P9X79
PRO
Motherboard
E6738
First Edition (V1)
August 2011
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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... |
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Notices ........................................................................................................................ |
vi |
Safety information..................................................................................................... |
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About this guide........................................................................................................ |
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P9X79 PRO specifications summary......................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Product introduction |
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1.1 |
Welcome! |
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1-1 |
1.2 |
Package contents....................................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.3 |
Special features.......................................................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.3.1 ........................................................................ |
Product highlights |
1-2 |
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1.3.2 ..... |
Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control |
1-3 |
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1.3.3 ............................................................ |
ASUS Exclusive Features |
1-4 |
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1.3.4 ..................................................... |
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution |
1-5 |
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1.3.5 .............................................................................. |
ASUS EZ DIY |
1-6 |
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1.3.6 .................................................................. |
Other special features |
1-7 |
Chapter 2: |
Hardware information |
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2.1 |
Before you proceed.................................................................................... |
2-1 |
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2.2 |
Motherboard overview............................................................................... |
2-2 |
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2.2.1 |
Motherboard layout...................................................................... |
2-2 |
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2.2.2 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... |
2-4 |
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2.2.3 |
System memory........................................................................... |
2-5 |
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2.2.4 |
Expansion slots.......................................................................... |
2-14 |
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2.2.5 |
Onboard switches...................................................................... |
2-16 |
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2.2.6 |
Onboard LEDs........................................................................... |
2-20 |
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2.2.7 |
Internal connectors.................................................................... |
2-26 |
2.3 |
Building your computer system.............................................................. |
2-36 |
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2.3.1 |
Additional tools and components to build a PC system............. |
2-36 |
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2.3.2 |
CPU installation......................................................................... |
2-37 |
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2.3.3 |
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation.............................. |
2-39 |
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2.3.4 |
DIMM installation....................................................................... |
2-40 |
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2.3.5 |
Motherboard installation............................................................ |
2-41 |
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2.3.6 |
ATX Power connection.............................................................. |
2-43 |
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2.3.7 |
SATA device connection............................................................ |
2-44 |
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2.3.8 |
Front I/O Connector................................................................... |
2-45 |
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2.3.9 |
Expansion Card installation....................................................... |
2-46 |
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2.3.10 |
USB BIOS Flashback................................................................ |
2-47 |
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2.3.11 |
Rear panel connection............................................................... |
2-48 |
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2.3.12 |
Audio I/O connections................................................................ |
2-50 |
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2.4 |
Starting up for the first time.................................................................... |
2-52 |
2.5 |
Turning off the computer......................................................................... |
2-52 |
Chapter 3: |
BIOS setup |
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3.1 |
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. |
3-1 |
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3.2 |
BIOS setup program................................................................................... |
3-1 |
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3.2.1 |
EZ Mode...................................................................................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.2 |
Advanced Mode........................................................................... |
3-3 |
3.3 |
Main menu................................................................................................... |
3-5 |
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3.4 |
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................ |
3-7 |
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3.4.1 |
DRAM Timing Control................................................................ |
3-10 |
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3.4.2 |
DIGI+ Power Control..................................................... |
3-19 |
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3.4.2 |
CPU Performance Settings........................................................ |
3-22 |
3.5 |
Advanced menu........................................................................................ |
3-26 |
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3.5.1 |
CPU Configuration..................................................................... |
3-27 |
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3.5.2 |
CPU Power Management Configuration.................................... |
3-28 |
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3.5.3 |
PCH Configuration..................................................................... |
3-29 |
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3.5.4 |
SATA Configuration.................................................................... |
3-29 |
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3.5.4 |
USB Configuration..................................................................... |
3-32 |
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3.5.6 |
Onboard Devices Configuraton................................................. |
3-33 |
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3.5.6 |
APM........................................................................................... |
3-35 |
3.6 |
Monitor menu............................................................................................ |
3-36 |
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3.7 |
Boot menu................................................................................................. |
3-39 |
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3.8 |
Tools menu................................................................................................ |
3-40 |
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3.8.1 |
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility............................................................. |
3-40 |
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3.8.2 |
ASUS DRAM SPD Information.................................................. |
3-41 |
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3.8.3 |
ASUS O.C. Profile..................................................................... |
3-42 |
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3.8.4 |
ASUS Drive Xpert...................................................................... |
3-43 |
3.9 |
Exit menu................................................................................................... |
3-44 |
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3.10 |
Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... |
3-45 |
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3.10.1 |
ASUS Update utility................................................................... |
3-45 |
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3.10.2 |
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility............................................................. |
3-48 |
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3.10.3 |
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. |
3-49 |
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3.10.4 |
