Asus P9X79 PRO User Manual

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
Chapter 4
Auto Tuning
ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning
options.
• The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration.
• To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment
is strongly recommended.
• Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking
• Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory
Using Fast Tuning
1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and
then click Fast.
2. Read through the warning
messages and click OK to start
auto-overclocking.
CPU Strap
Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap.
1. Click on the CPU Strap tab.
2. Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value. The graph on the right will change
value accordingly.
3. Click on Apply to make the change take effect.
CPU Strap
Click to restore
all start-up
settings
Adjustment bar
Applies all changes
immediately
Undoes all changes
without applying
Every CPU Strap support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Asus P9X79 PRO Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Number of memory slots	8
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Core i7, Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
BIOS type	UEFI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
eSATA ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
Audio chip	Realtek ALC898
Component for	PC
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II, SATA III
Cables included	SATA
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
LAN controller	Intel® 82579V
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Controller interface type	SATA 6Gb/s
Controller 2nd interface type	SATA 3Gb/s

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm