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ASUS P9X79

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Chapter 3

3.8

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

Be used to update BIOS

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

3.8.1

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message

appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to

confirm your choice.

For more details, refer to

section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

> ASUS DRAM SPD Information

> ASUS O.C. Profile

Содержание P9X79

Страница 1: ...Motherboard P9X79 ...

Страница 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Страница 3: ...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 ...

Страница 4: ...3 28 3 5 3 PCH Configuration 3 29 3 5 4 SATA Configuration 3 29 3 5 5 USB Configuration 3 32 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuraton 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 Profile 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 F...

Страница 5: ...g 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 floppy 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 Cros...

Страница 6: ...nt from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 ...

Страница 7: ...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 en...

Страница 8: ...up 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 t...

Страница 9: ... must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 Key2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt Del 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 IMPO...

Страница 10: ...his user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots Dual at x16 x16 mode 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 Multi GPU suppo...

Страница 11: ...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 ...

Страница 12: ...t 1 x eSATA 6Gb s port red 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb s port green 8 channel Audio I O Internal I O connectors 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 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 ...

Страница 13: ...package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 UserManual ASUS P9X79 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6...

Страница 14: ...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 quad channel DDR3 architecture quadruple the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance Due to CPU behavior...

Страница 15: ... 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 cu...

Страница 16: ...nt 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 MemOK MemOK quickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues MemOK de...

Страница 17: ... 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 fron...

Страница 18: ...s 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 ...

Страница 19: ...t 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 s...

Страница 20: ...dware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2 2 8 Internal connectors and 2 3 11 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout ...

Страница 21: ... 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 2 23 7 Intel X79 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue 2 24 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 2 25 15 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2...

Страница 22: ... 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 contac...

Страница 23: ...figurations 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 ...

Страница 24: ...all 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 6...

Страница 25: ...2G DS 7 10 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17600CL8D 4GBPS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 17600CL9D 4GBTDS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65 GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KHA XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 1 5 1 7 KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS Kingmax N A P9X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QV...

Страница 26: ...KD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 27 CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Crucial BL12864BE2009 8SFB3 EPP 1GB SS 9 9 9 28 2 G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 16000CL9T 6GBPS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 3GX...

Страница 27: ...NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 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 P9X79 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM A DATA AX3U1600XC2G79 XM...

Страница 28: ...CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBXH 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 GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 6 KINGMAX FLGD45F B...

Страница 29: ...r 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 Transcend JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 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 ...

Страница 30: ...XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 35 G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 7 7 7 21 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9 9 9 24 1 3 GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9 9 9 24 1 3 GEIL GVP3...

Страница 31: ...10600U 9 10 A0 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC PC310600U 9 10 B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 9 SAMSUN...

Страница 32: ... KTG1333PS1208NST C9 KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 9 Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 Silicon Power SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Silicon Pow...

Страница 33: ...components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 3 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 or dual at x16 x16 mode 2 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3 0 x16_2 slot dual at x16 x16 mode 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 3 0 x16_3 slot at x8 mode VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommend for single VGA N A N A Dual VGA PCIe card x16 x16 N A ...

Страница 34: ... power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Refer to page 2 30 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment See page 2 28 for details IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared PCIEX16_2 shared PCIEX16_3 shared PCIEX1_1 shared PCIEX1_2 shared PCI1 shared USB 3 0 1 shared...

Страница 35: ... system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights cont...

Страница 36: ...LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made For ensuring the ...

Страница 37: ... 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made For ensuring the system ...

Страница 38: ...M VGA card and HDD indicate key component status during POST Power on Self Test providing an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design The LED lights will 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 This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a seco...

Страница 39: ...ASUS P9X79 2 21 Chapter 2 3 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable 4 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable ...

Страница 40: ... to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do no...

Страница 41: ...5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions IRST driver note for OS installation Windows XP 32 bit Intel IRST driver for X79 platform will NOT support Windows XP 32 bit Please set to IDE Mode for OS installation...