ASUS BIOS Updater.................................................................. |
3-50 |
Chapter 4: |
Software support |
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4.1 |
Installing an operating system.................................................................. |
4-1 |
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4.2 |
Support DVD information........................................................................... |
4-1 |
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4.2.1 |
Running the support DVD............................................................ |
4-1 |
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4.2.2 |
Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. |
4-2 |
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4.3 |
Software information.................................................................................. |
4-3 |
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4.3.1 |
AI Suite II..................................................................................... |
4-3 |
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4.3.2 |
TurboV EVO................................................................................ |
4-4 |
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4.3.3 |
DIGI+ Power Control................................................................... |
4-8 |
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4.3.4 |
EPU........................................................................................... |
4-10 |
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4.3.5 |
FAN Xpert+................................................................................ |
4-11 |
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4.3.6 |
Sensor Recorder........................................................................ |
4-12 |
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4.3.7 |
Probe II...................................................................................... |
4-13 |
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4.3.8 |
BT GO!....................................................................................... |
4-14 |
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4.3.9 |
USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... |
4-15 |
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4.3.10 |
ASUS SSD Caching.................................................................. |
4-16 |
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4.3.11 |
ASUS Update............................................................................ |
4-17 |
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4.3.11 |
MyLogo2.................................................................................... |
4-18 |
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4.3.12 |
Audio configurations.................................................................. |
4-20 |
4.4 |
RAID configurations................................................................................. |
4-21 |
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4.4.1 |
RAID definitions......................................................................... |
4-21 |
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4.4.2 |
Installing Serial ATA hard disks.................................................. |
4-22 |
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4.4.3 |
Setting the RAID item in BIOS................................................... |
4-22 |
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4.4.4 |
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility................. |
4-22 |
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4.4.5 |
Marvell RAID utility.................................................................... |
4-26 |
4.5 |
Creating a RAID driver disk..................................................................... |
4-30 |
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4.5.1 |
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS................. |
4-30 |
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4.5.2 |
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................................................ |
4-30 |
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4.5.3 |
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... |
4-31 |
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4.5.4 |
Using a USB floppy disk drive................................................... |
4-32 |
Chapter 5: |
Multiple GPU technology support |
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5.1 |
AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.1 |
Requirements.............................................................................. |
5-1 |
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5.1.2 |
Before you begin.......................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.3 |
Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards................................ |
5-2 |
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5.1.4 |
Installing the device drivers......................................................... |
5-3 |
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5.1.5 |
Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology............................ |
5-3 |
5.2 |
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.......................................................................... |
5-4 |
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5.2.1 |
Requirements.............................................................................. |
5-4 |
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5.2.2 |
Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards....................................... |
5-4 |
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5.2.3 |
Installing the device drivers......................................................... |
5-5 |
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5.2.4 |
Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology...................................... |
5-5 |
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications 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, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
•Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
•Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.
•Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
<Key> |
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means |
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that you must press the enclosed key. |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or |
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Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key |
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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> |
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P9X79 PRO specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion slots
Multi-GPU support
Storage
LAN
Bluetooth
2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® X79 Express Chipset
8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 /
1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
**Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists).
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/ x16 mode; Triple at x16/ x8/ x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3 at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
*This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Function will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details.
Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® X79 Express Chipset
-2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
-4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
Marvell® 9128 SATA controllers
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers
- 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
ASUS BT GO! Utility
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Audio |
Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
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- Supports 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound |
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- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II |
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- DTS Connect |
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- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and |
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Front Panel Jack-Retasking |
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- Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O |
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USB |
ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers |
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- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support |
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- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel with 1 x additional VIA |
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SuperSpeed USB hub controller (blue) |
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Intel® X79 Express Chipset |
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- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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(6 ports at mid-board; 6 ports at back panel) |
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P9X79 PRO specifications summary
ASUS unique features |
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 |
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with New DIGI+ Power Control: |
CPU Power
-Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design
-CPU Power Utility
DRAM Power
-Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design
-DRAM Power Utility
ASUS EPU
- EPU utility, EPU switch
ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch
ASUS BT GO!
-Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager, BT Turbo Remote
ASUS Exclusive Features:
-ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
-ASUS SSD Caching
-USB 3.0 Boost
-Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
-MemOK!
