ASUS P9X79LE User Manual

P9X79

Motherboard

E8038

Revised Edition V2 January 2013

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Contents

Notices vi

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

P9X79 specications summary ................................................................................. x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control .... 1-3

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-4

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ..................................................... 1-4

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .............................................................................. 1-5

1.3.6 Other special features ................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

2.2.3 System memory .......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-15

2.2.5 Onboard switches .....................................................................2-17

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-20

2.2.7 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-22

2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-23

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................2-32

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-32

2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-33

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-35

2.3.4 DIMM installation.......................................................................2-36

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-37

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-39

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-40

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-41

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-42

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 2-43

2.3.11 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-44

2.3.12 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-46

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-48

2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-48

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ...............................................................3-10

3.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control ..................................................... 3-19

3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings ....................................................... 3-22

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-26

3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-27

3.5.2 CPU Power Management Conguration ................................... 3-28

3.5.3 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-29

3.5.4 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-29

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-32

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguraton ................................................. 3-33

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................3-35

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-36

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-39

3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-41

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-41

3.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information .................................................3-42

3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-43

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-44

3.10 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-45

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-45

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................. 3-48

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. 3-49

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-50

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ...................................................................4-8

4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ............................................................................... 4-11

4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-12

4.3.7 Probe II......................................................................................4-13

4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-14

4.3.9 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 4-15

4.3.10 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-16

4.3.11 Audio congurations..................................................................4-18

4.4 RAID congurations ................................................................................4-19

4.4.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................4-19

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................4-20

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................. 4-20

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-20

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-24

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................ 4-24

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-24

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ...... 4-25

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ................................................... 4-26

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................5-1

5.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 5-1

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................5-2

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 5-3

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-4

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-4

5.2.3 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-5

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 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, 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.

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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware 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 congure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and

NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

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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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.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.that you must press the enclosed key.

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

P9X79 specications summary

CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA

Chipset

Memory 8 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /

Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/ x16 mode))

Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ TechnologyQuad-GPU SLI™ Technology SLI™ Technology

Storage Intel® X79 Express Chipset

LAN Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN Controller

Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

2011 Socket Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU

types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Intel® X79 Express Chipset

1866/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered

memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory

module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as

default.

** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of

individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.

*** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory

QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3 at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot * 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.

Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

- 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

ASMedia® 1061 SATA controller

- 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port

- 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port

- Support 192khz / 24bit True BD Lossless Sound

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- DTS UltraPC II

- DTS Connect

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O

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P9X79 specications summary

USB 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers

IEEE 1394 VIA® VT6315N controller supports 1 x IEEE 1394a port (back

ASUS Unique Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3

- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (Blue) Intel® X79 Express Chipset

- 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

(8 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel)

panel)

with New DIGI+ Power Control:

CPU Power

- Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design

- ASUS CPU Power Utility

DRAM Power

- Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design

- ASUS DRAM Power Utility

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- USB 3.0 Boost

- MemOK!

- AI Suite II

- Ai Charger

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert+

ASUS EZ DIY:

- USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS MyLogo 2

- Percision Tweaker 2

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Q-Design:

- 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 specications summary

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports

BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD contents Drivers

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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)

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red) 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green) 8-channel Audio I/O

2 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 COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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

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

ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P9X79 motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P9X79 motherboard User guide Support DVD

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

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

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

Chapter 1

ASUS P9X79 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket

This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation IntelIntel® Core™ i7 Processor Family inCore™ 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. 2nd Generation IntelIntel® Core™ i7 Processor Family is one of the most powerfulCore™ i7 Processor Family is one of the most powerful

and energy efcient 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 2nd Generation IntelIntel® Core™ i7 Processor Family. It improves performance byCore™ i7 Processor Family. 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.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

P9X79 brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® X79 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU

congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

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.

True USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest connectivity standard. Build to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

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.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips

- TPU (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 efciency, 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 efciency, stability and performance.

