the... press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9
... the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. From the... press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9
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...Memory Profile Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Disable this item to set the profiles supported by ...the following item appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. The following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default ...
...Memory Profile Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Disable this item to set the profiles supported by ...the following item appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. The following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default ...
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... status, select [As Is]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit...
... status, select [As Is]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit...
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...interval. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a wider total power range for a wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] This... boot. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for overclocking. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Set a higher value for a better overclocking performance of the DRAM Controller is defined by VCCSA load-line. Set a higher value to set a...
...interval. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a wider total power range for a wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] This... boot. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for overclocking. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Set a higher value for a better overclocking performance of the DRAM Controller is defined by VCCSA load-line. Set a higher value to set a...
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...[110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM slots A and B to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DRAM-AB Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Assign a fixed high DRAM frequencies... ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for better system stability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the full phase mode. Allows you to increase overclocking ...
...[110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a total power range of DRAM slots A and B to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DRAM-AB Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Assign a fixed high DRAM frequencies... ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for better system stability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the full phase mode. Allows you to increase overclocking ...
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... you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for the CPU to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] The maximum voltage applied to the CPU when you to set a higher current limit to... overclock. Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect the CPU from 0.004W to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating ...
... you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for the CPU to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] The maximum voltage applied to the CPU when you to set a higher current limit to... overclock. Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect the CPU from 0.004W to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating ...
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... a 0.00500V interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel B. Use the or keys to [Enabled] for referencing control ... IMC to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to adjust the value. DRAM READ REF Voltage on...
... a 0.00500V interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel B. Use the or keys to [Enabled] for referencing control ... IMC to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to adjust the value. DRAM READ REF Voltage on...
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... Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. Refer to the CPU...
... Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. Refer to the CPU...
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...provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. VCCSA Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides...system load to adjust the behavior of every phase component. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to undo the changes ...
...provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. VCCSA Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides...system load to adjust the behavior of every phase component. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to undo the changes ...
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...DRAM-AB Power Phase Control For DRAM slots A or B, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ...to apply the changes DRAM-AB Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots C and D brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots C and D to stabilize the ...
...DRAM-AB Power Phase Control For DRAM slots A or B, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. ...to apply the changes DRAM-AB Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots C and D brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots C and D to stabilize the ...