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2. D cs D e mi i A du 2 D O iss C li lt z Q CODE aj Dm all o ELE E gt X79 DELUXE Q Code LED ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 31 Q Code table Description Not used Power on Reset type detection soft hard AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started Pre memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization Post Memory System Agent initialization is started Post Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is
3. cc a O di 5 IS o d d gt ogo OSIEZIO USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 L ca O d 22 SS ce ese een gee Sach Gaich SE O 89200 89290 FEPER FEPER D DITTE 7777 DITTT 7779 I hiv iit tint iit K of wH TH HT TES ow HATE sl FERS Bees erie Bese D af Bal gl Sano giao ER D EER 585 388 588 Di co fel X79 DELUXE USB2 0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 9 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately K ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 41 1 42 CPU CPU optional and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector A DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow E inside the system may damage the motherboard components
4. Cars TDI O a e O a H D eo O O as i X79 DELUXE KI O ee af a tn mm Be CIC IC IC pr X79 DELUXE CPU LGA2011 4 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU d 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 ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 9 1 24 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots H A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR LA or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_D2
5. O D Be eelere X79 DELUXE 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets AN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A Channel B Channel C and Channel D The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default 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 a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Micros
6. SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA6G_E3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA6G_E2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA6G_E4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND X79 DELUXE Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors WS These SATA ports are for data drives only 3 ASMedia Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E56 dark brown These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb s signal cables co o DT O H S Si i D O Oo xy D O SUS Ei O METTO ai E ef a cio oon 0 pe IC IC eit SATA6G_E5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXNS GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA6G_E6 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXNG6 X79 DELUXE ASMedia SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors __ These SATA ports are for data drives only ASUS X79 DELUXE ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode 1 37 4 Intel Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 black These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3Gb s signal cables If
7. chipset E DT D a e 8 GI q KR GND H RSATA_TXP1 K 4 A RSATA_TXN1 as GND O RSATA_RXP1 try RSATA_RXN1 X7S DELUXE El ERI O D a e coin m Aa CC fo i SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 X79 DELUXE Intel SATA 6 Gb s connectors right angle side X bundled in the motherboard support DVD 1 36 NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Marvell Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 SATA6G_E34 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb s dark brown signal cables ale Ee H i D O O ct H O SUS O gt SI Pasi el a co oon a Eist erun
8. DI cal EPU al 3 e al H all o Disable Enable fim m 0 IS DDD Default X79 DELUXE EPU switch YA The EPU LED OLED2 near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows 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 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking DI ma O ec O O es DI mem ae eas CK SE O n O co oon 0 Diet IC IC eit LA X79 DELUXE CLR_CMOS button ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 29 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory m
9. O DI FEH q a P ULL SPDIF_OUT TEE H JE 5 O x DELE T O z 25 i om X79 DELUXE Digital audio connector fo The S PDIF module is purchased separately 6 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature O TOI E o EEN DI d CHASSIS O ex D o E H SI O 23 O I o CT D o i X79 DELUXE ma Q ga o 2 66 i at miim m A Ae AEE IE X79 DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS X79 DELUXE
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11. A DATA AX3U2400GW8G11 XMP 16GB 11 13 2x8GB 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFL AFDOC XMP 8GB 11 12 2x4GB 12 30 Apacer 783BAGF3 AFDOC XMP 8GB 11 11 2x4GB 11 30 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 16GB 10 12 Ver4 21 XMP 2x8GB 12 31 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A2400C10R 16GB 10 12 Ver4 21 XMP 2x8GB 12 31 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 16GB 10 12 Ver4 21 2x8GB 12 31 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R 16GB 2400 Ver4 13 XMP 4x4GB vi 1 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A 16GB 10 12 Ver4 21 XMP 8x2GB 12 31 CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 32GB 10 12 Ver5 29 XMP 4x8GB 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GB 11 11 16GBZHD XMP 4x4GB 11 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL110 16GB 11 11 16GBZHD XMP 4x4GB 11 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GB 9 11 16GBZMD XMP 4x4GB 11 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GB 10 12 32GBZHD XMP 4x8GB 12 31 GEIL GOC316GB2400C 16GB 10 11 10QC XMP 4x4GB 11 30 GEIL GOC316GB2400C 16GB 11 11 TIQC XMP 4x4GB 11 30 GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC XMP 4GB 9 11 2x2GB 9 27 Kingston KHX2400C 11D3K4 8GB 11 13 8GX XMP 4x2GB 11 30 KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K2 16GB 2400 11 16X XMP 2x8GB 13 13 32 KINGSTON KHX24C11K4 16X XMP 16GB 11 13 4x4GB 13 30 KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4 XMP 16GB 2400 11 4x4GB 13 13 30 KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4 32GB 9 9 9 24 32X XMP 4x8GB KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2 8X XMP 8GB 2x4GB Transcend TX2400KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2400 11 2x4GB 12 11 29 G SKII
12. Ensure that the ASUS Al Suite 3 utility is active when using Wi Fi GOL Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of smart devices Screen Low density Medium density High density Extra high density type 120 Idpi 160 mdpi 240 hdpi 320 xhdpi WXGA e 1280 x 800 Si 1024 x 600 Resolution 1024 x 768 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536 1280 x 768 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600 1536 x 1152 2048 x 1536 Using Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote To use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote 1 Connect your smart device to the same Wi Fi network as your computer YA For details in connecting your smart device to a Wi Fi network refer to the user manual of your smart device ge 2 Tap Za then tap Enter 3 Tap the computer that you want to connect with your smart device When done the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote interface appears on your smart device ex D T E bd A 4 24 Chapter 4 Software support Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote interface Cloud GO Remote Desktop Media Streaming Hub File Transfer Smart Sensor Control Capture amp Send Remote Keyboard amp Mouse YA The screenshots are for reference only and vary with the type of smart device Cloud GO Cloud GO allows you to control and sync your files across multipl
13. To install USB 2 0 connector To install USB 3 0 connector 2 9 ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 9 Wi Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis IO Shield LS Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi Fi GO software ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 11 2 12 2 2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds and the BIOS is updated automatically YA When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as X79DLX CAP for this a motherboard To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port A N We recommend you to use a USB 2 0 storage device to save the latest BIOS ve
14. 1 15 Third Timings tRRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 3 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup tRRDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tWWDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tWWDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tRWDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 tRWDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 tWRDR Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tWRDD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7 tWRSR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tCCD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 Latency Timings DRAM RTL CHA DO RO CHB DO RO CHC DO RO CHD DO RO 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 DO RO CHB DO RO CHC DO RO CHD DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 1 Clock Advance 14 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA DO R1 CHB DO R1 CHC DO R1 CHD DO R1 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
15. Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8 DIMM design on this motherboard provides you to fully use of modern 64 bit software ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files It also allows you to set up big RAM disks and speed up frequently accessed programs minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit Complete USB 3 0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2 0 1 1 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally whole new level combining TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 functions to push the system s performance to its optimal potential It automatically pushes or reasonably balances the system s performance power saving levels and fan settings via the user friendly Al Suite 3 utility New DIGI Power Control ASUS DIGI Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers These controllers offers ultra precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency stability and performance TPU TPU Turbo Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV
16. If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical 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 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause 5 system boot failure Sa gt A ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 47 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process YA The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may Gem 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 Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive A NTFS is
17. Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode YA The following item appears only when you set the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI Mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device AN The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 39 KEK Management The KE
18. These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector E CPU FAN CPU_OPT zcx0 2220 i 2226 2225 252 SES Lal cat 202 2092 b 6 5 6 q CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 5V 1A 5V_ CHA FAN IN CHA FAN NR CHA FAN PWR I CHA FAN Pap RH I GND LE GND CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN2 m GND Ion ig abl e cito m Di Es CCC E Breu GE X79 DELUXE Fan connectors 606 none Rm AN The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power The CPU_FAN connector and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature Chapter 1 Product introduction 10 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector BP TOT a D 10 Ch R li D ES P PR fw w HI ga d q a W W W DO o a quz 2 z ze D Go n bi Gan o 222 2 EI O 55 O ent PINA LJ JEE Osl vero O EZE 25423 X79 DELUXE 5 GEO 5 oo gt l CELA S o g a 4 o afl 5 a HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 na pin definition compliant definition X79 DEL
19. 1 39 7 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_78 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with D CE O PINI Vbus Vbus jm m IntA_P1_SSRX d IntA_P2_SSRX ja m IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX m GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX 4 m IntA_P1_SSTX H IntA_P2_SSTX Le m GND dig AND BA ee alee O E IntA_P2_D n m IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D a s ID o Ki OL mi E a D nim m pl Daer ng X79 DELUXE USB3 0 connector The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately 1 40 Chapter 1 Product introduction 8 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 DRAFT v4Mb s Mbps connection speed
20. 3 0 provides you unprecedented data speeds with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 and PCle 2 0 devices and improves and optimizes graphics performance This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 specification Functions are available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Refer to www asus com for updated details 3 Way SLI and Quad GPU CrossFirex Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel X79 platform that optimizes PCle allocation in multi GPU SLI and CrossFirex solution giving you a brand new gaming enjoyment Quad Channel 8 x DIMM DDR3 2800 0 C 2400 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the quad channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800 0 C 2400 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz to boost the system s performance and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600MHz frequencies as default Extra SATA 6Gb s support The Intel X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next generation SATA Serial ATA interface delivering up to 6Gb s data transfer ASUS provides extra 6Gb s ports with enhanced scalability faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 1 8 DIMM Design
21. 32767W Long Duration Maintained Auto This item indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP must be maintained Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 32W Short Duration Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 32767W Additional Turbo Voltage Auto The maximum voltage applied to the CPU when you engaged the Turbo Boost Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 004W to 1 0000W with a 0004W interval CPU Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 125 to 1023 875 with a 0 125 interval Extreme Over voltage Disabled Set this item to Enabled to allow a high level voltage for the CPU to overclock Set this item to Disabled to help protect the CPU from being burned due to over voltage Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU VCore Voltage Offset Mode Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor s cores Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value Configuration options Manual Mode Offset Mode Chapter 3 BIOS setup YA The following item appears
22. 5 64KB AN 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 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when H you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Status Bootable Normal Y Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Delete gt The following warning message appears This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility
23. 8GB 2x4GB 1866 9 10 9 27 TLD38G1866 HC10SBK XMP Team 16GB 2x8GB 10 11 10 30 TED34GM18 6 6C13BK Team 4GB H5TC2G 83EFR 13 13 13 32 TLD34G1866 HC9KBK XMP Team 8GB 2x4GB R 9 11 9 27 TED38GM1 866C13BK Team ASUS X79 DELUXE 8GB 13 13 13 32 1 15 1 16 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors A DATA Part No AD3U1600C2G11 2GB MICRON Voltage DIMM socket support Optional D9PFJ A DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB A DATA 3WCD 1211A A DATA AX3U1600GW8 G9 XMP 16GB 2x8GB A DATA AX3U1600W8G11 16GB 2x8GB A DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB MICRON D9PFJ A DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB A DATA 3WCD 1211A Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB Apacer AM5D600 8BQQSCK Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB Apacer AMS5D590 8DEQSCK Apacer AHUO4GFA60C9 Q3R XMP 4GB Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB AM5D600 8BQQSCK Apacer AHU08GFAGOCB T3R XMP 8GB CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver3 19 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A160 009 Ver8 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600 C10 Ver2 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C 10 Ver 3 24 XMP 16GB 2x8GB CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600 C9 XMP 16GB 4x4GB CORSAIR CMZ32GX3MAX1600 C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x8GB CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Ver8 16 XM
24. ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance 1 1 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment New log reminder allows you to view all your modified settings F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q shield ASUS Q Shield s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard With better electric conductivity it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI Electronic Magnetic Interference Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience All of Q Slot and Q Shield design speed up and simplify the process ASUS Q connector ASUS Q Co
25. ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use a USB 3 0 device ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 17 4 4 3 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback click or tap EEE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback VA USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download SEI Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to apply Click or tap to check for a the download schedule new BIOS update available for setting download Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support Downloading the latest BIOS AN Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear VO connection of this user manual for more details To do
26. DELUXE 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Q Press lt Ctrb gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously A Press the reset button on the system chassis Q Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options AN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey lt F5 gt See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to eras
27. Disabled nter ect Change Option Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled CPU Pover Management Configuration 2 10 1298 Copyright C 2013 American Negatrends Inc Menu items Submenu item Pop up window Configuration fields Scrollbar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items gl _For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration A For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration dh For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings d Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
28. E CES O aa a 27 Et af a l E y p gt HDD_LED PWRSW RESET X79 DELUXE System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 45 13 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data ATPM system also he
29. Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice LP For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 9 2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advance Ww My Favorite 1 ni 7 MST Tool ASUS DRAN SPD Information gt 3 pm o Click to enter DRAM SPD information Status F Dim A2 OK DRAN is working fine N A DRAM is not installed SATB Abnormal DRAM error F DIMM_B2 7 nm ci SL C2 GL BI F pini Quick Note Last Modified elect Screen Tten Select Change Option zne Help Values Add to Shortcut and My Favorites FS Optimized Defaults F6 ASUS Ratio Boost F10 Save Exit Fi2 Print Screen Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 3 ASUS OC Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode we Du Favorite Mai Ai Tweaker C Adu ritor Boot 5 Tool ASUS 0 C Profile gt Input the label of Setup Profile Label Save to Profile Quick Note Let Modified Load from Profile ect Screen ect Item gt Load Save Profile from to USB Drive Enter ect Change Option Label Allows you to input a label of the setup profiles 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 o
30. Monit Boo ES Advanced CPU Configuration gt Includes TM1 TM2 and ENTTN Quick Rote Last Rod il led Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Gas mes om Hyper thread ing ETA fictive Processor Cores AIT Limit CPUTD Maximum IO nd My Favorites Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper threading Enabled Enabled Allows the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously per activated core Disabled Allows the operating system to schedule one per activated core Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 4 5 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 23 3 24 Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
