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Asus P9X79 DELUXE User Manual

Asus P9X79 DELUXE
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Motherboard
P9X79
DELUXE

Table of Contents

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Asus P9X79 DELUXE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Number of memory slots8
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Headphone outputs6
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Audio chipRealtek ALC898
Component forPC
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Cables includedSATA
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Hybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express slots version3.0
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version3.0+HS
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazard when relocating or working with the system.

Operation safety

Guidelines for safe installation and operation to prevent component damage and ensure stability.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Important precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and installation guidelines for the CPU socket and processor.

2.2.3 System memory

Details on the DDR3 DIMM slots and recommended memory configurations.

2.2.5 Onboard switches

Description of onboard switches like Power-on, Reset, MemOK!, TPU, and EPU.

2.3 Building your computer system

Guide to assembling a PC system with necessary tools and components.

2.3.2 CPU installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Procedure for installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.3.4 DIMM installation

Instructions for installing and removing system memory modules (DIMMs).

2.3.6 ATX Power connection

Steps for connecting the ATX power supply to the motherboard.

2.3.7 SATA device connection

Instructions for connecting SATA hard disk drives and optical drives.

2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback

Instructions on how to update the BIOS using the USB BIOS Flashback feature.

2.4 Starting up for the first time

Steps for initial system startup and troubleshooting basic boot issues.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

Configuration options for overclocking-related items and system performance tuning.

3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control

Detailed settings for controlling DRAM timings for performance optimization.

3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control

Settings for adjusting VRM voltage and frequency modulation for reliability.

3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings

Options for configuring CPU-related settings like ratio, speed, and power management.

3.5 Advanced menu

Advanced settings for CPU, PCH, SATA, USB, and onboard devices.

3.5.4 SATA Configuration

Settings for configuring SATA ports, including mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID) and hot-plug.

3.6 Monitor menu

Displays system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and allows fan control adjustments.

3.7 Boot menu

Configuration options for system boot behavior, including NumLock state and boot priorities.

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3.10 Updating BIOS

Instructions and precautions for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

Procedure for updating BIOS using a USB flash drive via EZ Flash 2.

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

Tool for restoring BIOS from corruption using support DVD or USB flash drive.

Chapter 4: Software support

4.3.2 TurboV EVO

Details on TurboV EVO for CPU frequency and voltage adjustment.

4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control

Settings for adjusting VRM voltage and frequency for power efficiency and stability.

4.3.11 ASUS Update

Utility for updating the motherboard BIOS.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology

Information on installing and enabling AMD CrossFireX for multi-GPU support.

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for installing two graphics cards for CrossFireX.

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology

Information on installing and enabling NVIDIA SLI for multi-GPU support.

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for installing two SLI-ready graphics cards.

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