Asus P9X79 PRO User Manual

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
3.4.2 CPU Performance Settings
The items in this menu is setting for CPU Ratio/Features.is setting for CPU Ratio/Features.
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 SpeedStep Technology, allows the system operation system to dynamically
adjust processor voltage and cores frequency, which can result in decreased average power
consumption and decreased average heat production.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
It automatically allows processors cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s
operating below power, current and temperature specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
frequency, CPU ratio and memory
parameters will be auto optimized.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
CPU Ratio Auto
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled
Turbo Mode Enabled
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Power Limit Auto
Long Duration Maintained Auto
Short Duration Power Limit Auto
Additional Turbo Voltage Auto
CPU Core Current Limit Auto

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