31. PGD316G1600 ELK XMP 16GB 2x8GB Patriot PGD38G1600E LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB Patriot PGD38G1600E LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB Patriot PV38G160C9K RD XMP 8GB 2x4GB Patriot PVV38G1600L LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB Patriot PXD38G1600L LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB H5TQ2G83 BFRPBC Silicon Power SP002GBLTU 160V02 XMP 2GB 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 Silicon Power SP004GBLTU 160V02 XMP 4GB 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 Team TXD34096M16 00HC9 D XMP 4GB H5TC2G83 BFRH9A 9 9 9 24 Team TED34GM1600 C11BK 4GB H5TC2G8 3EFR WAR 11 28 Team TLD34G1600HC 9BK XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 Team 1 18 TED38GM1600 C11BK 8GB H5TQ4G83AFR 11 11 11 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 6 8 AM5D590 8CEHSBG CMX16GX3M2A 138309 Ver3 24 16GB 2x8GB CMXAGX3MIA 1333C9 Ver2 12 4GB 1x4GB CMX4GX3M1A 1333C9 Ver5 11 4GB 1x4GB CMV8GX3M2A 1333C9 8GB 2x4GB CMX8GX3M2A 1333C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CMX8GX3M1A 138309 Ver2 2 8GB CMV8GX3M1A 1333C9 8GB F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x4GB GG34GB13 33C9DC 4GB 2x2GB GL1L128M8 8BA15B GVP34GB13 33C9DC 4GB 2x2GB GVP38GB13 33C9DC 8GB 2x4GB
32. PM128M8D3 BU 15 Patriot PG38G1333E L XMP 8GB RIDATA RIDATA C304627CB1A G22Fe E304459CB1AG 32Cf 2GB RIDATA RIDATA C304627CB1 AG22Fe E304459CB1 AG32Cf Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1 33802 SP002GBLTU1 33V02 S POWER S POWER 10YT3E5 20YT3NG sl D T cr ID pa 1 20 TED34096M13 33HC9 Team T3D2568LT 13 Chapter 1 Product introduction AN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support ER Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into D1 slot Supports two 2 modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the black slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two pairs of quad channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 B1 C1 and D1 for better compatibility g Supports six 6 modules inserted into four dark gray slots and two black slots as three pairs of quad channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 B1 B2 C1 D1 and D2 for better compatibility E Supports eight 8 modules inserted into all slots as fully loaded quad channel memory configurations YA ASUS exclusively provides
33. Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit and 3 Core Ratio to Auto 5 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5 Core Limit value 6 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 6 Core Limit value DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 2666MHz OC Tuner As Is Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequency and voltage for an enhanced system performance It also accelerates rgw iGPU performance to the extreme depending o the integrated graphics loading Configuration options As Is Ratio First BCLK First AN Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU iGPU loading before selecting either BCLK First or Ratio First To keep the current overclocking tuner status select As Is EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled E The following item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to Enabled EPU Setting Auto Allows you to
34. Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows your system to adjust the processor s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU states Auto Allows you to set the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU states to Enabled CPU CIE Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the C1E state Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled Package C State limit Auto Allows you to set a state limit for package C Configuration options Auto CO C2 C6 C7 No Limit Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 2 System Agen
35. a 0 005kHz interval VCCSA Load line Calibration Auto The behavior of the DRAM Controller is decided by VCCSA load line Set a higher value to enhance system performance or set a lower value for a better thermal solution Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification YA DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored VCCSA Current Capability 100 Set a higher value for a wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 CPU VCCSA Boot Up Voltage Auto Set a higher value for a better overclocking performance of the VCCSA voltage at initial boot Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800kHz to 1 7kHz with a 0 005kHz interval ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 15 CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Manual The thermal 3 conditions should be monitored YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Manual CPU Fixed Frequency 300 This item allows you to set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency Use the lt gt
36. a b g n ac Bluetooth V4 0 5 USB 3 0 ports 1 2 6 7 8 9 USB BIOS Flashback button Power external SATA 6Gb s ports 1 2 USB 3 0 ports 3 4 USB 3 0 ports 5 6 10 Optical S PDIF Out port 11 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth Wi Fi module LEDs LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 13 2 14 USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices When using the external SATA port ensure that you use a compatible connector Bluetooth and Wi Fi module LED indications Wi Fi LED Bluetooth LED No link Off No link Wi Fi Bluetooth Linked Blue Linked LED LED Data activity Ge Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth v4 0 3 0 HS Blinking The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such mark by ASUSTeK Computer Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED A si Off No link AD En Orange Linked Orange Blinking Data activity Orange Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady from S5 mode Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel Line In 4
37. also supported in Windows 7 4 34 Chapter 4 Software support The Smart Sensor Control in Windows 8 environment features the microphone function for voice chat and recording It also has the gyroscope function that allows you to use your smart device as a remote control for gyroscope enabled apps In your smart device tap Smart Sensor Control gt Enable on the virtual microphone or gyroscope functions Tap to enable the gyroscope function Tap to select voice Tap to enable virtual quality microphone function ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 35 Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows 7 To use Smart Sensor Control 1 Click or tap Smart Sensor Control gt Setting 2 In the Movement tab select an action from t D gt and dropdown fields 3 To save the actions as a profile click or tap Apply amp Save To apply the actions without saving as a profile click or tap Apply VA You can also set the smart device s motion sensor sensitivity for a quicker response in your computer To do this tap Smart Sensor Control gt Setting and set a sensitivity option Select actions for each movement gesture Click or tap to apply and save the settings as a profile Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to to Wi Fi GO screen the previous screen Click or tap to apply the settings 4 36 Chapter 4 Software support 4 In the Proximity tab select an action from the Action field 5 To save t
38. and B and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM AB Voltage Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the DRAM slots A and B switching frequencies Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability YA The following item appears only when setting this item to Manual DRAM AB Fixed Frequency Mode 300 Assign a fixed high DRAM frequencies of DRAM slots A and B to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval DRAM AB Power Phase Control Standard Standard Allows you to set the Auto mode Optimized Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the full phase mode DRAM CD Current Capability 100 Set a higher value for a total power range of DRAM slots C and D and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM CD Voltage Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the DRAM slots C and D switching frequencies Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability YA The following item appears only when setting this item to Manual DRAM CD Fixed Frequency Mode 300 As
39. change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field H 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 other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advance dr My Favorit Ai Overclock Tuner Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed 3700MHz Manual Uhen Manual ne Target DRAM Speed 1333847 the CPU Co Frequency will be optimized Al Overclock Tuner automatically DOP When KAP node is enabled the CPU Core Ratio pu BCLK Frequency and menory parameters vill be optimized automatically DRAM Frequency DC Tuner EPU Power Saving Mode I DRAM Timing Control ich hote Last Modil led TS DIGI Power Control ve Select Screen
40. channel Line In 6 channel Line In 8 channel Line In Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Mic In Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange Re Cie light blue black ime pink de H H ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 15 Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO audio INPUTS INPUTS IT ZC e o ui E el III Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic installation Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ieee When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port 2 4 Starting up for the first time 1 After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector a PF Oo DN Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front
41. files to a DLNA supported device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your Computere desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your smart device Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Allows you to use your smart device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Smart Sensor Control Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device s customized gestures File Transfer Allows you to transfer files between your computer and smart device Capture amp Send Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a smart device USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost which supports USB 3 0 standard UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol significantly increases a USB device s transfer speed up to 170 faster than the already impressive USB 3 0 transfer speed It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier fo
