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These  connectors  are  set to [AHCI  Mode]  by  default.  If you intend  to create  a 

Serial  ATA  

RAID  

set using  these  connectors,  set the 

SATA  

Mode  item in the  

BIOS 

to [

RAID  

Mode].

▪

When  using  NCQ, set the 

SATA

 

Mode  in the 

BIOS

 

to [AHCI Mode].

▪

 

TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

 

This  connector  supports  a Trusted  Platform  Module  (

TPM

) system,  which  can securely  store  keys, 

digital  certificates,  passwords  and  data.  A 

TPM

 

system  also helps  enhance  

network

 

security,  

protects  digital  identities  and ensures  platform  integrity.
 

Serial  Port Connector  (optional)

 

This  connector  is for a serial (COM)  port.  Connect  the serial port  module  cable  to this  connector,  

then  install  the module  in a slot opening  at the back of the system.
 

Summary of Contents for Spirit P9X79-AS

Page 1: ...Spirit P9X79 AS User Guide Revision 1 0 September 2013 ...

Page 2: ...nts may be reached at 1 800 563 1007 Northern Micro is one of Canada s leading hardware integrators and custom manufacturers of mid range and high end PCs and workstations Our mission is to provide customized high quality computer hardware products and services to meet the advanced technical needs of highly knowledgeable customers who seek to maximize their productivity To be fully responsive to o...

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Page 5: ...To unpack it cut the tape holding the flaps fold back the flaps and carefully slide the PC and the packing material up out of the box Here s what you will find in the box Mouse Keyboard Power cord Spirit System Save all cartons and packing material for future shipping and transportation To repack the PC reverse the above instructions ...

Page 6: ... screen Connect the monitor cable to the video connector at the back of the computer Connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the matching connectors at the back of the computer Plug the monitor power cord into a dedicated electrical outlet or a surge protected power bar Plug the system power cord into the back of the system in the matching connector then plug the cord into the power bar Starting ...

Page 7: ...Setup When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds the system enters the Soft Off mode Indicator lights These lights indicate the operation status of your computer Reset button The reset button allows you to restart the system without turning the power off If you encounter any problems while using unfamiliar software you can always restart quickly from the RAM test stage by pressing th...

Page 8: ...source Turn off all power switches before connecting or disconnecting cables wires Ensure that cables wires are attached to the peripheral device first and connect to the outlet unit later Turn the system unit power switch off before you plug the power cable into an electrical outlet See details on Rear Panel Connectors ...

Page 9: ...ng the case cover from your Spirit computer requires no tools Unlatch the cover and open the case from the back 1 Slide the side cover back 2 Press the tabs as illustrated and pull back the Front Bezel 3 That opens the front case 4 ...

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Page 11: ...ntrusion Alert detected by the Chassis Intrusion lead on the motherboard The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be conne cted to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board ...

Page 12: ...Power Supply Specs 1050 Watts ATX Power Supply Dimensions 150mm W x 86mm H x 180mm L MTBF 100 000 hours Safety Approvals UL CUL CE CB FCC Class B TUV CCC C tick ...

Page 13: ...Power Supply Removal Remove the four screws supporting the power supply 1 Gently slide the power supply out of position 2 ...

Page 14: ... protector 4 You may then turn on your devices in the following order 5 Monitor External devices System power The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light as will the monitor LED The system will then run power on tests While the tests are running additional messages will appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power the syst...

Page 15: ...supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you un install any component place it on a grounded anti static 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 th...

Page 16: ...t 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at back panel Blue Intel X79 Express Chipset 14 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at mid board 8 ports at back panel Audio Realtek ALC892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support 192khz 24bit BD Lossless Sound BD Audio Layer Content Protection Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O ASUS exclusive overclockin...

Page 17: ...ptional 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 DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button BIOS features Manageability Support DVD co...

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Page 19: ...Intel X79 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 8 Intel X79 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue 9 Standby Power LED 10 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 11 DirectKey Connector 2 pin DRCT 12 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 13 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 14 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 15 BIOS Flashback switch 16 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 ...

Page 20: ...lling the I O Shield Place the I O shield inside the chassis and press it into place so that it fits tightly and securely Use caution so you do not deform the I O shield Installing the Desktop Board When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT ...

