Asus ESC1000 G2 User Manual

ESC1000 G2

Workstation
User Guide

E7226

First Edition

April 2012

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................... viii

Safety information ...................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................

1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................

1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................

1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................

1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................

1.7 LED information ...........................................................................

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs .............................................................

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ..............................................

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.3.1 CPU installation ..............................................................

2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................

2.4.2 Memory congurations ...................................................

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.5 Front panel assembly ................................................................

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly ..............................

2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ...........................

2.6 5.25-inch drives ..........................................................................

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2.7 SATA hard disk drives ............................................................... 2-15

2.7.1 Installing the HDD module cage ...................................

2.7.2 Removing the HDD module cage .................................

2.7.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive ...................

2.7.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane .....................

2.8 Expansion cards ........................................................................

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.9 Cable connections .....................................................................

2.9.1 Motherboard connections .............................................

2.9.2 SATA backplane connections .......................................

2.10 Removable components ............................................................

2.10.1 Removing rear system fan ............................................

2.10.2 Removing front system fan ...........................................

Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

3.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................

3.3 Onboard buttons and switches ..................................................

3.4 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................................

3.5 Connectors .................................................................................

3.5.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

3.5.2 Audio I/O connections ...................................................

3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback ....................................................

3.5.4 Internal connectors .......................................................

3.5.5 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) ..............................

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 4-2

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 EZ Mode .........................................................................

4.2.2 Advanced Mode ..............................................................

4.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

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4.4 Ai Tweaker menu .......................................................................... 4-8

4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................

4.4.2

4.4.3 CPU Performance Settings ...........................................

4.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.5.2 System Agent Conguration .........................................

4.5.3 CPU Power Management Conguration .......................

4.5.4 PCH Conguration ........................................................

4.5.5 SATA Conguration .......................................................

4.5.6 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguraton .....................................

4.5.8 APM ..............................................................................

4.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................

4.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.8 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................

4.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information .....................................

4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert .........................................................

4.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

4.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................

4.10.1 ASUS Update utility ......................................................

4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .................................................

4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ....................................

4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .....................................................

DIGI+ Power Control ..................................................... 4-23

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Chapter5: RAIDconguration

5.1 RAIDcongurations .................................................................... 5-2

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .......................................

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................

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5.1.4 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ...... 5-3

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5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility .......................................................... 5-7

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ......

6.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

6.1.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS

installation .......................................................................

6.1.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .........................................

6.2 Support DVD information ............................................................

6.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals .....................................

6.3 Software information ...................................................................

6.3.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................

6.3.2 TurboV EVO ....................................................................

6.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control .....................................................

6.3.4 EPU ...............................................................................

6.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ...................................................................

6.3.6 Sensor Recorder ...........................................................

6.3.7 Probe II .........................................................................

6.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost ..............................................................

6.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching ......................................................

6.3.10 ASUS Update ................................................................

6.3.11 MyLogo2 .......................................................................

6.3.12 Audio congurations .....................................................

6.4 System Recovery .......................................................................

6.4.1 Using the Recovery Partition ........................................

6.4.2 Using the Recovery DVD ..............................................

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Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support

7.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ................................................. 7-2

7.1.1 Requirements ..................................................................

7.1.2 Before you begin .............................................................

7.1.3

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Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards .................... 7-3

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5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 7-4

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5.1.5 Enabling the AMD

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7.2 NVIDIA

SLI™ technology ........................................................... 7-5

CrossFireX™ technology ................. 7-4

7.2.1 Requirements ..................................................................

7.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ..........................

7.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ........................

7.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards ..........................

7.2.5 Installing the device drivers .............................................

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7.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA

®

7.3 NVIDIA

CUDA™ technology .................................................... 7-11

SLI™ technology ......................... 7-8

7.3.1 Requirements .................................................................

7.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics cards ...........................

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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 A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card
is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this

unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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
Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a
qualied service technician or your dealer. 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 service.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying

the system.

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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic

knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front

panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets

using the available utilities.

6. Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

7. Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI®
CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA® CUDA technology.

