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    P9X79 LE Motherboard
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    data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to
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    heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-35 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-36 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-38 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-39 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-40 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11
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    Onboard Devices Configuraton 3-35 3.5.7 APM 3-37 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-38 3.6 Monitor menu 3-39 3.7 Boot menu 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-44 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-44 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-45 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-47
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    4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback 4-15 4.3.10 Remote GO 4-17 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-28 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-29 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-31
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi
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    need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel
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    USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Percision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - DirectKey - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED
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    DRCT header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form
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    xii
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    of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 LE motherboard User guide Support DVD
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    Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family in LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI
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    New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with two digital voltage regulator modules intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3
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    3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device transmission speed is
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    CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS
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    . ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features eSATA 6Gb/s Ready eSATA 6Gb/s can let users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates on external SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS
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    or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.11 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    /Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. LGA2011 CPU socket 4. CPU, CPU OPT, Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 5. MemOK! 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Intel® X79 Serial ATA
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    Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap
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    System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE
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    mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® spec, the max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs
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    ) 4GB DS ( 2x 2GB ) Chip Brand - Chip NO. - Timing 7-10-10-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM • - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • • • Kingmax N/A - - • P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz
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    P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8
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    8GB DS (2x 4GB) BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0. support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM • • P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 support (Optional) 2 4 6 DIMM DIMM DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 DIMM • • • • • • ASUS P9X79 LE
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    Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 8 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) 6-6-6-18 1.65 •
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    H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • 8GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - ( 2x 4GB ) 2GB SS Transcend K4B2G0846C - 4GB DS Transcend K4B2G0846C - - • • • • - • • • • - • • • • P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS
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    P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 (XMP) TW3X4G1333C9A EK Memory ( 2x 2GB ) 2GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional
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    P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support PGD316G1333ELK 16GB DS - - (XMP) ( 2x 8GB ) 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • Patriot DS Micron D9LGK 9 - • • • • ASUS P9X79 LE 2-13
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    Install the modules into slots A1/B1/B2/C1/D1/D2 for better compatibility. • 8 DIMMs: Supports four (8) modules inserted into all the slots as fully-loaded Quad-channel memory configurations. • When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize
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    power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16; dual at x16 Triple VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 PCIe x16_3 N/A N/A x8 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-15
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    fan to the motherboard USB 3.0 #1 USB 3.0 #2 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - e-SATA
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    boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    without having to press the key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up. Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system
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    BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Refer to section 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for more information about BIOS_FLBK switch. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is connected to a power source. Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE
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    2. Q-LEDs These ID LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key component status during POST (Power-on Self Test), providing an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. The LED lights will flash sequentially during system bootup. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device
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    reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21
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    disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79 chipset. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Driver during Windows 7 or Vista installation for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive (the ODD should be connected to the Intel SATA ports), or else the ODD will not run. We strongly recommend you save the IRST Driver from SCD to the USB Flash Drive before OS installation. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    . Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter
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    TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-25
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    6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an
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    (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-27
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    panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure
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    a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-29
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    this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button
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    (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-31
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    Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 A 2 B Load lever
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    Chapter 2 5 6 Triangle mark 7 8 B A 9 B A ASUS P9X79 LE 2-33
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    2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 B 2 A A B Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P9X79 LE 2-35
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-37
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-39
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    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_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 2-40 AAFP Chapter 2: Hardware
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    2.3.9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS P9X79 LE 2-41
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    the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Chapter 2 1. Download the BIOS CAP file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save it to the root directory of your USB flash drive. Rename the CAP file to
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    keyboard port 6. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-43
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    the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers item in the BIOS setting to [AHCI Mode] and install the ASMedia® SATA Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. *LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No
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    Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P9X79 LE 2-45
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47
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    Chapter 2 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard
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    the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/CPU_OPT/Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Quick switch to frequently used menus. Selects the boot device
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    Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 LE
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    The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removeable storage device. Press key for BIOS option shortcut
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    Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    change the system security settings. Chapter 3 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show
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    > when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-7
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    of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz. CPU Strap [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled] [Enabled] Enabled for better overclocking. [Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9
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    Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Turbo ratio in BIOS. CPU Clock Gen Filter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [10UF] Memory Frequency [Auto] Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than
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    Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-11
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    Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    ] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [48 DRAM Clock] - [511 DRAM Clock] ASUS P9X79 LE 3-13
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    DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [16 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-15
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    4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto] [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-17
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    4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R1) [Auto] [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] DRAM RTL (CHD D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock value. The values range from 0 to 31 with 1 interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-19
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    CPU Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU your CPU specifiation. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    10k Hz interval. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with 10kHz interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item helps enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21
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    Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. DRAM-AB Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher
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    CPU Ratio/Features. Chapter 3 CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-23