Page 21: ...omputer s power cord from the AC power source wall outlet or power adapter 2 Remove the computer cover 3 Find the 3 pin CLRTC jumper block see Location of the Bios Configuration Jumper Block above 4 Place the jumper on pins 2 3 for about 5 to 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 5 Replace the cover plug in the computer turn on the computer and allow it to boot During the boot process hold...

Page 22: ...0 Gb s SATA channe ls black connectors The four 3 0 Gb s SATA channels support the following RAID Redundant Array of Independent Drives levels RAID 0 data striping RAID 1 data mirroring RAID 0 1 or RAID 10 data striping and data mirroring RAID 5 distributed parity See informat ion on configuring your system for RAID using Intel Rapid Storage Techno logy Intel RST Audio Subsystem The onboard audio ...

Page 23: ...e subsystem features CSMA CD protocol engine LAN connect interface between the Intel PCH and the LAN controllers PCI bus power management ACPI technology support LAN wake capabilities Two LEDs are built into the RJ 45 LAN connector located on the back panel These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN This table describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsyst em is operating...

Page 24: ...signments and signal names for each USB 2 0 header Each USB header can be used to connect two USB devices USB 3 0 Headers optional The diagram below shows the pin assignments and signal names for each USB 3 0 header Each USB header can be used to connect two USB devices Digital Audio Connector 4 1 SPDIF_OUT optional This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface SPDIF port Conn...

Page 25: ... the location of the chass is fan headers Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives using Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables You can create a RAID 0 1 5 or 10 configuration Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives using Serial ATA 3 0 G...

Page 26: ...1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity Serial Port Connector optional This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module i...

Page 27: ...se connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit Observe the precautions in Before You Proceed 1 Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 4 pin connector A 2 Connect the main power supply cable to the 2 x 12 pin connector B 3 ...

Page 28: ... the precautions in Before You Proceed 1 Place the card in a PCI Express x16 conne ctor and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch on the card snaps into place around the retention mech anism pin on the connector 2 Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a the retention mechanism 3 Installing Linked PCI Express x16 ...

Page 29: ...ecure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw B or the retention mechanism 4 Connect the two or three cards together with the SLI or CrossFire bridge C as shown 5 Connect the monitor cable to the graphics cards according to the manufacturer s instructions 6 ...

Page 30: ...settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to the memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the complete tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS website at ...

Page 31: ...stem using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system BIOS Flashback Switch USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port press the BIOS Flashback switch and the BIOS is updated automatically ...

Page 32: ... memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors Q LEDs These ID LEDs for CPU DRAM video card and hard drive indicate the status of key components during POST Power on Self Test The LED lights will flash sequentially during system bootup If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved Flashback LED The FLBK LED lights up when the USB Flashb...

Page 33: ...CPU Overview Specs Processor Number Core i7 3930K Base Frequency GHz 3 20 Total Cache 12M Cores Threads 6 12 Memory Speed Support DDR3 1600 1333 ...

Page 34: ...t lever to its fully open position as shown Figure 3 C above 3 Push down on the load lever Figure 4 A above to lift the socket load plate as shown Grasp the load plate and lift up to open it fully Do not touch the socket contacts 4 Remove the processo r from it s packaging and insert in the socket as shown below Make sure the gold colored triangle indicating pin 1 on the processor aligns with the ...

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Page 36: ...ssor manual Intel boxed thermal solution manual or instructions from the third party thermal solution provider Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4 pin processor fan header Figure 2 below Apply thermal solution to the back of the processor prior to installing the fan To install the fan turn the four screw mounts clockwise Figure 1 A and B below To remove the fan simply turn these mou...

Page 37: ...lated contacts arranged in four channels 2400 2133 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHzDDR3 SDRAM DIMM support XMP performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz Support for single channel configurations and dual tri and quad channel memory interleaving Unbuffered non registered single or double sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of 1 65V or less including support for 1 35 V JEDEC specification me...

Page 38: ...mory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal If different speed DIMMs are used between channels the slowest memory timing will be used Single channel Asymmetric mode This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications This mode...

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Page 40: ...1 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord 2 Remove the computer s cover and locate the DIMM sockets 3 Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket s are pushed outward to the open position 4 Holding the DIMM by the edges remove it from its anti static package 5 Position the DIMM above the socket Align the small notch ...

Page 41: ...ead the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket The DIMM pops out of the socket 5 Hold the DIMM by the edges lift it away from the socket and store it in an anti static package 6 Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets 7 Replace the computer s cover and reconnect the AC power cord 8 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ...

