X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 9
...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. asus.com for updated details. Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 ...MHz memory modules runs at x16/x16; X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends ...
...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. asus.com for updated details. Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 ...MHz memory modules runs at x16/x16; X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends ...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 10
...- DTS UltraPC II - ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - DTS Connect - 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 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility Bluetooth... v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O Intel® X79...
...- DTS UltraPC II - ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - DTS Connect - 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 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility Bluetooth... v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O Intel® X79...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 12
... Bluetooth v4.0) 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports...
... Bluetooth v4.0) 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! X79-DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 15
... 2.0. Total bandwidth for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in x16 mode. Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / ...Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to www.asus.com for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. ASUS...
... 2.0. Total bandwidth for updated details. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in x16 mode. Quad-Channel, 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / ...Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. Intel® X79 Express Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset is ready to www.asus.com for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of current bus systems. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-1 Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. ASUS...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 22
Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] 8. TPU switch 16. USB1314) 17. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. TPM connector (20-1 ...[dark brown]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 5. button 6. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; EPU switch 15. USB1112; Reset button 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Marvell® Serial ATA...
Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] 8. TPU switch 16. USB1314) 17. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 18. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 19. TPM connector (20-1 ...[dark brown]) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 5. button 6. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3/4; EPU switch 15. USB1112; Reset button 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Marvell® Serial ATA...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 23
...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation... Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The ...
...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation... Intel® Core™ i7 processor family. • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The ...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 25
... or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the same version... more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
... or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the same version... more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 37
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x14_4 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - shared - - - - - Realtek® LAN - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - ASMedia SATA Controller ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Intel® EHCI 1 - - - - - - Intel® EHCI 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-23 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x14_4 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller - - shared - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - Marvell 9230 SATA Controller shared - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller 2 - shared - - - - - Realtek® LAN - Intel® SATA Controller 1 - - shared - ASMedia SATA Controller ...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 50
...support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ... 1 • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the ...
...support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ... 1 • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the ...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 52
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. 4. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to ... bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the support DVD. 4. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to ... bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 73
Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. 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. USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2
Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 3. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.0* 5. Power external SATA 6Gb/s ports 1-2 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 10. USB 3.0 ports 3-4 9. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 11. USB 3.0 ports 1-2 6. 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. USB 2.0 ports 1-4 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 93
... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on ... or keys to 1.7kHz with a 0.005kHz interval. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is decided by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0.800kHz to adjust the value...
... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on ... or keys to 1.7kHz with a 0.005kHz interval. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is decided by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0.800kHz to adjust the value...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 101
Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows ... the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item allows the legacy OS to schedule one per activated core. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-23 Hyper-threading [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously per activated core. [Disabled] Allows the operating system to...
Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows ... the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item allows the legacy OS to schedule one per activated core. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-23 Hyper-threading [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously per activated core. [Disabled] Allows the operating system to...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 107
...enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of the rear panel of your system. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the ...Intel® LAN controller. The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Bluetooth controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
...enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of the rear panel of your system. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the ...Intel® LAN controller. The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Bluetooth controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 109
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to ...Minute/Second will be switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other PME options will become user-configurable with set values. 3.6.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss ...], all other installed PCIE LAN devices.. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-31
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to ...Minute/Second will be switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other PME options will become user-configurable with set values. 3.6.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss ...], all other installed PCIE LAN devices.. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-31
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 141
... under a heavy system load to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for an overall system performance, or to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. Set to a higher value for optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty... to adjust the behavior of every phase component. VCCSA Load-line Calibration It allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap...
... under a heavy system load to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for an overall system performance, or to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. Set to a higher value for optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty... to adjust the behavior of every phase component. VCCSA Load-line Calibration It allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. ASUS X79-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 177
... a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-1 If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use four new hard disk drives or..., thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 5: RAID support RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: 5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for...
... a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-1 If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use four new hard disk drives or..., thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 5: RAID support RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: 5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for...
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 179
...ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-3 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. During POST, press + to move through ... 5. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 3. Recovery Volume Options 2. 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on your screen.
...ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-3 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. During POST, press + to move through ... 5. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 3. Recovery Volume Options 2. 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on your screen.
X79-DELUXE User's Manual
Page 183
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.1.5 Marvell RAID ... the Marvell utility, press + during POST. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Exit, then press . ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-7 From the utility main menu, select 5. Topology HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Information Vendor ID...
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.1.5 Marvell RAID ... the Marvell utility, press + during POST. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Exit, then press . ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 5 ASUS X79-DELUXE 5-7 From the utility main menu, select 5. Topology HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Information Vendor ID...