Best in class power efciency 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 efciently 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 specic 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 exible power adjustments,

increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.

Chapter 1

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 rst 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.

ASUS P9X79 1-3

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

Chapter 1

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ash the BIOS ever! It allows

overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,

and the BIOS is automatically ashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the

ultimate convenience!

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 signicantly

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.

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-inone software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

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.

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution

The stylish heatsink offers 0dB cooling for a quiet PC environment. Attractive design enhances the look of the board and case, while temperatures in the chipset and power phase

areas stay lower through high efciency heat exchange. Combining usability and aesthetics,

the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant design.

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 proles offer exible automatic and manual fan

speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment.

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1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst 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 difcult POST situations.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "ngers" - 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).

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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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

1.3.6 Other special features

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.

* Power eSATA requires a special designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external SATA

device. The cable is purchased separately.

ASUS P9X79 1-5

DTS UltraPC II

DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 7.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups

- your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades

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original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio

les. 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 efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before 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.

ASUS P9X79 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

Refer to

2.2.8 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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and

2.3.11 Rear panel connection

for more

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-30

3. LGA2011 CPU socket 2-4

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

5. MemOK! 2-17

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

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

8. TPU switch 2-18

9. EPU switch 2-19

10. Standby Power LED 2-20

11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-31

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22

13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-26

14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112,

USB1314)

15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-26

16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-27

17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29

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2-23

2-24

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2-25

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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family.

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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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2.2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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ASUS P9X79 2-5

Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered, and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, B, C, and D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel, triple-channel, or quadchannel conguration. 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® spec, 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.

• 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. 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 frequency adjustment.

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

memory load (4 DIMMs or above) or overclocking condition.

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x

Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK

(381850)(XMP)

Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 •

DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

2G )

2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • •

2 DIMM

4 DIMM 6 DIMM

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

DS - - - 1.65 • •

2GB )

2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x

G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • •

2G )

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • • •

4GB )

DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • •

2G )

DS Kingmax N/A - - • •

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2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

8 DIMM

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

A-DATA 8154A 1044(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • •

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 •

Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1

)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-

8GBPID(XMP)

GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

4GB )

DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65 • •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

2GB )

DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

2GB )

8GB ( 2x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

4GB )

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •

2GB)

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2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • •

A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • •

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x

Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-28 2 •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/

Kingston KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/

OCZ OCZ3B2000LV6GK 6GB(3 x

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK

AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • •

Gingle FA3URSS673A801A 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB (

Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB ( 3x

4GX(XMP)

8GX(XMP)

3GX(XMP)

4GX(XMP)

6GX(XMP)

(388375)(XMP)

4 DIMM 6 DIMM

4GB ( 2x

DS - - - 1.65 •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9 1.65 • •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

2GB )

DS -

8GB ( 4x 2GB )

DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

2GB )

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

3GB ( 3x

SS - - - 1.65 • • •

1GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9 1.65 •

2GB )

4GB ( 2x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - - 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - 9 1.65 •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - 9 1.65 •

2GB )

DS - - 7-8-7 1.65 •

2GB)

4GB DS - - - 1.6 • • • •

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

3x 4GB )

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • • •

2GB )

- 9

2 DIMM

1.65

• •

2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

• •

8 DIMM

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

A-DATA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75

A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB )DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-

16GBXL(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB )DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-

8GBFLD(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/

3GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

OCZ OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB ( 2x 2GB )DS - - 10-10-10 1.65

OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65

Super

W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 -

Talent

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB )SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65

Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65

16GB ( 4x

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5

4GB )

8GB ( 2x 4GB )DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6

3GB ( 3x 1GB )SS - - - 1.65

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65

2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-

4GBRL(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • •

2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

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 CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3A1600C9(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 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 •

2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1600C8(XMP) 8GB(4 x

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Crucial

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-

Chapter 2

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB( 2x

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x

GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - - - • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB ( 6x