Page 42: ...S M A R T TRIM and Garbage Collection Physical Dimensions Dimensions 69 9mm x 100mm x 7mm Weight 92 3g Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Vibration Operating 2 17G Vibration non operating 20G MTBF 1 000 000 Hrs Total Bytes Written TBW 240GB 192TB Electrical Specifications Power Consumption 0 455W TYP Idle 1 58 W TYP Read 2 11W TYP Write ...

Page 43: ...er unpacking Save the packing materials in case you need to return your hard drive Articles of clothing generate static electricity Do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components Handle the hard drive by the sides only Avoid touching the circuit board components Do not drop or knock the hard drive Do not stack hard drives or stand your hard drive on...

Page 44: ...power cables from the drive Press and Pull the metal tab to release the drive bay unclip the drive bracket assembly and slide it off the support rails To remove the drive from the assembly slide the blue latches towards each other Slide the hard drive out of the assembly SSD drives are often smaller than traditional HDD and may require the use of a mounting kit ...

Page 45: ...e Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power mana gement and Plug and Play functions of a computer The use of ACPI with the Desktop ...

Page 46: ...xWxH 14 8 cm x 17 0 cm x 4 2 cm Compatibility PC Chassis Colour Black Specifications Write Speed DVD R 24X DVD R 24X DVD RW 8X DVD RW 6X DVD R DL 8X DVD R DL 8X DVD RAM 5X CD R 48X CD RW 24X Read Speed DVD R 16 X DVD R 16 X DVD RW 12 X DVD RW 12 X DVD ROM 16 X DVD R DL 12 X DVD R DL 12 X DVD ROM DL 12 X CD R 48 X CD RW 40 X CD ROM 48 X ...

Page 47: ...ase see instruction on cover removal Removing the Case Cover Disconnect Optical power and data cables 1 To remove the dive from the assembly slide the blue latches toward each other Slide the optical drive out of the assembly 2 ...

Page 48: ... Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows based installation wizards To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility After installing AI Suite II from ...

Page 49: ...ou want to change the boot logo or No to continue Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 5 Updating the BIOS from a file with the Asus Update Utility From the ASUS Update Screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 1 Locate the BIOS file from the open window click Open and click Next 2 ...

Page 50: ... Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and then press Enter to enable it 2 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 3 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS and then press 4 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the u...

Page 51: ...urrent BIOS file to use as a backup if the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The following screenshots are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be the same as shown Before updating the BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in a FAT32 16 format in a single partition since NTFS is not supported by DOS do not save the BIOS file ...

Page 52: ... and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm the BIOS update 3 Select Yes and press The BIOS update is complete Press to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer 4 Do NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exi...

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Page 54: ...he advantages of RAID 5 configuration are better hard drive performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard drives for this setup RAID 10 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without...

Page 55: ...ize for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia systems used mainly for audio and video editing Enter the size of the volume if you enter less than the maximum volume size you can then create a second RAID array on the remaining portion of your volume and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 5 Finally press Enter to Create Volume The following warning...

Page 56: ... keys to select the RAID set that you want to delete and then press Del The following warning message will appear 2 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the main menu or press N to return to the Delete Volume menu 3 ...

Page 57: ...icro ca General procedures To speed up the process our bilingual call coordinators will ask you for product type and serial number problem description address phone numbers etc Once your work order is registered a technician will contact you within the next hour during regular business hours Your dedicated technician will make a diagnostic and will offer suggestions He or she will also determine i...

Page 58: ... slots Try to test the onboard graphics card if there is onboard video integrated If convenient please change to a different graphic card to test again CPU processor issue Beep 5 short Check whether the CPU is in the motherboard manufacturer s CPU support list Check whether there is any damage to your CPU or CPU socket Check whether the CPU fan is correctly connected Check whether the ATX_12V powe...

Page 59: ...caused by any incompatible software Please optimize the system Only runs slowly when using some special software Check if the system configuration fulfils the minimum requirement of the software End the process which takes up the most CPU usage Please optimize the system Only runs slowly when connect to the internet Change the network cable to see if the speed changes Scan for any virus Please opt...

Page 60: ...l Network Connections Local Area Connection please do some troubleshooting using the following steps Try to access the IP or Static IP automatically Un plug and re plug the network cable Check server DHCP settings IP configuration seek advice from ISP Restart Re connect the network or access IP Turn off other computers in the same network to avoid any IP conflicts Check the MAC address You can fol...