42. interface 4 Way Optimization TurboV Processing Unit TPU Energy Processing Unit EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 4 Way Optimization The 4 Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to their optimal settings 4 Way Optimization screen Click or tap to optimize your fans Select an advanced power saving mode Click or tap this 4 Way Optimization Click or tap to view the 4 Way button to auto detect and tune the best Optimization report settings for your system DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 7 Using 4 Way Optimization Click or tap the 4 Way Optimization button then click or tap Start to auto detect the best settings based on actual usage i j Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to start SC hs Mo the 4 Way Optimization auto tuning main screen YA The system may reboot two or three times during the auto tuning process For Windows 8 OS click or tap Desktop app to monitor the auto tuning process after every system reboot Chapter 4 Software support TurboV Processing Unit TPU TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU cache core frequencies DRAM frequency and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high s voltage may damage the CPU permanently and set
43. main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID configurations Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 5 1 5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives Refer to the section 1 2 Motherboard overview in your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s connector To enter the Marvell utility press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt during POST A All exisiting data on the hard disk drives will be erased when creating or deleting a RAID array Ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disk drives before making any change to the drive status n Di to D lt S O ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 7 Create a RAID Array 1 Move the selection bar to HBA 0 Marvell 0 and press lt Enter gt 2 Select Configuration Wizard and press lt Enter gt Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Configure gt Select free disks Port ID z 0 Virtual Disks PD ID S 0 L Free Physical Disks Type 3 SATA PD Status S Unconfigured L PD 8 ST3160812AS Siz
44. name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety IMOPMALION E vi About this guide vii X79 DELUXE specifications SUMMAFY siennes ix Package contents uri xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 1 1 Product hIghlights uuisizini iii 1 1 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization d 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Goluton ses see seisseen erneer errenneren nnee 1 1 5 e CEET ia 1 1 6 Other special features 1 2 Motherboard Overview cricca rei 1 2 1 Before you proce d sssssesss
45. not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed continued on the next page 1 32 Chapter 1 Product introduction Description S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific ACPI module initialization CSM
46. not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 5 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup 3 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advar Using My Favorites function 1 Use the c ir to select an iten 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse t an item to My Favorites page 1 Pi on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to remove the iten from My Favorites page Thick Hote Last Hodilled Select Screen lect Lien Press F4 Right click e lect Change Uption rtcut and My Favorites 5 Optimized Defaults Ratio Boost Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press lt F4 gt on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page VA You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items a Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of t
47. not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 48 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater Jpc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2013 02 22 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS f
48. only when you set the CPU VCore Voltage to Manual Mode or Offset Mode CPU VCORE Manual Voltage Auto Allows you to manually set the CPU Core Voltage Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V with a 0 005V interval YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU VCore Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value 4 To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCCSA Voltage Offset Mode Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor s input output DMI and PCI E controllers Configuration options Manual Mode Offset Mode YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU VCore Voltage to Manual Mode CPU VCCSA Manual Voltage Auto Allows you to manually set the CPU VCCSA Voltage Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V with a 0 005V interval fo The following item appears only when you set the CPU VCore Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value DRAM Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to provide power for the DRAMs located on the left side of your motherboard Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 200V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval DRAM Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows yo
49. panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table 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 ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 17 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft off mo
50. responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant ASUS X79 DELUXE A 3 gt D 3 oO Ur A 4 Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleu
51. select a fixed setting for the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key BR Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 3 15 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 15 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 15 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 40 DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 7 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 48 511 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 31 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 16 63 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 15 DRAM Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto
52. speed control parameters YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis Q Fan Control 1 4 Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1 4 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature It allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Set to make th
53. submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt 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 E If you delete all shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcut items will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS YA The Quick Note function does
54. to display DVD motherboard information Chapter 4 Software support 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals YA The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click Manual tab gt ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide 2 From the Manual folder open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read 3 Some software manuals are provided in different languages Open the language s folder to view EEN the software manual l D Enginh Tradeonal_ Chinese 4 la 0 is VA The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 3 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 Al Suite 3 Al Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite 3 AN Ensure that you have an Administrator a
55. you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X79 chipset EF CIS O a e D GI SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 q E VOE UH RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 GND GND 7 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 e O RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 H H GND GND ASUS Sa a SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 eer X7S DELUXE GND GND EG RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXNS RSATA_TXNG H E GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 H RSATA_RXNS RSATA_RXN6 fim i Gs CIC ICC ce om GND GND X79 DELUXE Intel SATA 3 Gb s connectors A These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID Configurations or the user manual bundled in the support DVD 1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port 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
56. your media files to wireless devices control your computer using your smart device transfer files to your smart device and provides access to your files stored in your cloud storage AN Ensure that all Wi Fi enabled devices are in the same Wi Fi network The screenshots used in this section are for reference only and can appear from the actual software you are using Refer to the ASUS Support site at http support asus com for updated documentations on this motherboard YA The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution Wi Fi GO System requirements System requirements Smart device Windows 7 Windows 8 Android 2 3 or higher versions iOS5 or later versions Utilities ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote YA If you re using an Android smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from Google Play If you re using an iOS smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from Apple Store Launching Wi Fi GO To launch Wi Fi GO click or tap the EE on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select Wi Fi GO Click or tap to set a password Wi Fi GO menu ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 23 A To access the Wi Fi GO features in your smart device refer to section Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote of this user manual for more details To protect your Wi Fi utility from other smart devices click or tap ME to set your password
57. 02 02 13 04 2 Adobe 07 69 13 Systen Volume Information 02 09 13 11 05 Vindows8 1 4 File Model CLAN Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Doun PageUp PageDown Home End Move ESC Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt 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 lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Chapter 3 BIOS setup A This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and i single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website