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Conventions

To make sure 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 text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater­ than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys

simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

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Wheretondmoreinformation

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features
of the workstation, including sections on front

panel and rear panel specications.

ASUS ESC1000 G2

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name ESC1000 G2

Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS workstation motherboard

Component 1 x 1350W 80+ Gold Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x ESC1000 G2 User’s Guide

Optional Items Cooler for CPU 150W Upgrade Kit

4 x hot-swap HDD trays
1 x Front I/O Board
1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm)

1 x P9X79 WS Support DVD
1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable
1 x COM Port Cable

1 x System Fan (Front: 1 x 80mm x 25mm; )

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team,

provide the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx as
shown in the gure below.

ESC1000 G2

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

ASUS ESC1000 G2 is a workstation that features the ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard,

supports Intel® LGA2011 Xeon® E5-1600/Core™ i7-3900/3800 series processors, and the
latest technologies through the onboard chipsets.

Model Name ESC1000 G2

1 x Socket LGA2011

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Total Slots
Capacity

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage SATA Controller

Networking LAN

Memory Type

Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600/Core™

i7-3900/3800 processor family
(TDP=130W)

Intel® X79 Express Chipset

8 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
DDR3 1066/1333/1866(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/ 2133

(O.C.)/2400(O.C.) non-ECC/ECC UDIMM

*Refer to www.asus.com for detailed memory AVL
CPU support list.

1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB (UDIMM)

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4 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots
(dual at x16/x16, quad at x8/x8/x8/x8)
2 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (at x4 mode)

Intel® X79:

- 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)

- 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports (blue)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (for

Windows only) supporting software RAID 0, 1, 5 &
10

Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller:

- 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports supporting RAID 0 & 1

1 x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN (PHY)
1 x Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controller

HDD Bays

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Front Panel I/O

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4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays

3 x 5.25” media bays (Optional: DVD-RW)*

*DVD-RW default for North America

2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Line In
1 x Line Out

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1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

Rear Panel I/O

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to
USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x IEEE 1394a port
2 x RJ45 ports
8-channel Audio I/O

Windows® XP Service Pack 2 64-bit
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 32-bit
Windows® Vista Sevice Pack 2 32/64-bit

OS Support

Windows® 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux Desktop WS 6.2

Open SuSE® 12.1
Ubuntu Desktop 11.1

Fedora 16

Anti-virus Software
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not included)
Power Supply
Power Rating

Optional anti-virus CD Pack

445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm

17 Kg

1350W (80+) Gold Single Power Supply
Input: 115-240Vac, 14.5-6.5A, 50-60Hz, Class I

Operating temperature: 10°C–35°C

Environment

Non operating temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operating humidity: 20%–90% (Non-condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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1.4 Front panel features

HDD access LED

Power LED

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch

bays

4-bay HDD cage

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

Security lock

Power button

Reset button

Headphone

outputjack

Microphone

jack

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1.5 Rear panel features

Power switch

Power connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB 2.0 ports

USB BIOS

Flashback button

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

8-channel audio ports

1350W 80+Single power
supply

Chassis lock

120mm x 38mm system fan

Optical S/PDIF Out port

LAN1 (RJ-45) port

IEEE 1394a port

LAN2 (RJ-45) port

Chassis intrusion switch

Expansion slots

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1.6 Internal features

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1. 1350W 80+ Gold Single Power supply unit

2.

120mm x 38mm system fan

3.

ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard

4. Expansion card locks

5. Optical drive

6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

7. 4-bay HDD module

8. SATA/SAS backplane board

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Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.

Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear
panel if you need to use a oppy disk or an optical disc.

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

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*WARNING

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

Power LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

Drive Status LED

HDD Access LED

OFF

Blinking

Green

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

Bridge board connected to backplane
Installed HDD is in good condition

Drive status LED

The Power and HDD Access LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed.

Red

Green/Red blinking

HDD failure

HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.

ASUS ESC1000 G2

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your ngers from components

inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other
sharp-edged parts.

• The images of the workstation shown in this section are for reference purpose only
and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the side cover:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the
left side cover of the chassis.

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1

2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch

toward the rear until it disengaged from
the chassis. Carefully lift the side cover
and set it aside.

