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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 ... Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13...
... 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 ... Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13...
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...BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.4 Ai Charger 4-20 4.4.5 Wi-Fi Engine 4-21 4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO 4-23 4.4.7 EZ Update 4-40 4.4.8 Network iControl 4-42 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-44 4.4.10 System Information 4-45 4.5 Audio configurations 4-46 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...11 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-12 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 5-12 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
...BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.4 Ai Charger 4-20 4.4.5 Wi-Fi Engine 4-21 4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO 4-23 4.4.7 EZ Update 4-40 4.4.8 Network iControl 4-42 4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-44 4.4.10 System Information 4-45 4.5 Audio configurations 4-46 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...11 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-12 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 5-12 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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..., power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click. Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - X79-DELUXE specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz...
..., power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click. Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - X79-DELUXE specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz...
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... WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports...Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xii SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4...
... WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports...Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xii SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4...
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..., DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. This is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front...
..., DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-5 Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. This is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front...
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... (20-1 pin connector) 23. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. SATA3G_5/6 [black] 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) 11. Chassis intrusion connector...(4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Intel®...
... (20-1 pin connector) 23. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_78) 7. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. SATA3G_5/6 [black] 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E56 [dark brown]) 11. Chassis intrusion connector...(4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. SATA6G_E34 [dark brown]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. Intel®...
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... - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - - Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 3 - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - Intel® LAN - - shared - - - shared - shared HD Audio - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - ASMedia SATA...
... - PCIe x1_1 - - shared - - - - - Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 3 - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - Intel® LAN - - shared - - - shared - shared HD Audio - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - ASMedia SATA...
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... or switch cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector when a chassis component is purchased ... this connector. 5. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor...
... or switch cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-39 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector when a chassis component is purchased ... this connector. 5. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor...
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... 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-43 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
... 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-43 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED HDD LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X79-DELUXE AAFP 2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED HDD LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS X79-DELUXE AAFP 2-9
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Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11.
Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11.
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... only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
... only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-15
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-15
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USB Per Port Control Allows you to set the Azalia Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Azalia Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the ... the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)...
USB Per Port Control Allows you to set the Azalia Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Azalia Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the ... the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)...
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... LAN controller. The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller to an HDMI audio output. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. PCI...installed. [WiFi Mode] Disables the system to run at x1 link when eSATA mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-29 Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Intel PXE OPROM...
... LAN controller. The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller to an HDMI audio output. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. PCI...installed. [WiFi Mode] Disables the system to run at x1 link when eSATA mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-29 Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Intel PXE OPROM...
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.... If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The... Realtek® HD Audio Manager 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support...
.... If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The... Realtek® HD Audio Manager 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support...
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A. Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-47
A. Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-47
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Realtek® HD Audio Manager with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Information Control settings Click to exit Click to minimize Analog and digital connector status Click to set default device Click to ... for detailed software configuration. • To play Blu-Ray™ disc, make sure to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 To display Quick Volume Adjustment Bar, click from the taskbar then double-click . B. To launch Realtek®...
Realtek® HD Audio Manager with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Information Control settings Click to exit Click to minimize Analog and digital connector status Click to set default device Click to ... for detailed software configuration. • To play Blu-Ray™ disc, make sure to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 To display Quick Volume Adjustment Bar, click from the taskbar then double-click . B. To launch Realtek®...
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Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want ... the Capacity item is selected, press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-5 A small triangle marks the selected drive. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the...
Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want ... the Capacity item is selected, press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-5 A small triangle marks the selected drive. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the...
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...Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version: PCIe Speed Rate : Configure SATA as shown in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Configuration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Specifies the size of drive capacity difference. The ... Yes No Press to create the RAID array, or press to configure further RAID settings. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-9 A smaller stripe size is recommended for the RAID array. 5.
...Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version: PCIe Speed Rate : Configure SATA as shown in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Configuration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Specifies the size of drive capacity difference. The ... Yes No Press to create the RAID array, or press to configure further RAID settings. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-9 A smaller stripe size is recommended for the RAID array. 5.