58. 11 11 11 31 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP KHX2133C11D3K 4 16GX XMP 64GB 8x8GB KINGSTON 16GB 4x4GB 11 11 11 30 11 12 11 30 KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8 164X XMP TX2133KLH 16GK XMP 64GB 8x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 9 9 9 24 2133 10 11 10 27 TX2133KLN 8GK XMP TLD38G2133HC11 ABK XMP 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 2133 10 11 10 27 11 11 11 31 TLD34G2133HC1 1ABK XMP 8GB 2x4GB ASUS X79 DELUXE 11 11 11 31 1 13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capacity Vendors Part No GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB Voltage DIMM socket support Optional AXA3ES4GK2000LG28 V XMP 4GB 2x2GB SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB DDR3 1866 MHz capacity Vendors Part No AX3U1866XW8 G1 O XMP 16GB 2x8GB H5TQ2G8 3BFRH9C Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 6 10 11 10 30 CMD16GX3M2 A1866C9 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 1866 9 9 9 27 CMY16GX3M2A 1866C9 Ver 4 21 XMP CMZ16GX3M2A 1866010 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 9 10 9 27 10 11 10 30 CMD16GX3M4 A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 27 CMD16GX3M4 A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMD32GX3M4 A1866C9 Ver3 24 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 27 CMT32GX3M4 X1866 C9 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 27 CMZ32GX3M4 X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 27 CMZ32GX3M4x1 86
59. 600C9D3K8 6GB 3x2GB 6GX XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GB 3x2GB 6GX XMP KINGSTON KHX16009CD3K2 8GB 2x4GB 8GX XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GB 2x4GB 8GX XMP KINGSTON EES 8GB 2x4GB Micron MT8JTF51264AZ 4GB Micron D9QBJ 1G6E1 Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ 8GB Micron D9QBJ 1G6E1 Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SAMSUNG K4B4G 0846B Transcend JM1600KLH 8GB Transcend TK963 8G 626633 EBF3 Transcend TS1GLK64V6 8GB SAMSUNG K4B4G H 620945 08468 Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB SAMSUNG K4B4G 0846B Continued on the next page ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 17 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors AMD Part No AE32G1609U1 U 2GB 23EY4587MB6H Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 8 Asint SLZ302G08 EGNIC 2GB 302G08 GN1C Asint SLA304G08 ENG1B 4GB 304G08 GN1B Asint SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GG1C Asint SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GJ1C Asint SLA302G08 EGNIC 4GB 302G08 GN1C Asint SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB 304G08 GN1B Asint SLB304G08 EGJ1B XMP 8GB AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G 2CW XMP 8GB 2x4GB Elixir M2X2G64CB88 G7N DG XMP 2GB Elixir N2CB2G 80GN DG Elixir M2X4G64CB8H G5N DG XMP 4GB Elixir N2CB2G8 OGN DG Patriot PX7312G1600 LLK XMP 12GB 3x4GB Patriot PGD316G1600 ELK XMP 16GB 2x8GB Patriot
60. 6C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 27 CMD8GX3M2A 1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP CMD8GX3M2A 1866C9 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CMD8GX3M2A 1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CMYBGX3M2A 1866C9 Ver3 24 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A 1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CMZBGX3M2A1 866 C9 XMP 1 14 8GB 2x4GB Continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1866 MHz capacity Vendors Part No CMZ8GX3M2A 1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1866 9 10 9 27 BLE4G3D1869 DE1XT0 16FM D XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL XMP G SKILL 4GB 16GB 4x4GB 9 9 9 27 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 F3 14900CL10Q 32GBZL XMP F3 1866C9Q 32GXM XMP G SKILL 32GB 4x8GB 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 30 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB 10 11 10 30 G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP 8GB 2x4GB G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBFLD XMP 8GB 2x4GB KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3 K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB PXD34G1866E LK XMP Patriot 4GB 2x2GB 9 9 9 24 Patriot PXD38G1866EL K XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 11 9 27 Patriot PXD38G1866EL K XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 11 9 27 PXD38G1866E LK XMP Patriot
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62. Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA DO R1 CHB DO R1 CHC DO R1 CHD DO R1 Auto Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 1 Clock Advance 14 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA DO R1 CHB DO R1 CHC DO R1 CHD DO R1 Auto 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 ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 13 DRAM IOL CHA D1 RO CHB D1 Ro CHC D1 RO CHD DI RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 1 Clock Advance 14 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA D1 R1 CHB D1 R1 CHC D1 R1 CHD D1 R1 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 R1 CHB D1 R1 CHC DI R1 CHD D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 1 Clock Advance 14 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock Misc DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 8 Enhanced Training CHA CHB CHC CHD Auto Configuration opt
63. CrossFirex Technology Intel X79 Express Chipset 2x SATA 6Gb s ports with RAID 0 1 5 and 10 support 4x SATA 3Gb s ports with RAID 0 1 5 and 10 support Marvell 9230 SATA controllers 4x SATA 6Gb s ports ASMedia 1061 SATA 6Gb s controller 2x SATA 6Gb s ports ASMedia 1061 SATA 6Gb s controller 2x Power eSATA 6Gb s ports Dual Gigabit LAN controllers 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE appliance Intel 82579V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer PHY Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller continued on the next page X79 DELUXE specifications summary Wireless Data Network Speedy Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac supports dual frequency band 2 4 5 GHz ASUS Wi Fi GO Utility Bluetooth Bluetooth v4 0 Realtek ALC 1150 8 channel high definition audio CODEC Absolute pitch 192khz 24bit True BD Lossless Sound BD audio layer content protection DTS UltraPC Il DTS Connect Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel jack retasking Optical S PDIF out ports at rear I O Intel X79 Chipset 12 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel 3 x ASMedia USB 3 0 controllers 2x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support 6x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel with 1 additional ASMedia SuperSpeed USB hub controller ASUS Exclusive ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4 Way Features Optimi
64. D item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 1 5 Marvell RAID Ru ie entretenue 5 7 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk sine 5 11 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 11 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 12 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 12 Appendices Note ssscssicessssusasssiicens inerente A 1 ASUS contact information iii A 5 vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your reta
65. DIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install 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 Gel 7 the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager 4 46 Chapter 4 Software support A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows 8 Windows 7 Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected porte ASUS reatet HD Audio Manager Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 47 B Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 8 Windows 7 To display Quick Volume Adjustment Bar click bel from the taskbar then click ai tto sv A To launch Realtek HD Audio Manager click from the taskbar then double click Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced settings Click to exit Click to minimize Information Control settings Click to set default device Click to set default communication device Connector An
66. DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector ASUS EZ DIY ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Multi language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 Overclocking Features vCore Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0 005V increment vTTCPU Adjustable 1 0 Voltage at 0 00625V increment vCCSA 180 step system agent voltage control vDRAM Bus 158 step Memory voltage control vPCH 96 step Chipset voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PCIE frequency tuning under 110MHz up at 0 1MHz increment from 110MHz to 150MHz at 0 125MHz increment from 150MHz to 200MHz at 1 66MHz increment above 200MHz at 0 25MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page X79 DELUXE specifications summary Rear Panel I O Ports 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports white port supports USB BIOS Flashback 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x ASUS Wi Fi GO SMA antenna ports 2T2R Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac and Bluetooth v4 0 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 1 x Intel LAN 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb s port green 8 channel Audio I O ports Internal I O connectors 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 8 x SATA 6Gb s con
67. DRAM on Channel C Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel D Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHD Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing data on DRAM on Channel D Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHA Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference reads on DRAM on Channel A Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 38500V to 0 31500V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHB Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference reads on DRAM on Channel B Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 38500V to 0 31500V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHC Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference reads on DRAM on Channel C Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 38500V to 0 31500V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM READ REF Voltage on CHD Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference reads on DRAM on Channel D Use the
68. FLFE85F C8KL9 FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A FLFF65F C8KL9 KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H 4 KINGMAX ELPIDA KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A J4208BBBG GN F KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G KINGSTON Ee A Elpida ELPIDA J2108ECSE DJ F J2108BDBG GN F KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 8G MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 ELPIDA MICRON J4208EASE DJ F D9PFJ Transcend JM1333KLH 8G 623654 Transcend TS1GLK64V3 H 620053 Transcend MICRON TK963EBF3 D9QBJ AMD AE32G1339U1 U AMD 23EY4587MB3H AMD AE34G1339U2 U AMD 23EY4587MB3H Asint SLA302G08 EDJIC ASint 302G08 DJ1C Asint SLA304G08 EDJ1B ASUS X79 DELUXE Asint 304G08 DJ1B Continued on the next page 1 19 DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Asint Part No SLZ302G08 EDJIC Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 4 8 302G08 DJ1C Asint SLB304G08 EDJ1B 304G08 DJ1B BUFFALO D3U1333 1G J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB NT5CB256M 8BN CG INNODISK M3UN 2GHJBC09 2GB H5TQ2G83C FRH9C INNODISK MSUN 4GHJACO9 4GB H5TQ2G83CF RH9C Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB C2S46D30 D313 Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB 4x4GB Patriot PGD316G133 SELK XMP 16GB 2x8GB Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB Patriot