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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge
of the side cover to the chassis edge.

2. Position the side cover to the chassis.

3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel
until it snaps in place.

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4. Drive in the two screws you removed

earlier to secure the side cover.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

The barebone server is installed with the Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard, which is secured to the
chassis with ten (10) screws.

Refer to

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component
or connection. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard
components.

for detailed information on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon®
E5-1600/Core™ i7-3900/3800 series processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap

is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-

related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA2011 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP

cap.

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B

A

2.3.1 CPU installation

B

C

A

B

A

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.

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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

A

B

B

A

Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU before
you install the heatsink and fan if
necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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DO NOT forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur
if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.4 System memory

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2.4.1 Overview

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.

Recommendedmemorycongurations

Due to Intel CPU spec denition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed
in DIMM slot A2, B2, C2 or D2. Follow the illustrations above for recommended memory
conguration.

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2.4.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 1GB, G2B, 4GB, 8GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B, Channel C and
Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual­channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to Intel spec denition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one

DIMM per channel only.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect

the CPU.

•

The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above).
ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB

or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be

about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the

following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

- For more details, refer to the Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

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support site at

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default
state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than
the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the
components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that

the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends,

then insert the DIMM vertically into
the socket. Apply force to both ends
of the DIMM simultaneously until the
retaining clip snaps back into place,
and the DIMM cannot be pushed in
any further to ensure proper sitting of
the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

3

1

2

Unlocked retaining clip

3

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM
might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

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2.5 Front panel assembly

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel assembly
(front bezel and front panel cover).

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly

To remove the front panel assembly:

1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail.

2. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel.

2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly

To reinstall the front panel assembly:

1. Hook the other side of the front panel

assembly to the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel assembly and

snap it back into place.

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2.6 5.25-inch drives

Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components!

The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive

bays located on the upper front part of the

chassis. An optical drive that comes standard/

optional with the system package occupies
the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays

(labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional

5.25-inch optical, zip, or oppy disk drives.

You must remove the front panel

assembly before installing a 5.25-inch

drive.

Installing a 5.25-inch drive

1. Unscrew and remove the metal cover
of the bay where you want to install the

5.25-inch drive, and take off the plastic
cover on the front bezel at the same

position.

2. Insert the drive into the bay and slide

the bay lock to the right until it clicks in
place.

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2

3

2

3. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA
connector on the back of the drive.

4. Connect a power plug from the power

supply to the power connector on the
back of the drive.

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2.7 SATA hard disk drives

The hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable trays for
mounting SATA hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the

front bezel.

An HDD module cage comes with a SATA backplane. Ensure of the type of HDD module

cage you purchase before buying hard disks.

2.7.1 Installing the HDD module cage

1. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other obstructions.

2. Level the HDD module cage latch

counterclockwise.

3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay.

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2

4. When the HDD module cage is

completed inserted, the cage latch will
be pushed back clockwise.

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5. Lock the cage latch properly.

6. Connect the appropriate cables to the
SATA backplane on the HDD module

cage.

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2.7.2 Removing the HDD module cage

1. Disconnect the all cables from the SATA backplane on the HDD module cage.

2.

Level the HDD module cage latch
counterclockwise. The HDD module

cage will be pushed out of the chassis.

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3. Completely pull out the HDD module

cage.

2.7.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the
spring lock to the right, and then pulling
the tray lever outward. The drive tray
ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

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2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

drive tray out of the bay.

3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each

side has three holes to t different types

of hard disk drives. Use two screws on
each side to secure the hard disk drive.

4. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray,

and then secure it with four screws.

5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push

it all the way to the depth of the bay until
just a small fraction of the tray edge
protrudes.

When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the

backplane.

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6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and

secures the drive tray in place. The drive
tray is correctly placed when its front
edge aligns with the bay edge.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install

a second SATA drive.

2.7.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane

DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary!

1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the

chassis.

2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA

backplane.

3. Loosen the four screws on the
backplane.

4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it up and

remove it from the module.

5. Follow the previous instructions in

reverse to reinstall the backplane.