Страница 42: ... section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions IRST driver note for OS installation Windows XP 32 bit Intel IRST driver for X79 platform will NOT support Windows XP 32 bit Please set to IDE Mode for OS i...

Страница 43: ...4 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 3 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Th...

Страница 44: ... keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 5 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis ...

Страница 45: ...SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately ...

Страница 46: ...rts the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 2 3 4 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system...

Страница 47: ...e cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the...

Страница 48: ... a minimum power of 450 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W pow...

Страница 49: ...ng speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more...

Страница 50: ...ts to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Страница 51: ... opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down 1 2 B A Load lever C B A B A 3 4 ...

Страница 52: ...2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 B A 9 B A 7 8 Triangle mark 5 6 ...

Страница 53: ...2 2 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ...

Страница 54: ...2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 3 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Страница 55: ...ASUS P9X79 2 37 Chapter 2 2 3 5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 2 1 ...

Страница 56: ...2 38 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 3 ...

Страница 57: ...ASUS P9X79 2 39 Chapter 2 2 3 6 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Страница 58: ...2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 2 3 7 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

Страница 59: ...1 Chapter 2 2 3 8 Front I O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED IDE_LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 To install ASUS Q Connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 Connector To install front panel audio connector ...

Страница 60: ...2 42 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 2 3 9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Страница 61: ...tically flashed using standby power Worry free overclocking for the ultimate convenience 1 Download the BIOS ROM file from the ASUS service website www asus com Rename it P9X79 ROM save the program to a USB portable disk and place it in the root directory 2 On the rear I O port plug the USB disk to the USB port with the WHITE interior See rectangle box in the image below 3 Press the BIOS Flashback...

Страница 62: ...or LAN port LED and audio port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 keyboard and mouse port 7 IEEE 1394a port 2 USB 2 0 ports 8 Optical S PDIF Out port 3 External SATA port 9 USB BIOS Flashback button 4 Intel LAN RJ 45 port 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 2 3 and 4 5 USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 11 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 6 Power eSATA 6G port 12 Audio I O ports ...

Страница 63: ...nnection Use Clear RTC RAM jumper to clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strong...

Страница 64: ...2 46 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers 2 3 12 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ...

Страница 65: ...79 2 47 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port ...

Страница 66: ... tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the ...

Страница 67: ...rt up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST press Ctrl Alt Delete or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to resta...

Страница 68: ...rogram without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU CPU_OPT Chassis fan speed Power Saving mode Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority The...

Страница 69: ...of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting ...

Страница 70: ...rs on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Press F12 key to capture t...

Страница 71: ...time language and security settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 2 7 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set...

Страница 72: ...s Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user ...

Страница 73: ...ing related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display the following items ...

Страница 74: ...echnology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance The following three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to Manual BCLK Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance Use the and keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numer...

Страница 75: ... 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3_1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3_2133MHz DDR3_2400MHz DDR3_2666MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when...

Страница 76: ...DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Scroll down to display the following items ...

Страница 77: ...ASUS P9X79 3 11 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items Scroll down to display the following items ...

Страница 78: ...from 4 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 40 with 1 interval DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 3 with 1 interval Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 7 with 1 interval DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Use the ...

Страница 79: ... interval tWWDD Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tRWDR Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 15 with 1 interval tRWDD Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 15 with 1 interval tWRDR Auto Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tWRDD Auto Use t...

Страница 80: ...ock DRAM RTL CHA D1 R0 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA D1 R0 Auto Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 13 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 11 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance ...

Страница 81: ...ce 9 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 7 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 5 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 3 Clock Advance 2 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 2 Clock Delay 3 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 5 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 7 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 9 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 11 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 13 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHB D1 R0 Auto Configuration options Auto Ad...

Страница 82: ... Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHC D0 R1 Auto Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 13 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 11 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 9 Clock Advance 8 Cloc...