69. GO in your smart device tap Cloud GO gt Enter AN You must log in to your computer first and tick Remember me to authorize access in your smart device Tap to open cloud storage accounts Tap a specific icon to move upload rename create folder download delete or refresh your cloud contents Tick to select contents Tap to sync your files to other cloud accounts or create a backup to your local drive Synchronizing cloud contents To synchronize contents 1 Tick the contents that you want to synchronize then tap Sync Clouds 2 Tick the cloud storage account then tap OK V4 Tick Backup to PC under C MyFavorite if you want to save a backup in your computer Openthe Wi Fi GO folder to view all synced files Cancel ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 27 D T cr A 4 28 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device Using Remote Desktop To use Remote Desktop 1 On your smart device tap Remote Desktop gt Enter 2 Wait for the smart device to connect with your computer YA To operate Remote Desktop in Windows 7 you can select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode in your smart device Remote Desktop interface for Windows 8 Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device s keypad Chapter 4 Software support Remote Desktop interface for Windows 7 Tap t
70. K Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx YA Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management A The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely A The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Load dbx from File All
71. L F3 2400C11Q 32GB 11 13 32GXM XMP 4x8GB 13 31 Team TXD38G2400HC1 16GB 10 12 OQBK XMP 2x8GB 12 31 Team TXD34G2400HC1 8GB 10 12 0QBK XMP 2x4GB 12 31 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2200 MHz capacity Vendors Part No SS Chip DS Brand GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support NO Optional 9 10 9 28 1 65 GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 8GB 2x4GB DDR3 2133 MHz capacity Vendors Part No A DATA AX3U2133XW8G 16GB 2x8GB 10 XMP 9 11 9 28 1 65 Timing DIMM socket support Optional Voltage 6 10 11 11 30 AHU04GFB33CA 4GB acer e Q3R XMP 11 13 13 31 78 BAGE4 AFDO TE C XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2 16GB 2x8GB 133C9 Ver4 21 XMP 9 11 11 31 CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2 32GB 4x8GB 133C9 Ver4 21 XMP 9 11 11 31 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A21 33C9 Vert 5 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 11 10 27 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2B21 8GB 2x4GB 33C9 Ver5 12 XMP 9 11 11 31 CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A21 C11R ch 8GB 2x4GB Ver4 21 XMP 11 11 11 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A21 33C11R Ver4 21 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 27 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 9 11 10 28 F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP F3 2133C110 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x8GB G SKILL 32GB 4x8GB 10 12 12 31
72. LUXE 4 13 4 14 Adjusting the DRAM Power Click or tap to undo Click or tap to the changes apply the changes DRAM AB Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots A and B brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM CD Current Capability Higher value to DRAM slots C and D brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM AB Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots A and B to stabilize the system or to increase the overclocking range DRAM CD Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency of DRAM slots C and D to stabilize the system or to increase the overclocking range DRAM AB Power Phase Control For DRAM slots A or B select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency DRAM CD Power Phase Control For DRAM slots C or D select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification Ensure that the cooling modules are properly installed in your motherboard to monitor the thermal conditions Chapter 4 Software support Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects an
73. MMAZ N A pod Voltage 1 0680 S CPULOPT_FAN N A DINBI N A DIMM_R2 N A OD PANI N A Standard C2 Systen Performance Per formance Energy Saving Boot Priority Shortcut Ga Fdvanced Rode FA SATA Information fault ds Displays the selected Displays the Advanced Selects the boot Loads optimized shortcut items mode menus device priority default settings Displays the connected Displays the system properties of the Selects the boot SATA devices selected mode on the right hand side device priority YA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations YA To access the Advanced Mode click Exit then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Back button Menu bar General help MSUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mod d Du Favorites Main Ai Tueaker En Advanced G Monitor W Boot amp Tool E fdvanced CPU Configuration gt Includes TMI TM2 and ENTIM Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Disabled e Enabled Wee Thick Rote Last Modified fictive Processor Cores at Select Screen Limit CPUID Maximum
74. ND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law Copies of these licenses are included in this product Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and or other additional data you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product either 1 for free by downloading it from http support asus com download or 2 for the cost of reproduction and shipment which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the
75. P 4GB 1x4GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C 10 Ver3 23 XMP 8GB 1x8GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C 10 Ver8 21 XMP 8GB 1x8GB CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A1600C 9 Ver7 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A160 OC8 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A 1600C11 8GB Crucial BLT4G3D1608D T1TX0 16FM XMP 4GB Continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capacity Vendors Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 6 8 G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GB 4x4GB 16GBXL XMP G Skill F3 12800CL9Q 16GB 4x4GB 16GBZL XMP G SKILL F8 1600C90 32GB 4x8GB 32GXM XMP G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GB 2x4GB 8GBSR2 XMP GEIL GUP34GB160 4GB 2x2GB 0C7DC XMP KINGMAX FLGE85F 2GB KINGMAX C8KL9A XMP KINGMAX FLGF65F 4GB KINGMAX C8KL9A XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3B1 4GB 4G XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 12GB 3x4GB 12GX XMP KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2 16GB 2x8GB 16X XMP KINGSTON KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 2x8GB KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2 16 16GB 2x8GB KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4 16GB 4x4GB 16GX XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6 24GB 6x4GB 24GX XMP KINGSTON KVR16N11 4 4GB KINGSTON D2568JPU 11 11 CPGGBU 11 28 1 KINGSTON KVR16N11 4 4G Hynix SEN bi CFRPBC KINGSTON KHX1
76. RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt 3 Setthe SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup YA Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup AN Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports are set to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 1 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 lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved M Ve 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB It Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options A The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in th
77. Ti Select Item CAI Performance Settings Enter Select Change Option General Help Extrene Quer voltage HES 5 CPU UCORE Voltage DIER SD ortcut and My Favorites Faults Offset Mode Sign 5 ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 9 3 10 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency X M P Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memory parameters If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance fe The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual or Gem X M P BCLK Frequency Auto Allows you to set the BCLK base clock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz CPU Strap Auto Allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK base clock or leave it at Auto for the BIOS to upgrade Configuration options Auto 1 00MHz 125MHz 166MHz 250MHz ClockGen Full Reset Enabled Enable this item for a better overclocking performance Disable this item
78. UXE Analog front panel connector AN 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 or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 43 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit OEATX12V EATXPWR o 2000 Q 2606 3 Volts CL GND RRRR 12 Volts JEE 5 volts el 34 F 12 Volts Je 5 Volts gt 5V Standby 5 Volts D W go Power OK dr 5 Volts YY GND _ qq GND q coca 5 Volts JEE GND 6666 GD CH GND 5 Volts CH PSON GND IG GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts Gi 3 Volts eni X7S DELUXE CC SE O fim m 088000 to X79 DELU
79. XE 1 7 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Buttons and switches Slots DDR3 DIMM slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V LGA2011 CPU socket CPU CPU optional and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 MemOK button USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_78 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 black Intel X79 Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 4 SATA3G_5 6 black Marvell Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 SATA6G_E34 dark brown ASMedia Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E56 dark brown Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL EPU switch TPU switch USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Clear CMOS button CLR_CMOS DirectKey button DirectKey Reset button Power on button Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP TPM connector 20 1 pin connector Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Q Code LEDs LED LED2 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor family