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2.8 Expansion cards

The system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or
remove an expansion card in less steps.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to

do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode)

3 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode)

4 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

5 PCIe 3.0 x16_5 slot (x4 mode)

6 PCIe 3.0 x16_6 slot (x8 mode)

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2.8.1 Installing an expansion card

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Lay the system on its side on a at, stable surface.

3. Push down the expansion card lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock

(step b), as shown in the right gure.

a

Expansion card lock latches

Expansion card locks

b

4. Remove the metal slot cover opposite

the slot where you wish to install an
expansion card.

5. Align the card golden ngers with the
slot, and then press rmly until the card

is completely seated on the slot.

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6. Restore the expansion card lock to its

original position. A light click indicates
that the card is locked in place.

2.8.2 Conguringanexpansioncard

After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for
information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt

4 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

6 14 Reserved

7 15 Reserved

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

12 7 Reserved

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14 9 Primary IDE Channel

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIEx16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_3 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_4 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_5 shared – – – – – – –
PCIEx16_6 shared – – – – – – –
Marvell9128 shared – – – – – – –
VIA1394 – shared – – – – – –
Asmedia USB3.0-1 shared – – – – – – –
Asmedia USB3.0-2 – shared – – – – – –
LAN1 (82579V) – – shared
LAN2 (82574L)

SATA Controller 1 – – shared – – – – –
SATA Controller 2 – – – – shared – – –
USB 2.0 Controller 1 – – – – – – – shared
USB 2.0 Controller 2 – – – – – – – shared
HD Audio – – – – – – shared –

–

–

–

– shared

– – – –
– – – –

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2.9 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to
disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install
additional devices.

• Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information on the connectors.

2.9.1 Motherboard connections

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3

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3

4

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. System fan connectors (from system fan to motherboard)

4. Front panel USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5. SATA conectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane)

6. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7. Front panel audio connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

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3
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4

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2.9.2 SATA backplane connections

An SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the ESC1000 G2. The SATA backplane has
four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design

incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The

LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section

1.7 LED information for details.

Front side

The front side of the SATA backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes
four SATA connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

HDD1

HDD2

Drive status LEDs

HDD3

HDD4

Each SATA connector is labeled (HDD1, HDD2,
HDD3, HDD4) so you can easily determine their

counterpart connectors at the back side of the
backplane. Refer to the table for reference.

HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector

HDD 1 HDD1 CON1

HDD 2 HDD2 CON2

HDD 3 HDD3 CON3

HDD 4 HDD4 CON4

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Back side

The back side of the SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes
the power connectors and SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors.

U1

CON1

CON2

CON4

CON3

Connectors Description

U1

CON1/CON2/

CON3/CON4

Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply

Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard

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2.10 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing
system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to
remove the front and rear system fans.

2.10.1 Removing rear system fan

To remove the rear system fan:

1. Unplug the system fan cable from
the

CHA_FAN1

motherboard.

2. Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and

rightward respectively.

connector on the

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3. Carefully take off the system fan.

4. Follow the previous instructions in

reverse to reinstall the rear system fan.

2.10.2 Removing front system fan

To remove the front system fan:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the
right side cover.

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2. Locate the front system fan near the

5.25-inch drive bays.

3. Squeeze the front system fan latches

(step a) and pull out the front system

fan (step b), as shown in the right gure.

4. Follow the previous instructions in

reverse to reinstall the front system fan.

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a

b

a

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Chapter 3

This chapter gives information about the
motherboard that comes with the workstation.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.

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Motherboard Info

3.1 Motherboard layout

Refer to 3.5 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal
connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. ATX Power connectors (8-pin EATX12V, 24-pin EATXPWR) 3-30

2. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10

3. LGA2011 CPU Socket 2-5

4. CPU, CPU OPT, Chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4)

5. EZ Plug (4-pin EZ_Plug) 3-31

6. MemOK! button 3-8

7. EPU Switch 3-7

8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 3-24

9. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

10. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

11. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])

12. Q-Code LED (LED0, LED1) 3-12

13. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) 3-5

14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 3-32

15. USB 2.0 connectors (Type A: USB13; 10-1 pin USB910;

USB1112)

16. Reset button 3-6

17. Power-on button 3-6

18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 3-29

19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 3-28

20. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-4

21. TPU switch 3-7

22. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 3-26

23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3-26

24. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 3-28

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3.2 Jumpers

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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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 information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3
for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the
battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.

Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter

settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before
rebooting the system.

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2. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL)

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These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for
the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2–3
when using 4-pin fans.

• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work.

• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and

the fan you installed will always run at full speed.

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3.3 Onboard buttons and switches

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P9X79 WS Power-on button

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P9X79 WS Reset button

Onboard switches abd buttons 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. Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the
location of the onboard power-on button.

2. Reset button

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

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3. EPU switch

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Turning this switch to

will automatically detect the current PC loadings and

Enable

intelligently moderate the power consumption.

For ensuring system performance, turn the switch setting to

when the system is

Enable

powered off.

4. TPU switch

Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable
clock speeds.

For ensuring system performance, turn the switch setting to
powered off.

when the system is

Enable

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5. MemOK! button

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P9X79 WS MemOK! button

Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot

failure, and the DIAG_DRAM near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and
hold the MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM starts blinking to begin automatic

memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

• Refer to section

• The DIAG_DRAM also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows™ OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It

takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test

fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed

of the DIAG_DRAM increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning

process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on

the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn

off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot
and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you
that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

3.4 Onboard LEDs

for the exact location of the DIAG_DRAM.

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3.4 Onboard LEDs

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1. Standby Power LEDs

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
The Standby Power LEDs will light up once the system is connected to a power source

2. Diagnosis LED

These diagnosis LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key component

status during POST (Power-on Self Test), providing an elegant embellishment to the

motherboard design. The LED lights will ash sequentially during system bootup. If an

error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is
solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem
within a second.

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3. EPU LED

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The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to

4. TPU LED

The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.

Enable

.

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5. Instant O.C. status checking LED

P9X79 WS

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P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED

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Lights up according to

Ai Tweaker settings

The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signies Ai Tweaker settings.

Instant O.C. status checking LED Activity

Status Description

Blue Normal

Red Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking

Green EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode

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6. Q-Code LEDs

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The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the
system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details.

Q-Code table

Code Description
00
01
02

03

04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C – 0D
0E
0F
10
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
1D – 2A
2B – 2F
30

Not used

Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading

System Agent initialization before microcode loading

PCH initialization before microcode loading
Initialization before microcode loading

Microcode loading

AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization

Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
Microcode not loaded
PEI Core is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Pre-memory initialization codes
Memory initialization

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
31
32 – 36
37 – 3A
3B – 3E
3F – 4E
4F

50 – 53

54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C – 5F
E0
E1
E2
E3
E4 – E7
E8
E9
EA
EB
EC – EF
F0
F1

F2
F3
F4
F5-F7
F8
F9
FA
FB-FF
60
61
62
63 – 67
68
69
6A

Memory Installed

CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
Post memory initialization codes
DXE IPL is started
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

speed

Unspecied memory initialization error

Memory not installed
Invalid CPU type or Speed
CPU mismatch
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
Reset PPI is not available
Reserved for future AMI error codes

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
Video repost

OS S3 wake vector call
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
S3 Resume PPI not Found

S3 Resume Boot Script Error
S3 OS Wake Error

Reserved for future AMI error codes

Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
Recovery process started

Recovery rmware image is found
Recovery rmware image is loaded

Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery PPI is not available
Recovery capsule is not found
Invalid recovery capsule
Reserved for future AMI error codes

DXE Core is started
NVRAM initialization
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
61

62
63 – 67
68
69
6A
6B – 6F
70
71
72
73 – 77
78
79
7A – 7F
80 – 8F
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
9A
9B
9C
9D
9E-9F
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB

NVRAM initialization
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
PCH DXE initialization is started
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
PCH devices initialization
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
ACPI module initialization
CSM initialization
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
DXE initialization codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

Driver connecting is started

PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
PCI Bus Enumeration
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources

Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect

Super IO Initialization
USB initialization is started
USB Reset
USB Detect
USB Enable

Reserved for future AMI codes

IDE initialization is started

IDE Reset
IDE Detect
IDE Enable

SCSI initialization is started

SCSI Reset
SCSI Detect
SCSI Enable

Setup Verifying Password

Start of Setup
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Setup Input Wait

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Q-Code table (continued)

Code Description
AC

AD
AE
AF
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8– BF
C0– CF
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
DA
DB
DC

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Ready To Boot event
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
Legacy Option ROM Initialization

System Reset

USB hot plug

PCI bus hot plug

Clean-up of NVRAM
Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

Reserved for future AMI codes

BDS initialization codes
CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
PCH initialization error

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

Flash update is failed
Reset protocol is not available

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints

Code Description
0x01

0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x10
0x20
0x30
0x40
0xAC
0xAA

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System is entering S1 sleep state

System is entering S2 sleep state

System is entering S3 sleep state

System is entering S4 sleep state
System is entering S5 sleep state

System is waking up from the S1 sleep state

System is waking up from the S2 sleep state

System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

3.5 Connectors

2

11 12108 9765

1 43

3.5.1 Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port 7. USB BIOS Flashback button

2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port

3. IEEE 1394a port 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6

4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8

5. PS/2 keyboard port 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

6. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 12. Audio I/O ports**

*and**:RefertothetablesonthenextpageforLANportandaudioportdenitions.

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• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

* LAN port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

**Audio2,4,6,or8-channelconguration

Port Headset

2-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 – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

3.5.2 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

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Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback

1. Download the BIOS Flashback program le from the ASUS service website (www.asus.
com). Save the program le to a USB portable disk.

Ensure that the USB portable drive is in FAT32 format.

2. On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to USB port 1 with the WHITE interior. (See red

box in the image below)

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.

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.

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3.5.4 Internal connectors

®

1. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 4.5.5SATAConguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1RAIDcongurations

or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer

to section 4.5.5SATAConguration for details.

• You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using

Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

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2. Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

®

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc
drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X79

chipset.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 4.5.5SATAConguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section5.1RAIDcongurations
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer

to section 4.5.5SATAConguration for details.

• You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using

Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

or the manual

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3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])

®

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.

• For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD

to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors.

• For regular usage, the SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for data drivers.

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

•

When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].

Refer to section 4.5.7OnboardDevicesConguration for details.

• Press <Ctrl> + <M> during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a

RAID conguration.

• If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID conguration created using

the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard

support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS,
load rst the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller

Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller
Driver.

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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

®

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0
specicaton that supports up to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel
cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have
a front panel USB 3.0 solution.

You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel
USB 3.0 solution.

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5. USB 2.0 connectors (Type A: USB13; 10-1 pin USB910; USB1112)

®

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

You 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.

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6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

®

®

This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable

to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a

slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU, CPU OPT, Chassis fan connectors

®

(4-pin CPU_FAN; 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.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable
to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better

thermal environment.

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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nition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97
front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this
connector is set to [HD].

10. 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.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

®

This connector supports a Trusted 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.

Code table for G.P. Diagnosis card

15, 19

E0

2B-2F

Initiate chip

Check and wake up system

Prepare system for memory

detection and sizing

OS in PIC mode

AC

OS in APIC mode

AA

Leave BIOS and pass control to OS

00

32

34

98

97

9A-9D

A2

B2

Early CPU initiation

Wake up AP

Detect PS2 mouse/keyboard

Initiate VGA BIOS

USB initiation

Detect IDE

Initiate option ROM

01

03

04

05

10

30

40

S1

S3

S4

S5

Resume from S1

Resume from S3

Resume from S4

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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX 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, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not

boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system

with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot
up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,

refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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13. EZ Plug HDD connector (4-pin EZ_PLUG)

This 4-pin connector is for power supply plug. When using three or more graphic cards,
more power is needed. Use this connector to enhance power by 12V.

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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

®

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• 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)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker

allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns

the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS

settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON
turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without

turning off the system power.

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3.5.5 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

Ground

Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables.

