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ii E8039 Revised Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P9X79 LE specications summary .....................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ......................................................................[...]

v 4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................... 4-8 4.3.4 EPU ..............................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informati[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix P9X79 LE specications summary CPU 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 201 1 Socket Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * Refer to Refer to www .asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel ® X79 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866/ 16 00 / 13 33 / 10 66 M Hz, n[...]

x P9X79 LE specications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 48-st[...]

xi P9X79 LE specications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSA T A 6Gb/s ports (red) 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SA T A 6Gb/s c[...]

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ASUS P9X79 LE 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P9X79 LE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package wit[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 201 1 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Family in Core™ i7 Processor Family in LGA201 1 package, with memory and PCI Express contro[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (T urboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include two digital voltage r[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily , without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling for a quiet PC environment. Attractive design enhances the look of the board and case, while temperatures in the chipset and power phase areas stay lower through high efciency heat exchange. Combining usa[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-fr[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, s[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-29 3. LGA201 1 CPU socket 2-4 4. CPU, CPU OPT , Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3/4) 2-27 5. MemOK! 2-17 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-25 [...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA201 1 socket designed for the 2 nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Family . • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retaile[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered, and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, B, C, and D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quad- channel c[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-7 Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS C h i p Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM CORSAIR [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-9 Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (O[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • • CORSAIR CML16GX[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB ([...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-13 Chapter 2 P9X79 LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - - - • • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach Xtreme C2S46[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 For each DRAM channel (A,B,C,D), make sure to install the DRAM module to blue slot rst. • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any blue slot as Single-channel memory conguration. Install the module into the D1 slot for better compatibility . • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules insert[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16; dual at x16/x16; triple at x16/x16/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you pro[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may ca[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly . • Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED will light up once the system is connected to a power source. 3. BIOS Flashback switch USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the [...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. FLBK LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashback switch is pressed for three seconds. 2. Q-LEDs These ID LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key component status during POST (Power-on Self T est), providing an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. The LED lights will as[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-21 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup informati[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 congura[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-23 Chapter 2 2. Intel ® X79 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the [...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. USB 2.0 [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-25 Chapter 2 5. TPM con nec to r (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin US[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional So[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-27 Chapter 2 8. CPU, CPU OPT , Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan po[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-den[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-29 Chapter 2 1 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured system, [...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) Th[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 201 1 CPU Intel LGA 201 1 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools [...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1 2 B A L[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-33 Chapter 2 B A 9 B A 7 8 T riangle mark 5 6[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-35 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 1[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-37 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically . 1. Do not disconnect t[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-43 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. External SA T A port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. External SA T A port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. USB 2.0[...]

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – R[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-45 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 2-47 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on[...]

2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navi[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS languag[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-7 Chapter 3 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-9 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T urbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the T rubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All T urbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings All T urbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings All T urbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-13 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items: Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE T ime [Auto] Co[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE Recovery T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [16 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ D[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM IOL (CHA D0 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 1 1 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Nor[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] D[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-17 Chapter 3 DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R1) [Auto] [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 1 1 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] [De[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] D[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-19 Chapter 3 DRAM IOL (CHD D1 R0) [Auto] [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 1 1 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] [De[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM th[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-21 Chapter 3 CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the D[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] [T .Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase number is the number of woorking VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Re[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-23 Chapter 3 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 T echnology [Enabled] Enhanced Int[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Long Duration Maintained [Auto] This value can vary from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for T urbo Ratio over TDP should be maintained. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] This is the second power limit to provide rapid protection when package pow[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-25 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage (CHA, CHB) [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.99V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM V oltage (CHC, CHD) [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.99V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement ove[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM CTRL REF V oltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DA T A REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. D[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-27 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Sets to Auto mode. [Disabled] Enhances the BCL[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU ther[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disabl[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function in Auto mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabl[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.5.3 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SA T A Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-33 Chapter 3 SA T A3G_3 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appear only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. It’s allow user to enabled/disabled SA T A Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SA T A3G_4 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appear only when you set the previous ite[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program . [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system t[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-35 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguraton Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector ([...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows user to enabled/disabled Asmedia[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-37 Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] The following items appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] . Ipv4 PXE Support [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-39 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperature[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-41 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan contr[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-43 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM mes[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility . When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utili[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-45 Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nl[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-47 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating may r[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup fu[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-49 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1.[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert th[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-51 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Opti[...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical dri[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 3-53 Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29] Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS: PATH: A: BOARD: P9X79 LE VER: 0228 DATE: 08/26/2011 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 64-bit Vista [...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several A[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over clocki ng and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV EV[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start-up settings Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio.[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV 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. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-7 Chapter 4 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme T uning 1. Click the Auto T uning tab and then click Extreme . 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start au[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the moth[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-9 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Power Function no. Function description 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking fre[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou can also customize each mode by co[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-1 1 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 4.3.5 F AN Xpert+ F AN Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in dif[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder After ins[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II fr[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback This utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Scheduling the latest BIOS download In the Download Setting eld, tick Schedule (days) [...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download . After the download is complete, click OK . 1. 2. After you download the BIOS le to your ash drive, you can update the motherboard’s BIOS. Ref[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Remote GO! Remote GO! Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Remote GO! is support[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 W-Fi GO! Remote Install the W-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from iTunes store. For Android devices, downloa[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-19 Chapter 4 The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. W-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Low Density (120, ldpi) Medium Density (160, mdpi) High Density (240, hdpi) Extra high dens[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver . DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Click to [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-21 Chapter 4 T o edit the library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete music les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the music playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the music le and click Sa[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete video les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the video playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the vide[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-23 Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the image le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o view images: 1.[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allow[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-25 Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Click to go back to previous screen Application help Cl[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for your le transfer Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive les. • iOS mobile devices can only send les. Des[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-27 Chapter 4 T ap to select the le’s source location T ap to send selected les T ap to select all les T ap to clear all les The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. T ap to select les for transfer Securing your computer for Wi-[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard su[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-29 Chapter 4 4.3.12 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking [...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 5. Click on Y es to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-31 Chapter 4 A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® 7™ / Vista™ 4.3.13 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also inc[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial A T A RAID f[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-33 Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the drive bays.[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID leve[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-35 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The a[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Stora[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-37 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T A RAID driver [...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Pre ss <F6 >, a nd the n i nser t t he op py di sk with RA ID [...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 4-39 Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the oppy disk contain[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the s[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements Requirements Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have tw[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphic[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com)[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 5-5 Chapter 5 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements In SLI mode, you should ha[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 5-7 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.3 Install[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology . Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.c[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE 5-9 Chapter 5 B2. From the Screen Resolution window , click Advanced settings . B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Congure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered con[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE A-1 Appendices Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undes[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communic[...]

ASUS P9X79 LE A-3 Appendices RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Direc[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices[...]

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P9X79 LE Conforms to the following specifications: FC C Pa rt 1 5, S ubp [...]