80. XE ATX power connectors AN For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output 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 power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 44 Chapter 1 Product introduction 12 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions O ER crm a es El D ined E PLED SPEAKER q E T i 25 H 8 55 u y gt 089 H 4 3 3288 ao a 000 O o D Lee El C o O PANEL E o PIN re d 2 gr 4 a e S an
81. abled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode YA The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Chapter 3 BIOS setup Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI Windows UEFI Allows you to select your installed operating system Execute Mode the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS
82. after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate 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 ErP Ready Disabled Allows you to switch off some power at S4 S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Enabled S5 ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 31 3 6 8 Network Stack ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Moi de My Favorite iZ Main xn 5 Advanced Netuork Stack gt Network stack Disabled Enable Disable UEFI network stack Network stack Disable This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 pv6 PXE Support Enabled Allo
83. alog and digital connector status settings YA Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration To play Blu Ray disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor 4 48 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support Marvell RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support AN If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two 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 prot
84. ation of the DRAM_LED The DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK button does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the 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 continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from t
85. ation options Disabled Enabled ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 35 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode de Du Favorite i Mi Ai Tucaker o Advanced Select Enabled to accelerate the boot speed Select Disabled to go back to nornal boot Fast Boot Enabled SATA Support Yard Drives USB Support Partial Ta Network Stack Driver Support rotta Next Boot after AC Power Loss Wormal Boot Directkey Enable Gu to BIOS Boot Logo Display E d Quick Note Last Modified Select Screen POST Delay Tine 3 sec t lect Iten Enter Select Bootup MunLock State On Change Option General Help Wait For EU If Error Disabled 2 Previous Ualues Option ROM Messages Force as Setup Hode PAT Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed LP The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support Hard Drive All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial In Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a faste
86. cating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component es EE m PWR_SW X79 DELUXE Power on button 2 Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system HE Crt O RST_SW a ae cq D RESET un HS SSS eee X79 DELUXE Reset button Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK button lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot EET O MemOK X79 DELUXE O O gt Les D X79 DELUXE MemOK button AN Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact loc
87. ccount before installing Al Suite 3 in Windows 7 OS or Windows 8 OS To install Al Suite 3 on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe then select the Utilities tab DVD Drive D MB Support CD RN E Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media US Run ASSETUP exe Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 3 From the Utilities tab click Al Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions Py D Kl cr e A 4 4 Chapter 4 Software support Windows 8 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click Al Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following a Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app b On the lower left corner of the Desktop click or tap File Explorer then select your DVD drive and tap or double click the Setup application Launching Al Suite 3 Windows 7 OS From the Desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite 3 gt Al Suite 3 You can also launch Al Suite in Windows 7 by click
88. ced USB Configuration gt Legacy USB Support Legacy USBI 0 Support EHCI Hand off FS USB Per Port Control YA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program It cannot be recognized in boot devices list Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the support for USB 3 0 devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the EHCI Hand off support ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 27 3 28 USB Per Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port YA Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 3 6 6 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced W Du Favorite i Mai Ai Tueaker y W Boot E Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration gt fzalia HD Audio Enabled Disabled Azalia HD Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Bluetooth C
89. cept 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 to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment f The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is requir
90. d tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions Using Fan Xpert 2 Click or tap to set the fan s speed to silent mode Select a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click or tap to increase the fan s speed for a high cooling capability Click or tap to maximize the fan speed Click or tap to Click or tap to set the Click or tap to Click or tap to save auto tune the balanced configuration load a profile the settings into a fans to their between the fan s noise profile best settings level and speed Click or tap to switch between fan screens DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responses based on your system s temperature Click and drag to set the fan s rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan s response Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to go back to the previous screen ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 15 4 16 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed at its fixed value when the CPU temperature drops 75 C and below Click or tap to go back to the previous screen CPU and chassis fan screens Drag the slider up or
91. de regardless of the BIOS setting 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS YA The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances Q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup Q You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel H When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as X79DLX CAP for this motherboard ASUS X79
92. down to adjust the fan s speed Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to switch between the When the CPU temperature reaches 75 C the fan automatically runs at full speed to protect the CPU Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if you install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4 pin and 3 pin connectors If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its full speed If you change the CPU or chassis fans you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 2 USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices Launching USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap EEE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost Click or tap to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click or tap to enable UASP or Turbo Mode for a Click or tap to select a USB device faster data transfer rate AN Ensure to connect your USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 ports that support USB 3 0 Boost Refer to section Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details V USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the
93. ds to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 5 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A N Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component ej 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 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 2 Motherboard layout CPULOPT sw H DRAM LED Es o
94. e 3 152626MB Feature Support MCQ 3G 48Bits Current Speed x 3G Model 5 ST3160812AS Serial 9LSOF4HL FW Version 3 AAE Help Use space bar to select the free disks to be used in the array ENTER Operation SPACE Select F10 Exit Save ESC Return 3 Press lt Space gt to select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array An asterisk appears in front of the selected hard drive After selecting all the drives needed for the RAID array press lt Enter gt to continue Chapter 5 RAID configurations 4 Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press lt Enter gt to configure further RAID settings RAID Level Select a RAID Level Configuration options RAID 0 RAID 1 Stripe Size Specifies the size of single data block on the virtual disk In general a larger stripe size is recommended for applications requiring large data transfers such as audio video and graphics A smaller stripe size is better for applications with content in much smaller size such as e mails and documents Configuration options 32K 64K Gigabyte Rounding In the event of a single physical disk failure in a RAID 1 virtual disk Gigabyte Rounding allows the replacement physical disk to be of a size slightly smaller than the existing physical disk The capacity of the rebuilt virtual disk equals to the size of the smaller physical disk included in the RAID 1 array The configuration options represent the tol
95. e allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadimage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction ACPI ASL Checkpoints under OS Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in PIC mode System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 35 1 2 8 Internal connectors 1 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 black These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X79
96. e an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP EXE DVD Drive D MB Support CD _ Always do this for software and games General options A Open folder to view files View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel YA If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear browse the contents of the support DVD and double click or tap bin ASSETUP EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 1 Py g T et ID a 4 2 Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects The AHCIRAID Driver installed devices Install the necessary menu contains the drivers to use the devices RAID AHCI driver disk The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that N ASUS InstAll the motherboard supports gle Chrome Browser gle Toolbar Norton Internet Security Solution Intel Chypant Uran Rea Audio Dr f Click an item to install Asmed A Controller Driver Management Engine Interface Realtek LAN D Intel LAN Driver ASUS Bluetooth4 0 Wi Fi Driver The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information Click an icon