1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS

Q-Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to

know the detailed pin denitions, and then

match them to their respective front panel
cable labels.

The labels on the front panel cables
may vary depending on the chassis
model.

2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system

panel connector, ensuring the orientation
matches the labels on the motherboard.

3. The front panel functions are now enabled.

The gure shows the
Q-Connector is properly installed on the

motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-34

Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change the system

settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

are also provided.

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BIOS setup

4.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an 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
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device
conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal
circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum

performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in
the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.

4.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset
button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then

turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default

settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and

reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.2 Jumpers for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a

menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the

available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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4.2.1 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. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 4.7 Boot menu for details.

Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program

Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage
output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed

UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode

P9X79 WS

BIOS Version : 0903 Build Date : 02/22/2012

CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz

Monday [3/23/2012]

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN1 N/A

CPU

MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A

System Performance

Performance Energy Saving

Boot Priority

Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.

Shortcut (F3)

Quick switch to
frequently used menus

Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 800MHz)

Quiet

Normal

Power Saving mode

Selects the boot
device priority

Displays the system properties of the

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode

Boot Menu(F8)

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Selects the boot

device priority

Clicks to display all

fan speeds if available

Exit/Advanced Mode

English

Default(F5)

Loads optimized default

selected mode on the right hand side

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The

Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

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4.2.2 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.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.

Menu items

Menu bar

Congurationelds

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Target CPU Speed : 3700MHz

Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Turbo Ratio Auto

CPU Clock Gen Filter Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Auto

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> DIGI+ Power Control

> CPU Performance Settings

CPU VCORE Voltage 1.142V Offset Mode

Offset Mode Sign +

Ai Tweaker

Submenu item

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Ai Overclock Tuner

Auto
Manual

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK

frequency, CPU ratio and memory
frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.
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

F12: Print Screen

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool
Exit

For changing the advanced system settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the

fan settings.

For changing the system boot conguration

For conguring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

General help

Exit

Navigation keys

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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 Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have

their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click

this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration

options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the

other items on the screen.

Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup

program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Congurationelds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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4.3 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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

BIOS Version 0903 x64
Build Date 02/22/2012
EC Version MBEC-X79-0403
ME Version 7.1.21.1134

CPU Information

Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.00GHz
Speed 3200 MHz

Memory Information

Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3)
Speed 1373 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Friday 03/23/2012]
System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup
If ONLY the User's password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights

The password must be 0 to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password Not Installed
User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password
User Password

Ai Tweaker

Security >

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

To clear the administrator password,
key in the current password in the
Enter Current Password box,
and then press <Enter> when

prompted to create/conrm the

password.

Exit

Exit

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.2 Jumpers for information on how to

erase the RTC RAM.

• The

Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default

Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only

selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

<Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator

password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

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.

To set a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

User Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

To change a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

<Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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User Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker 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 you

installed on the motherboard.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Target CPU Speed : 3700MHz

Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Turbo Ratio Auto

CPU Clock Gen Filter Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Auto

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> DIGI+ Power Control

> CPU Performance Settings

CPU VCORE Voltage 1.142V Offset Mode

Offset Mode Sign +

Ai Tweaker

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK

frequency, CPU ratio and memory

frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.

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

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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Scroll down to display the following items:

CPU VCORE Offset Voltage Auto

CPU VCCSA Voltage 0.892V Offset Mode

Offset Mode Sign +

CPU VCCSA Offset Voltage Auto

DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB) 1.504V Auto

DRAM Voltage (CHC, CHD) 1.494V Auto

CPU PLL Voltage 1.807V Auto

VTTCPU Voltage 1.062V Auto

PCH 1.1v Voltage 1.107V Auto

PCH 1.5v Voltage 1.510V Auto

VTTDDR Voltage (CHA, CHB) Auto

VTTDDR Voltage (CHC, CHD) Auto

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA Auto

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB Auto

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Scroll down to display the following items:

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC Auto

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC Auto

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD Auto

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHD Auto

DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA Auto

DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHB Auto

DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC Auto

DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHD Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum Auto

PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto

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→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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Ai Overclock Tuner [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 overclocking parameters.

[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.

The following three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to

[Manual].

