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Asus P9X79 PRO User Manual

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ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-47
Chapter 2
1. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update.
2. If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this means that
the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by:1. Improper
installation of the portable disk.2. Error in le name or incompatibility in le format.If
this is the case, please restart the system to turn off the light.
3. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
causing the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help.
2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ash the BIOS. It allows overclockers
to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating
system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the
BIOS is automatically ashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate
convenience!
1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com).
Rename it P9X79PRO.ROM, save the program to a USB portable disk, and place it in
the root directory.
2 On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to the USB port with the WHITE interior.
3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to ash (on the
third second).
4 The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to ash.
5 The ashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed.

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Asus P9X79 PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
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, Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
eSATA ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
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
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
LAN controllerIntel® 82579V
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Controller interface typeSATA 6Gb/s
Controller 2nd interface typeSATA 3Gb/s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

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