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3B1K2/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X1K2/4G 4GB ( 2x

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x

4GB )

2GB)

1GB )

BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 4GB( 2x

16GBXH(XMP)

16GBXL(XMP)

4GBECO(XMP)

8GBSR2(XMP)

8GBECO(XMP)

12GX(XMP)

4GX(XMP)

2GB )

16GB ( 4x 4GB )

2GB )

2GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

4GB )

8GB ( 2x 4GB )

8GB ( 2x4GB )

4GB )

2GB )

4GB )

12GB ( 3x 4GB )

4GB )

2GB )

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

2GB )

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

2GB )

4 DIMM 6 DIMM

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 •

SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

8-8-8-24 1.65

DS -

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.6 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • • •

DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

DS - - - 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

DS - - - 1.65 • •

DS - - 8 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

DS - - - 1.65 • •

DS - - - 1.65 • • • •

DS - - - 1.65 • • •

DS - - - 1.65 • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

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P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

6GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB ( 2x

OCZ OCZ3G16004GK 4GB ( 2x

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x

OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB(3 x

OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x

Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB(2 x

Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x

Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x

GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • • • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x

Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB ( 2x

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB( 2x

PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2 x

Patriot PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x

Team TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

Team TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-16 7-7-7-24 1.65 •

Team TXD32048M1600HC8-

D(XMP)

6GB ( 3x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - - 1.65 • • •

2GB )

6GB ( 3x

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

2GB )

DS - - 9 1.5 •

4GB )

DS - - 8-8-8 1.7 •

2GB )

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

2GB )

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 9 - • •

2GB)

DS - - - - • •

2GB)

DS - - 8 - • •

2GB)

DS - - 9 - • •

2GB )

DS - - 9 - • •

2GB)

DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • •

2GB )

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • • •

4GB )

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • • •

2GB )

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

2GB )

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 •

2GB)

DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • • •

4GB )

2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

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ASUS P9X79 2-11

P9X79 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA

Apacer

CORSAIR

Crucial

ELPIDA

Chapter 2

ELPIDA

G.SKILL

GEIL

Hynix

KINGMAX

KINGSTON

AD63I1B0823EV

AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP)

AD63I1C1624EV

SU3U1333W8G9(XMP)

78.01GC6.9L0

78.A1GC6.9L1

78.B1GDE.9L10C

TW3X4G1333C9A

CMX8GX3M2A1333C9(XMP)

CMX8GX3M4A1333C9

BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP)

EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F

EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F

EBJ20UF8BCF0-DJ-F

EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F

F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT

F3-10666CL7D4GBRH(XMP)

F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP)

F3-10666CL7D8GBRH(XMP)

F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

GG34GB1333C9DC

GVP34GB1333C9DC

GB34GB1333C7DC

GG34GB1333C9DC

GVP38GB1333C9DC

HMT112U6TFR8A-H9

HMT325U6BFR8C-H9

HMT125U6BFR8C-H9

HMT125U6TFR8A-H9

HMT351U6BFR8C-H9

FLFE85F-C8KL9

FLFE85F-C8KM9

FLFE85F-B8KL9

FLFF65F-C8KL9

FLFF65F-C8KM9

KVR1333D3N9/1G

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G

KVR1333D3N9/2G

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

2GB SS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •

2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25~1.35 • • • •

4GB DS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • • •

8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • • • •

1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEJSBG 9 - • • •

2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •

4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • • • •

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

8GB ( 2x 4GB )

8GB(4 x 2GB)

2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • •

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

2GB SS Elpida J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - • •

2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • •

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

4GB(2 x 2GB)

8GB ( 2x 4GB )

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

4GB(2 x 2GB)

8GB ( 2x 4GB )

1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - - • • •

2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • • •

2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - - • • •

2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •

2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • • •

2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - •

4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • • •

4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • • •

1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 • • • •

2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - 1.5 •

2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • • •

Brand

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • •

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • •

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