BCLK Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance.

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value

using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

CPU Strap [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz]

ClockGen Full Reset [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enabled for better overclocking.

[Disabled] To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment.

Turbo Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio.

[Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings

[By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set to one single

[By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual

Turbo ratio in OS

Turbo ratio in BIOS.

By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS)

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value

using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1 to 57.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [57]

By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)

Allows you to adjust the CPU’s individual turbo ratio.

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CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER [Auto]

May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [10UF]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3_1333MHz] [DDR3­1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3_2133MHz] [DDR3_2400MHz] [DDR3_2666MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this

happens, revert to the default setting.

EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the
and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]
[Max Power Saving Mode]

EPU Power Saving Mode

item to [Enabled.]

OC Tuner

OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for

enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]

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4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>

and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard

and press the <Enter> key.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this

happens, revert to the default settings.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Ai Tweaker\ DRAM Timing Control >

Primary Timings CHC

DRAM CAS# Latency 5 Auto

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 5 Auto

DRAM RAS# PRE Time 5 Auto

DRAM RAS# ACT Time 15 Auto

DRAM COMMAND Mode 1 Auto

Secondary Timings CHC

DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay 4 Auto

DRAM REF Cycle Time 36 Auto

DRAM WRITE Recovery Time 6 Auto

DRAM READ to PRE Time 4 Auto

DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time 16 Auto

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay 4 Auto

DRAM Write Latency 5 Auto

Third Timings CHC

tRRDR 0 Auto

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

[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

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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Scroll down to display the following items:

tRRDD 2 Auto

tWWDR 3 Auto

tWWDD 3 Auto

tRWDR 2 Auto

tRWDD 2 Auto

tWRDR 1 Auto

tWRDD 1 Auto

tRWSR 2 Auto

tCCD 0 Auto

Latency Timings CHC

DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHA D0 R0) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHA D0 R1) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) Auto

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Scroll down to display the following items:

DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R0) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R1) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R0) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R1) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) Auto

Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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Scroll down to display the following items:

DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) 25 Auto

DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R0) 5 Auto

DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R1) 1 Auto

DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R1) 0 Auto

DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R0) 11 Auto

DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R0) 0 Auto

DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R1) 11 Auto

DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R1) 0 Auto

DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHD D0 R0) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHD D0 R1) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHD D0 R1) Auto

DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R0) Auto

Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Scroll down to display the following items:

DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) Auto

DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R1) Auto

Others

DRAM CLK Period Auto

Enhanced Training (CHA) Auto

Enhanced Training (CHB) Auto

Enhanced Training (CHC) Auto

Enhanced Training (CHD) Auto

MCH Duty Sense (CHA) Auto

MCH Duty Sense (CHB) Auto

MCH Duty Sense (CHC) Auto

MCH Duty Sense (CHD) Auto

Receiver Slew Auto

Transmitter Slew Auto

MCH Recheck Auto

Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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Primary Timings

DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 3 to 15 with 1

interval.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 15 with 1

interval.

DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 15 with 1

interval.

DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 40 with 1

interval.

DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 3 with 1
interval.

Secondary Timings

DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 7 with 1

interval.

DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 48 to 511 with 1

interval.

DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 5 to 31 with 1

interval.

DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 15 with 1

interval.

DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 16 to 63 with 1

interval.

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 15 with 1

interval.

DRAM Write Latency [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 15 with 1

interval.

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Third Timings

tRRDR [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tRRDD [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tWWDR [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tWWDD [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tRWDR [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 15 with 1

interval.

tRWDD [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 15 with 1

interval.

tWRDR [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tWRDD [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

tRWSR [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 15 with 1

interval.

tCCD [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1

interval.

Latency Timings

DRAM RTL (CHA 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]

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DRAM IOL (CHA D0 R0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHA D0 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]

DRAM IOL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHA D1 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]

DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHA 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]

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DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] - [Advance 1 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

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]

DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHB D0 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]

DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12
Clock] [Advance 11 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] [Delay 2 Clock]
[Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay
8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13
Clock] [Delay 14 Clock]

DRAM RTL (CHB D1 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]

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