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    Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCCSA voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage. CPU VCCSA Manual . CPU VCORE
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    you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-25
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    ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel B. The might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel C. The
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    [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-27
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    The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the
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    Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-29
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    support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration Chapter 3 Intel 30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-31
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    devices. Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver of your hard disk errors occur, this feature 's allow user to enabled/disabled SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. It's allow user to enabled/disabled SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-33
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    item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the
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    3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuraton Chapter 3 Azalia HD 97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-35
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    Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows user to enabled/disabled Asmedia USB 3.0. Configuration this item to [AHCI Mode] and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    state was before the AC power loss. Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the keyboard device from generating a wake event. Configuration options to Enable keyboard to generate a wake event: [Space will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P9X79 LE 3-37
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    [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-39
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    the detected temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Fan Speed [xxxx RPM
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    detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41
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    to change the system boot options. Chapter 3 this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [ shut down your computer without going into the BIOS setup. When set to [Go to BIOS Setup] and the computer is on, the
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    depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-43
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    the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu showed the DIMM slot related informations. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter
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    that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45
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    you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch UEFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to
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    Service Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE
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    download. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process
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    onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    . Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu
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    a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com
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    all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD
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    to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53
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    default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 3-54
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-1
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    manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click on the Manual tab. Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support
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    Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU
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    changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-5 Chapter 4
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    in CPU Ratio affect CPU Strap results. • The value on the CPU Strap diagram varies with your CPU model. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory
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    appears indicating the overclocking process. Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-7
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    and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power value brings wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control Increase
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    or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-9
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    settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4
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    . However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-11
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    . Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colored
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    unit. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-13
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    mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the connected device). 3. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time. Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-14 Chapter
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    the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Current BIOS information
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    the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. After the download is complete, click OK. After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Refer to 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback for details. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    computer in real-time from your mobile device. • File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and mobile device. Launch W-Fi GO! Remote on your mobile device to use W-Fi GO! Remote control functions. For more details, refer to next section W-Fi GO! Remote. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-17
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    the W-Fi GO! Remote from iTunes store. For Android devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUS support DVD. Launching W-Fi GO! Remote 1. Turn on your mobile device's wireless connection. Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your computer. 2. On
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    is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device's operating system. Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Small creen Normal screen Low Density (120 density (320, xhdpi) 640 x 960 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-19 Chapter 4
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    DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia files to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer. Click to select media file type Tick to select source location Click to refresh media files Media files pane Click to go back to main menu
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    : 1. Tick Playlist. 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the music file and click Save Profile. 4. Select the profile name and click Save. To add as a new playlist, key in your profile name and click Save. 5. To delete playlist, select the profile and click . Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-21
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    files from your local computer. Tick Playlist to view the video files saved in your profile. 3. Click the video file files. to add or delete video 3. Click Add and locate the file from the directory. To delete, tick the selected file to select or deselect the video file and click Save Profile. 4.
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    : 1. Tick Playlist. 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the image file and click Save Profile. 4. Select the profile name and click Save. To add as a new playlist, key in your profile name and click Save. 5. To delete playlist, select the profile and click . Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-23
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    operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in real-time from your mobile device. Using the Remote Desktop 1. From the main screen, click Remote Desktop. 2. Click Setting. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. Chapter 4 The W-Fi GO! Remote's user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device's operating system. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-25
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    OK. Using File Transfer via W-Fi GO! Remote 1. On your mobile device, tap File Transfer. 2. Tap Enable to receive files from PC. 3. Tap Enter to send files to PC. Application help Destination path for the files transferred from desktop to mobile device Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    file's source location Tap to select files for transfer Tap to send selected files Tap to select all files Tap to clear all files The W-Fi GO! Remote's user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device 6-12 letters or numbers. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-27 Chapter 4
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    the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility. Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the
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    MyLogo Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. Then click on Next. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-29
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    you restart your computer. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard 1. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system. This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version. 2. Then at Picture
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    Configuration options Set default device buttons Connector settings Exit button Minimize button Control settings window Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P9X79 LE 4-31
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature
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    Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P9X79 LE
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    RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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    create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-35
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    return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    , and then click Intel X79 RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-37
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    OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software
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    . 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 4-39
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    "usbstor" [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    . 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P9X79 LE 5-1
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS P9X79 LE 5-3
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    to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.6 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
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    Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 ASUS P9X79 LE 5-5
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    supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment
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    three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. ASUS P9X79 LE 3-Way SLI bridge 5-7
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    to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After
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    B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P9X79 LE 5-9
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    Chapter 5 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    digital device, instructions Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS P9X79 LE
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    substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to
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    device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC (RF Equipment) ASUS P9X79
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    Appendices A-4 Appendices
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P9X79 LE
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