Страница 83: ...ce 9 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 7 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 5 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 3 Clock Advance 2 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 2 Clock Delay 3 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 5 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 7 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 9 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 11 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 13 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHD D0 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Ad...

Страница 84: ...k Advance 11 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 9 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 7 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 5 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 3 Clock Advance 2 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 2 Clock Delay 3 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 5 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 7 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 9 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 11 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 13 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM CLK Per...

Страница 85: ...voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto ...

Страница 86: ...troller is decided by VCCSA Load Line Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored VCCSA Current Capability 100 Configuration options 100 110 120...

Страница 87: ...requency Auto This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability Configuration options Auto manual DRAM AB Power Phase control Auto Auto Allows you to set the Auto mode Optimized Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the Full phase mode D...

Страница 88: ...echnology allows the system operation system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and cores frequency which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled It automatically allows processors cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it s operating below power current and temperature ...

Страница 89: ...Current Limit unit in 0 125A Use the and keys to adjust the value CPU VCORE Voltage Offset Mode Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the CPU VCORE Offset voltage CPU VCORE Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V ...

Страница 90: ...lues range from 1 05V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 1v Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 1v Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 5v Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 5v Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 1 50V to 1 80V with a 0 00625V interval The system may need better cooling system to work stably u...

Страница 91: ...5x interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHD The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Cha...

Страница 92: ...F Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Read Reference Voltage on Channel D The values range from 0 3850x to 0 6150x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability CPU Freq Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Sets to Auto mode Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control PCIE Freq Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Sets to Auto mode ...

Страница 93: ...re enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Adjust Non Turbo Ratio Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F5 Optimized Defaults F6 ASUS Ratio Boost F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Back Advanced CPU Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU Configuration Gen...

Страница 94: ...h Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function 3 5 2 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use and keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary acc...

Страница 95: ...BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU C1E Auto Auto Set this function in Auto mode Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6...

Страница 96: ...ed Set to Enhanced to support two SATA 6 0 Gb s and two SATA 3 0 Gb s devices Compatible Set to Compatible when using Windows 98 NT 2000 MS DOS Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced Disabled Disables the SATA function Enhanced Set to Enhanced to support 2 SATA 3Gb s devices S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analy...

Страница 97: ...de and RAID Mode It s allow user to enabled disabled SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA3G_5 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appear only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID Mode It s allow user to enabled disabled SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA3G_6 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appear only when you set the previo...

Страница 98: ...e is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS EHCI Hand off Disabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Enables Legacy USB support...

Страница 99: ...h Definition Audio Controller The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets ...

Страница 100: ...orage contorller ex AHCI we recommend that you set this item to AHCI Mode and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061 storage controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port Configu...

Страница 101: ...e event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables the Ring device from generating a wake event Enabled Enables the Ring device to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC from generating a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values Use and keys to adjust the values ErP Ready...

Страница 102: ...325 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A Chassis Fan 3 Speed N A Chassis Fan 4 Speed N A CPU Q Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis 1 Q Fan Control Enabled Chassis 1 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F5 Optimized Defaults F6 ASUS Ratio Boost F10 ...

Страница 103: ...0 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fa...

Страница 104: ...peed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Profile to Manual Chassis 1 2 3 4 Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 The minimum value...

Страница 105: ...re Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ...

Страница 106: ...nce from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on th...

Страница 107: ... Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS DRAM SPD Information ASU...

Страница 108: ...odule Size 2048 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number M378B5673DZ1 CH9 Serial Number 0605e8d3 Product Week Year 42 2008 SPD Ext JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency Mhz 1333 Voltage V 1 500 CAS Latency tCL 9 RAS to CAS tRCD 9 RAS Precharge tRP 9 tRAS 24 tRC 33 tWR 10 tRRD 4 tRFC 74 tWTR 5 tRTP 5 tFAW 20 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Back Tool ASUS DRAM...

Страница 109: ...ut the label of setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes O C Profile Configur...

Страница 110: ... from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ...

Страница 111: ...vironment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility th...

