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P9X79-E
WS
Motherboard
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E8097 First Edition March 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (
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Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi Safety information .................................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix P9X79-E WS specifications summary ...................................................................... xi
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Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-3 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-4 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ................
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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Update ..............................................................................4-9 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control .................................................................4-10 4.3.6 EPU ...........................................................................................4-12 4.3.7 FAN Xpert+ ...............................................................................4-13 4.3.8 MyLogo2 ..........................................................................
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Notices 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, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other c
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jum
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold tex
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P9X79-E WS specifications summary ® CPU 2nd Generation Intel Core™ i7 Processor for the LGA 2011 Socket ® ® Intel Xeon E5-1600 processor for the LGA 2011 Socket ® ® Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor for the LGA 2011 Socket ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 *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 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non- ECC, un-buffered Memory Quad channel memory architec
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P9X79-E WS specifications summary 1394 VIA VT6315N controller support 1x1394a port ® Audio Realtek ALC 1150 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ASUS Unique Features Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design ASUS TPU ASUS EPU ASUS Exc
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P9X79-E WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Switch 1 x PS/2 KB/MS port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports ® 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel LAN) 1 x optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 trpe A
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1 Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-3 1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-3 1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-4 ASUS P9
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS P9X79-E WS 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 with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P9X79-E WS I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port 1394 module 4
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® ® Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme in LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad- channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphicsperformance. Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CP
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Power eSATA 6Gb/s Ready 2X faster with fully charged power Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS provides two extra ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility. 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features ® ® Best graphics performance for 4-Way NVIDIA GeForce SLI™ an
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1.3.3 ASUS features New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs), including an all-new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for better efficiency, stability and performance. Best in class power efficiency and s