Page 61: ...dio settings in the Control Panel Update the Audio driver Change the Audio device such as the microphone earphone or speaker No output or input from the front panel Please check if there is any output input from the rear panel if not please do some troubleshooting Change to AC97 mode in the BIOS if the front panel module is AC97 compliant Adjust the audio settings in the control panel Check if the...

Page 62: ...and or platform security A smart card is a portable token traditionally used to provide more secure authentication for a specific user across multiple systems while biometrics are providing that functionality in an increasing number of systems Both technologies can have a role in the design of more secure computing environments Can the Trusted Platform Module control what software runs No There is...

Page 63: ...n image of the hard disk or other storage media must be restored from backup before access to encrypted data may become available The owner user should backup the system hard disk on a regular basis Motherboard Failure In the event of a platform failure and or replacement of the motherboard recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be recovered and may restore access to encrypted data All n...

Page 64: ...h the full support of management contribute to the goal of reducing reusing and recycling our products and the waste we produce In this regard Northern Micro also works with committed partners that exhibit a focus on Sustainable Development and Green procurement The following are some organizations and programs that promote safe Environmental stewardship and in which Northern Micro participates as...

Page 65: ...ion Ensuring the proper case motherboard CPU configuration is developed to maintain the required Thermal levels Acoustic Levels Ensuring systems conform to ISO 9296 declaration methodology and employing the ISO 7779 test methodology for acoustic levels Energy Star Microsoft WHQL and 80 PLUS ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy t...

Page 66: ...o may upset the normal operation of an electronic system causing premature equipment malfunction or failure Static Electricity Precautions To protect components against damage from static electric discharge you should follow some basic precautions whenever you handle them Use a grounding wrist strap The strap will have an alligator clip at the end of a shielded wire lead Clip it to a grounded obje...

Page 67: ...r s or cables wires Refer all such problems to experienced service personnel Ensure that the back of the system unit is at least 3 inches away from anything that might obstruct the ventilation outlets and cause over heating Ensure that the power source is grounded correctly This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet It is recomme...

Page 68: ...e screen with hard objects such as pens and pencils Remove dust from the surface by blowing it or wiping it gently with a dry cloth then use a soft cloth with nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner Check cleaner instructions to be sure that it is safe for glass The mouse When your mouse doesn t obey you it s time to clean it use a mild cleaning solution no detergents and a damp cloth to clean exterior s...

Page 69: ... programs do this automatically or offer auto backup as an option More importantly save the data to a backup such as a tape drive disc or removable hard disk several times during each work session If your hard disk crashes or a power failure destroys your file or your office is broken into you will be thankful you did If your data is critical it s advisable to make a second backup and keep this in...

Page 70: ...ent the disk Solid State Disks Solid State disks SSD are a data storage device using integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently SSD technology uses electronic interfaces compatible with traditional hard disk drives SSDs have no moving mechanical components using flash memory instead of magnetic disks They can be used in place of traditional magnetic hard disk drives or alon...

Page 71: ... correct password unlocks the keyboard and mouse Another option is to set a supervisor password which restricts access to the setup utility only This is critical because passwords can be disabled through the setup Make sure you store your password in a secure place If you forget your supervisor password you will have to remove your battery and reconfigure your computer to get it working again ...

Page 72: ...viruses every time you power up To protect your computer from viruses you should also scan every outside disk before using it Write protect your software diskettes so that they cannot be infected Avoid programs and diskettes from unknown sources Only buy software in sealed packages Networks the Internet and bulletin board services represent special risks Use only well known electronic bulletin boa...

Page 73: ...ternal receptacles Disconnect all cables and power cords from the back panel of the computer Never remove the power supply cover If you suspect a problem with this part call Northern Micro service at 613 226 1117 Re configuring To keep the computer from being damaged NEVER reconfigure the board while the power is ON If you wish to reconfigure the computer at any time ensure that the power is turne...

Page 74: ...ion Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water If the monitor accidentally gets wet unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary but be sure to unplug the monitor first Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully The screen is made ...

Page 75: ... Class B requirement 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 the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par...

Page 76: ...ffects the product materially and adversely shall void this Limited Warranty Limitation of Remedies Northern Micro s obligation for defective product is limited to repairing or replacing the product or parts thereof as expressly stated in this Limited Warranty In no event shall Northern Micro be liable for any direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages arising out of the operation...

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