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... it , may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for backup purposes, without...Reserved. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... it , may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for backup purposes, without...Reserved. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-27 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.7 APM 3-31 3.6.8 Network Stack 3-32 3.7 Monitor menu 3-33 3.8 Boot menu 3-36 3.9 Tool menu 3-42 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.9.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-42 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.10 Exit menu 3-44 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
... 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-27 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.7 APM 3-31 3.6.8 Network Stack 3-32 3.7 Monitor menu 3-33 3.8 Boot menu 3-36 3.9 Tool menu 3-42 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-42 3.9.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-42 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-43 3.10 Exit menu 3-44 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
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... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
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... enclosed key. + + Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual.
... enclosed key. + + Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual.
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... PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual 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 ...2200/2000/1800 MHz memory modules runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency by default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www. X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ...
... PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual 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 ...2200/2000/1800 MHz memory modules runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency by default. ** Hyper DIMM support is ready to www. X79-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ...
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... with different models. 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...
... with different models. 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...
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... than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from a memory module. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the memory modules depend on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using...compatibility of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. For effective use a more on...
... than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from a memory module. c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the memory modules depend on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using...compatibility of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. For effective use a more on...
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...) in this user manual or on the computer. function. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK...
...) in this user manual or on the computer. function. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 MemOK...
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... Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for... details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA...
... Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [black] These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for... details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA...
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...] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID Configurations or the user manual bundled in the BIOS to create a serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via...[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. Chapter 1 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID Configurations or the user manual bundled in the BIOS to create a serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via...[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. Chapter 1 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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The plastic cap pops up automatically once the CPU is properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch is in this manual. Load lever Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Take note of the order in opening and/or closing the double latch.
The plastic cap pops up automatically once the CPU is properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in place and the hatch is in this manual. Load lever Chapter 2 ASUS X79-DELUXE 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Take note of the order in opening and/or closing the double latch.
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...or boot failure. q You have installed a new system component that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI... same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service ...
...or boot failure. q You have installed a new system component that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI... same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service ...
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...value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the... CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Disable this item to skip system shutdown at [...
...value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the... CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Disable this item to skip system shutdown at [...
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... Power Saving Mode to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. It also accelerates rgw iGPU performance to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6-Core Limit value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit... the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [As Is]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ...
... Power Saving Mode to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. It also accelerates rgw iGPU performance to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6-Core Limit value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit... the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-11 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [As Is]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ...
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... setting this item to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should...to enhance system stability. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
... setting this item to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should...to enhance system stability. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
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... phase mode. The following item appears only when setting this item to [Manual]. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Use the or keys to increase overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto... options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. The values range from 300kHz to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
... phase mode. The following item appears only when setting this item to [Manual]. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Use the or keys to increase overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto... options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. The values range from 300kHz to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
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... processor's cores. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU VCore Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to 32767W. Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect the CPU from 1W to...
... processor's cores. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU VCore Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to 32767W. Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to help protect the CPU from 1W to...
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... of your motherboard. The values range from 1.200V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU VCore Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-19 The following item appears only when you to configure the voltage amount for the processor's phase locked loop (PLL). CPU VCCSA...
... of your motherboard. The values range from 1.200V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU VCore Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-19 The following item appears only when you to configure the voltage amount for the processor's phase locked loop (PLL). CPU VCCSA...
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... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or...
... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or...
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...Use the or keys to enable or disable the support for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 20% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrude Detect ... minimum duty cycle. Enable this item to detect removal or replacement of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-35 The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/4 [40] Displays the lower limit of...
...Use the or keys to enable or disable the support for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 20% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrude Detect ... minimum duty cycle. Enable this item to detect removal or replacement of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS X79-DELUXE 3-35 The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/4 [40] Displays the lower limit of...