-AI Suite II
-AI Charger
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
-ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
-ASUS Fan Xpert+
ASUS EZ DIY:
-USB BIOS Flashback
-ASUS O.C. Profile
-ASUS MyLogo 2
-Percision Tweaker 2
-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
-ASUS EZ Flash 2
-Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design:
-ASUS Q-Code
-ASUS Q-Shield
-ASUS Q-Slot
-ASUS Q-DIMM
-ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
-ASUS Q-Connector
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P9X79 PRO specifications summary
ASUS exclusive overclocking features
Back panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features
Manageability
Support DVD contents
Form factor
Precision Tweaker 2:
-vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
-vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment
-vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control
-vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control
-vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control
-vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU &PCH PLL voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
-BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x Bluetooth module
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x Power eSATA 6G ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
8-channel Audio I/O ports
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1: |
Product introduction |
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P9X79 PRO motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Chapter 1
Manual
User
ASUS P9X79 PRO |
User guide |
Support DVD |
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motherboard |
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4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables |
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge |
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connector |
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1 x ASUS Q-Shield |
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit |
1 x ASUS 3-way SLI™ bridge |
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connector |
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• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
ASUS P9X79 PRO |
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1 Chapter
1.3Special features
1.3.1Product highlights
2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Family in LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Family is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel® X79 Express Chipset
The Intel® X79 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the new
socket 2011 Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor Extreme. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the X79 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems.
3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with PCI
Express slots designed to accommodate the power of up to four current graphics cards. Whether for professional graphics work, heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed.
Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.
C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The quadchannel DDR3 architecture quadruple the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.
* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
The Intel® X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
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1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips
- TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). An all-new digital controller now allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading
ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance.
New DIGI+ Power Control
All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM
ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs), including an all-new DRAM controller that allows ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltages for better efficiency, stability and performance.
Best in class power efficiency and stability
Two critical components work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages.
Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range
With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. System performance can also be customized with specific CPU and DRAM power controls, including new VCCSA load line calibration for increased voltage range, greater VCCSA current capability, and up to 30% more capacitance. This proprietary design, with its precise yet flexible power adjustments, increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.
8+2 Phase Power Design
To fully unleash the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge-E CPU´s potential, this motherboard has adopted a brand new digital 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to integrated memory controller.
ASUS SSD Caching
SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use.
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TPU
Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.
EPU
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current
PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.
1.3.3ASUS Exclusive Features
BT GO! (Bluetooth)
Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. ASUS BT GO! includes seven special functions so users can sync and transfer files between PC and mobile devices, and use them as a remote control to play music and other content. All are fully accessible through the exclusive user friendly ASUS interface.
MemOK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success.
AI Suite II
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package with an elegant design theme. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. This all-in- one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
USB 3.0 Boost
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device transmission speed is significantly increased by up to 170%, adding to an already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost provides a user-friendly graphical interface, which instantly accelerates the transfer speeds for USB 3.0 peripherals with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings.
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PCIe 3.0 Ready
The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It is a must-have feature PC users aiming to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as have the latest, most future-proof technology.
*This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details.
1.3.4ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solution
The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling for a quiet PC environment. Attractive design enhances the look of the board and case, while temperatures in the chipset and power phase areas stay lower through high efficiency heat exchange. Combining usability and aesthetics, the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant design.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.
ASUS Fan Xpert+
Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment.
Power eSATA 6Gb/s ready
Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS provides two extra ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility.
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1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems.
ASUS exclusive interface
EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
New upgrade! Quick and easy info for enhanced system control
-F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting
-New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info
-ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience!
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!
ASUS Q-Shield
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.
ASUS EZ-Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
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1.3.6Other special features
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease.
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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2.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2.1Motherboard layout
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Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots |
Page |
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1. |
DDR3 DIMM slots |
2-5 |
2. |
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) |
2-32 |
3. |
LGA2011 CPU socket |
2-4 |
4. |
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin |
2-30 |
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CPU_OPT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) |
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5. |
MemOK! switch |
2-16 |
6. |
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) |
2-28 |
7. |
Intel® X79 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
2-25 |
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(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) |
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8. |
Intel® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors |
2-26 |
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(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue]) |
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9. |
Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
2-27 |
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(7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray]) |
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10. |
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) |
2-33 |
11. |
TPU switch |
2-17 |
12. |
Clear CMOS switch |
2-17 |
13 |
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, |
2-28 |
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USB1314) |
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14. |
EPU switch |
2-18 |
15. |
Reset switch |
2-15 |
16. |
Power-on switch |
2-15 |
17. |
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
2-32 |
18. |
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) |
2-29 |
19. |
Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) |
2-29 |
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2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition/ Core™ i7 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 will shoulder the cost of repair 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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2.2.3System memory
The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
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•You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dualchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
•Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
•According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.
•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. However, there are differences in memory support specifications on
64-bit Windows OS.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
•This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
•The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.
