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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - above 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - Wi-Fi Engine's Client and AP modes for optimized speed control - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Disk Unlocker - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - above 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - X79-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - Wi-Fi Engine's Client and AP modes for optimized speed control - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Disk Unlocker - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for...
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... pushes or reasonably balances the system's performance, power saving levels and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction TPU TPU... benefit. 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with Auto Tuning! Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with an 8-DIMM design on the fans' specifications and positions. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's...
... pushes or reasonably balances the system's performance, power saving levels and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction TPU TPU... benefit. 8 DIMM Design Support for up to 64GB of system memory with Auto Tuning! Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with an 8-DIMM design on the fans' specifications and positions. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's...
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...files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to a smart device. It also allows you to control files and sync them to regularly check for any user interaction. leads the way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control,...your computer and smart device. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without ...
...files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-3 functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to a smart device. It also allows you to control files and sync them to regularly check for any user interaction. leads the way to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control,...your computer and smart device. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without ...
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...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200...For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...
...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200...For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance...
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...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! function. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button Installing...
...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! function. ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! button Installing...
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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. Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
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..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1... new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly ...
..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1... new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly ...
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... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 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. Refer to configure the BIOS...
... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. 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. Refer to configure the BIOS...
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... 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 display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password...
... 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 display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-9 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password...
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...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you to select a strap close to your memory modules for a better overclocking performance. The following item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to 300....0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Frequency [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. ...
...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you to select a strap close to your memory modules for a better overclocking performance. The following item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to 300....0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Frequency [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. ...
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To keep the current overclocking tuner 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 Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]...higher than or equal to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. EPU Setting [Auto] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the extreme...
To keep the current overclocking tuner 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 Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]...higher than or equal to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. EPU Setting [Auto] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency, and voltage for an enhanced system performance. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the extreme...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. A higher value setting gets higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously... depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for better overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] ...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. A higher value setting gets higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously... depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. VCCSA Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for better overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] ...
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...ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the DRAM slots A and B switching frequencies. DRAM-CD Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Assign a fixed high DRAM frequencies of DRAM slots C and D to increase overclocking... better system stability. The values range from 300kHz to [Manual]. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for...
...ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the DRAM slots A and B switching frequencies. DRAM-CD Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Assign a fixed high DRAM frequencies of DRAM slots C and D to increase overclocking... better system stability. The values range from 300kHz to [Manual]. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Set a higher value for...
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...options: [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the or keys to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU VCore Voltage [Offset Mode...higher current limit to adjust the value. CPU Performance Settings The subitems in this menu allow a high-level voltage for the CPU to overclock. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This item indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Set this...
...options: [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the or keys to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU VCore Voltage [Offset Mode...higher current limit to adjust the value. CPU Performance Settings The subitems in this menu allow a high-level voltage for the CPU to overclock. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This item indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Set this...
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.... The values range from 0.38500V to [Enabled] for PCIE control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0.38500V to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. The values ...to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 The values range from 0.38500V to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Fraction...
.... The values range from 0.38500V to [Enabled] for PCIE control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0.38500V to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. The values ...to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-21 The values range from 0.38500V to 0.31500V with a 0.00500V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Fraction...
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... show the status of this profile after system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 Save your CPU model. Refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS and are not saved in the BIOS chapter of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this user manual for...
... show the status of this profile after system bootup. Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-9 Save your CPU model. Refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS and are not saved in the BIOS chapter of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this user manual for...
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A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the behavior of every phase component. Reduce the phase...Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Current Capability provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for system performance or to control the CPU Load-line. Higher VRM frequency gets a quicker ...
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the behavior of every phase component. Reduce the phase...Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Current Capability provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Set to a higher value for system performance or to control the CPU Load-line. Higher VRM frequency gets a quicker ...
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... thermal conditions. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DRAM-CD Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots A and B 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 system or to... power efficiency. DRAM-CD Power Phase Control For DRAM slots C or D, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the overclocking range.
... thermal conditions. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DRAM-CD Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots A and B 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 system or to... power efficiency. DRAM-CD Power Phase Control For DRAM slots C or D, select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the overclocking range.