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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into D1 slot. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two pairs of quad-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. Supports six (6) modules inserted into four dark gray slots and two black slots as three pairs of quad-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility. Supports eight (8) modules inserted into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel memory configurations. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS X79-DELUXE 1-21

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
X79-DELUXE specifications summary	9
Package contents	13
Installation tools and components	14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	15
1.1 Special features	15
1.1.1 Product highlights	15
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization	16
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	17
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	18
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY	18
1.1.6 Other special features	19
1.2 Motherboard overview	20
1.2.1 Before you proceed	20
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	21
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
1.2.4 System memory	24
1.2.5 Expansion slots	36
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	38
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs	44
1.2.8 Internal connectors	50
Chapter 2: Basic installation	61
2.1 Building your PC system	61
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	61
2.1.2 CPU installation	63
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	65
2.1.4 DIMM installation	66
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	67
2.1.6 SATA device connection	68
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	69
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	70
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation	71
2.2 BIOS update utility	72
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	73
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	73
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	75
2.4 Starting up for the first time	77
2.5 Turning off the computer	78
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	79
3.1 Knowing BIOS	79
3.2 BIOS setup program	80
3.2.1 EZ Mode	81
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	82
3.3 My Favorites	84
3.4 Main menu	85
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	87
3.6 Advanced menu	100
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	101
3.6.2 System Agent Configuration	103
3.6.3 PCH Configuration	103
3.6.4 SATA Configuration	104
3.6.5 USB Configuration	105
3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	106
3.6.7 APM	109
3.6.8 Network Stack	110
3.7 Monitor menu	111
3.8 Boot menu	114
3.9 Tool menu	120
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	120
3.9.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information	120
3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	121
3.10 Exit menu	122
3.11 Updating BIOS	123
Chapter 4: Software support	129
4.1 Installing an operating system	129
4.2 Support DVD information	129
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	129
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	131
4.3 Software information	132
4.4 AI Suite 3	132
4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization	135
4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost	145
4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback	146
4.4.4 Ai Charger+	148
4.4.5 Wi-Fi Engine	149
4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO!	151
4.4.7 EZ Update	168
4.4.8 Network iControl	170
4.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching II	172
4.4.10 System Information	173
4.5 Audio configurations	174
Chapter 5: RAID support	177
5.1 RAID configurations	177
5.1.1 RAID definitions	177
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	178
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	178
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	179
5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility	183
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	187
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	187
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	188
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	188
Appendices	189
Notices	189

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Chapter 1

Side(s): SS - Single-sided

DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

conﬁguration. We suggest that you install the module into D1 slot.

Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the black

slots as one pair of dual-channel memory conﬁguration. We suggest that you install

the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility.

Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two

pairs of quad-channel memory conﬁguration. We suggest that you install the modules

into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility.

Supports six (6) modules inserted into four dark gray slots and two black slots as three

pairs of quad-channel memory conﬁguration. We suggest that you install the modules

into slots A1, B1, B2, C1, D1, and D2 for better compatibility.

Supports eight (8) modules inserted into all slots as fully-loaded quad-channel

memory conﬁgurations.

•

ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

•

Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load

the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

•

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.