•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
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Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
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2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) |
4G ( 2x 2G ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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Transcend |
TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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DDR3 2200 MHz capability
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Vendors |
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Size |
SS/DS |
Chip Brand |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
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2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
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GEIL |
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
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• |
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4GB ) |
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KINGMAX |
FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) |
4G ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5~1.7 |
• |
• |
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2G ) |
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KINGMAX |
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
Kingmax |
N/A |
- |
- |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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DDR3 2133 MHz capability
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Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip Brand |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
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DS |
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2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
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A-DATA |
8154A 1044(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.55-1.75 |
• |
• |
• |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.55~1.75 |
• |
• |
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• |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2133GC2G9B(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.55-1.75 |
• |
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Apacer |
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
- |
• |
• |
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4GB ) |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB ) |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD(XMP) |
16GB ( |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
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4x 4GB ) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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• |
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4GB ) |
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GEIL |
GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) |
4GB(2 x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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2GB) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
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9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
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9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) |
8GB ( 4x |
DS |
- |
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9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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Patriot |
PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.66 |
• |
• |
• |
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DDR3 2000 MHz capability
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Vendors |
Part No. |
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SS/ |
Chip Brand |
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Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
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DS |
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2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.55~1.75 |
• |
• |
• |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.55~1.75 |
• |
• |
• |
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Apacer |
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) |
6GB(3 x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
• |
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2GB) |
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CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
8-9-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) |
4GB(2 x |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
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F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) |
4GB(2 x |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
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2GB) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9T-6GBPS(XMP) |
6GB(3 x |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB) |
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GEIL |
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/3GX(XMP) |
3GB ( 3x |
SS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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1GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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2GB ) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
|
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2GB ) |
|
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Kingston |
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB ) |
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OCZ |
OCZ3B2000LV6GK |
6GB(3 x |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7 |
1.65 |
• |
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2GB) |
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Transcend |
TX2000KLN-8GK (388375)(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
AEXEA |
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
AEXEA |
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
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|
2GB ) |
|
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|
|
Gingle |
FA3URSS673A801A |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
Patriot |
PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) |
12GB ( |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
3x 4GB ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PV736G2000ELK(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
2GB ) |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) |
6GB(3 x |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
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|
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2GB) |
|
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|
|
Silicon Power |
SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288LT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
2-8 |
Chapter 2: Hardware information |
P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
|
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
|||
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|
DS |
Brand |
NO. |
|
|
2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
|
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
|||
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
NO. |
|
|
2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
|
A-DATA |
AX3U1600XC2G79(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6-1.8 |
• |
|
|
|
|
A-DATA |
AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.55~1.75 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
A-DATA |
AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.55~1.75 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
CORSAIR |
HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) |
12GB ( 6x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) |
16GB ( 4x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
6-6-6-18 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
6-6-6-18 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMX4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
CORSAIR |
TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
Crucial |
BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) |
2GB( 2x 1GB ) |
SS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
Crucial |
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH(XMP) |
16GB ( 4x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) |
16GB ( 4x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-24 |
- |
• |
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.35 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.25 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.35 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
GEIL |
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) |
16GB ( 4x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chapter 2
ASUS P9X79 PRO |
2-9 |
2 Chapter
P9X79 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)
|
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support (Optional) |
|||
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
|
|
|
2 DIMM |
4 DIMM |
6 DIMM |
8 DIMM |
|
KINGMAX |
FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) |
1GB |
SS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) |
12GB ( 3x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ |
12GB ( 3x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
12GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) |
12GB( 3x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) |
24GB ( 6x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8 |
1.65 |
• |
|
• |
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/ |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
4GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3X1K2/4G |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/ |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
4GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
6GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/ |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
6GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/ |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
6GX(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCZ |
OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
OCZ |
OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
OCZ |
OCZ3G1600LV6GK |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
|
|
OCZ |
OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
OCZ |
OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Super Talent |
WP160UX4G8(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
• |
|
|
|
|
Super Talent |
WP160UX4G9(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
Super Talent |
WB160UX6G8(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
Super Talent |
WB160UX6G8(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
AEXEA |
AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
|
• |
|
|
|
Asint |
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Asint |
3128M8-GJ1D |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
EK Memory |
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
EK Memory |
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
GoodRam |
GR1600D364L9/2G |
2GB |
DS |
GoodRam |
GF1008KC-JN |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
KINGTIGER |
KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
Mushkin |
996805(XMP) |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
6-8-6-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Mushkin |
998805(XMP) |
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
6-8-6-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Patriot |
PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) |
12GB ( 3x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-9-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
Patriot |
PGS34G1600LLKA2 |
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.7 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
Patriot |
PGS34G1600LLKA |
4GB( 2x 2GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.7 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
PATRIOT |
PGS34G1600LLKA |
4GB(2 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.7 |
• |
• |
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Patriot |
PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) |
6GB(3 x 2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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Patriot |
PX538G1600LLK(XMP) |
8GB ( 2x 4GB ) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-9-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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Team |
TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) |
1GB |
SS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-16 |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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Team |
TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288LT-16 |
7-7-7-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
|
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Team |
TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-16 |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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Chapter 2: Hardware information |
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