Страница 112: ...c If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 3...

Страница 113: ...ftware configuration Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window click Open and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions ...

Страница 114: ...US EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is ...

Страница 115: ... drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS value...

Страница 116: ... the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Update...

Страница 117: ... Unknown DATE Unknown BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue D bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename...

Страница 118: ...A hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2011 04 29 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit P8P67D ROM 4194304 2011 08 05 17 30 ...

Страница 119: ...nstall Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time withou...

Страница 120: ...ader from the Utilities menu before opening the files The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 1 Click on the Manual tab Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software 3 Some software manual...

Страница 121: ... under TurboV EVO Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click on the icon to open the AI Suite...

Страница 122: ...age and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows environment and takes effect in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on ...

Страница 123: ... system automatically reboots for the changes to take effect 3 After system reboot launch Turbo EVO again and then click the CPU ratio tab Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 4 Click on Apply to make the change take effect CPU Ratio Click to restore all start up settings Adjustment bar Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Set the CPU Rat...

Страница 124: ...y Using Fast Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap 1 Click on the CPU Strap tab 2 Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value The graph on the right will change value accordingly 3 Click on Apply to make the change take effect CPU Strap Click to restor...

Страница 125: ...erclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking ...

Страница 126: ...vides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery 3 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response 4 VCCSA Load line Calibration The behavior of the DRAM Controller is decided by the VCCSA Load line Set to a higher value for system ...

Страница 127: ... wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency Applicat...

Страница 128: ...l EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Shifts between the display of Total and ...

Страница 129: ...AN Xpert by clicking Tool FAN Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar Fan setting Disable disables the FAN Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect Intelligent automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature Stable fixes the CPU fan speed t...

Страница 130: ...Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system status Using History Record 1 Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need 2 Click on Start Recording and start measurement and record of each sen...

Страница 131: ...om the motherboard support DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to cu...

Страница 132: ... the motherboard support DVD launch USB 3 0 Boost by clicking Tool USB 3 0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the connected device 3 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to No...

Страница 133: ...t and follow the instructions to complete your request Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and save for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS uti...

Страница 134: ...ry beginning Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch MyLogo by clicking Update MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo Then click Next and follow the given instructions Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1 Under Current BIOS click Browse and choose the desired image fo...

Страница 135: ...rt your computer Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 At BIOS File Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version 2 Then at Picture File Browse to select the desired image for boot logo Click Next 3 Follow steps 2 5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of ...

Страница 136: ...all the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Control settings Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Device advanced settings Information button Exit ...

Страница 137: ...o new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tole...

Страница 138: ...t the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main ...

Страница 139: ...elect the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Change TAB Next ESC Previou...

Страница 140: ...KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu 7 When the Capacity i...

Страница 141: ... want to delete and then press Del The following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA...

Страница 142: ... enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 4 5 2 Creating a RAID ...

Страница 143: ...omplete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and ...

Страница 144: ...sk drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select Properties from the pop up window The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors or 4 Click Det...

Страница 145: ...o sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor 10 Save and exit the file Add the same line to both sections The VID and PID vary with different vendors 7 Use Notepad to open the file HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_1C02 CC_0106 iaStor id USB VID_03EE PID_6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_2822 CC_0104 iaStor id USB VI...

Страница 146: ...4 28 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 ...

Страница 147: ...mum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details 5 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel Add Remove Programs For Windows Vista go to Con...

Страница 148: ...two CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of th...

Страница 149: ... After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center You can also right click the AMD icon in the Windows notificAMDon area ...

Страница 150: ... minimum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details 5 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PC...

Страница 151: ...install the device drivers Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Goldfingers SLI bridge 5 2 4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows Vista operating system Launching ...

Страница 152: ...echnology support Chapter 5 B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step A select Personalize B2 From the Personalization window select Display Settings B3 From the Display Settings dialog box click Advanced Settings ...

Страница 153: ...then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel B5 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Set SLI Configuration Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply ...

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