97. e chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 1 4 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 1 4 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 1 4 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 1 4 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chassis Intrude Detect Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the support for chassis intrusion detection Enable this item to detect removal or replacement of chassis components Configur
98. e cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage GoogleDrive and DropBox A Ensure to set the correct system date and time of your computer and smart device when using Cloud GO Using Cloud GO in your computer To use Cloud GO in your computer 1 Click or tap Cloud GO gt Enter 2 Log in to your cloud accounts then click or tap Sign In YA Tologin to your ASUS Webstorage account key in your user name and password ges To log in to your Google Drive or Dropbox accounts click or tap Sign in Cloud GO directs you to the Google Drive or Dropbox website to log in to your account ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 25 4 26 Click or tap a specific icon to move upload rename create folder download delete or refresh your cloud contents Click or tap to open a cloud storage account Tick to select contents Click or tap to sign out Click or tap to go Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to synchronize your files to back to Wi Fi GO the previous screen other cloud accounts or create a back up screen to your local drive Synchronizing cloud contents To synchronize contents 1 Tick the contents that you want to synchronize then click or tap Sync Clouds 2 Tick the cloud storage account then click or tap OK Tick Backup if you want to save a backup in your computer All synced files are stored in the Wi Fi GO folder Chapter 4 Software support Using Cloud GO in your smart device To use Cloud
99. e system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_II CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BLCK and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance Er Em E R oR Z0 S q i TPU a o D 8 a TPU TPU_II LI a O O 5 SI O CK GC oH Disable Enabled Enabled e Default CPU Ratio Boost CPU BCLK co afl and nin om Di le CIC IC I a Ratio Boost X79 DELUXE TPU switch E The TPU LED TPU_LED near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is ds enabled Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the 4 Way Optimization and TPU feature in the Al Suite 3 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 ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 27 6 EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption AN Enable this switch when the system is powered off
100. e the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 1 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 8 Boot menu for details Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard without saving the changes saves temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage Selects the display language the changes and resets the system output CPU chassis power fan speed of the BIOS setup program or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Exi Advanced Hode S 2 0 e X79 DELUKE BIOS Version 0219 Engl Ish CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU e 3 20GHz Speed 32000Hz Monday 07 29 2013 XE Total Memory 4096MB DIRI Im CPU Information Ta DRAN Information w Fan Tenp HK 6 F 57 0 C DI oi N A CR F E Standard DI
101. ection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD 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 disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the
102. ector kit antennas Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac compliant YA 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 xiii xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws N Intel LGA2011 CPU Intel LGA2011 compatible CPU Fan E3 A hard disk drive CO GR SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card YA The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA2011 socket for 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor family This motherboard supports 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor family in the LGA2011 package It provides great system performance with its quad channel DDR3 memory slots PCI Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots and level 3 L3 cache sizes Intel X79 Express Chipset Intel X79 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011 socket for 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor family It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance PCle 3 0 Ready The PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCle 2 0 Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb s double the 16Gb s of PCle 2 0 in x16 mode PCle
103. ed ASUS X79 DELUXE A 1 gt CG Il 5 Q e wn A 2 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 comp
104. en click Intel AHCI RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder 5 Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive YA Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 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 gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation fo Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive AN To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive 5 12 Chapter 5 RAID configurations Appendices 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 This device must ac
105. er as an access point for Internet connection sharing among Wi Fi enabled devices To use Wi Fi Engine click or tap the EEE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Wi Fi Engine YA Wi Fi Engine is available only in selected motherboard models Using Wi Fi Engine Click or tap to set up your computer as a wireless access point Click or tap to connect to a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless network To use the client mode 1 Click or tap Client Mode to launch Network Connections 2 From the Network Connections window select a network adapter ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 21 Click or tap to go back to previous screen 4 22 3 From the list of available networks select a network that you want to connect to A Some networks may require you to key in a password al al all all Al A al EE Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless enabled devices To use AP mode click or tap AP Mode on the Wi Fi Engine menu Key in a network name Key in your password Key in your password for confirmation Click or tap to disable AP mode Click or tap to enable AP mode Click or tap to select a network Chapter 4 Software support 44 6 Wi Fi GO Wi Fi GO is ASUS exclusive Wi Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream
106. erance value of drive capacity difference Configuration options None 1G 10G Name Enter a name with 1 10 letters no special characters for the RAID array 5 Move the selection bar to Next and press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Create Virtual Disk Do you want to create this virtual disk es o Press lt Y gt to create the RAID array or press lt N gt to cancel The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks as shown in the image below 1B4B Virtual Disks I 9130 L VD 0 New VD B1 PD 0 ST3160812AS r 1 0 0 1028 PD 8 ST3160812AS 2 2 0 1105 I al Disk te 5 0Gbps fi AHCI Mode Marvell RAID on chip controller ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 9 Press lt F10 gt The following warning message appears Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup es e Press lt Y gt to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility Delete an existing RAID Array 1 Select the RAID array to delete and press lt Enter gt Select Delete and press lt Enter gt Delete f 3 Ge The following warning message appears Delete Virtual Disk Do you want to delete this virtual disk es o Press lt Y gt to delete the selected RAID array The following warning message appears Delete MBR Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk es o Press lt Y gt to delete the Master Boot Record MBR from the selec
107. es that you want to add 3 Click or tap OK Deleting media files To delete media files 1 From the Music Video or Photo screen Click or tap ER 2 _ Tick the files that you want to delete then click or tap Delete 3 Click or tap OK Using Media Streaming Hub in your smart device To use Media Streaming Hub in your smart device tap Media Streaming Hub gt Enter Tap to select playlist Tap to select media type Tap to select a receiver ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 31 File Transfer File Transfer allows you to transfer files between your computer and your smart device AN To send files between your computer and smart device ensure to enable the File Transfer function in your smart device Transferring files from computer to smart device To transfer files from computer to smart device 1 Click or tap File Transfer gt Enter 2 Click or tap Setting to select the destination for your transferred files Click or tap browse to select the destination Click or tap to go Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the back to Wi Fi GO the previous screen changes screen 4 32 Chapter 4 Software support 3 Right click or long tap the file then select Preview Send to gt Device Name oa dit Print 4 After the file transfer is complete click or Pe tap OK Rotate left Open wth Share with Send to D Cut Copy Create shortcut Deiere Rename Properties If you are usi
108. es the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii viii 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 a complete a task amp IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task YA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If
109. feature only works when set under normal boot YA The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Disabled Post Report 5 sec This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC Bootup NumLock State On On Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Set the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 37 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode Allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Dis
110. functions in your ASUS Al Suite 3 utility EPU EPU Energy Processing Unit the world s first real time system power saving chip automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing environment With its Fan Auto Tuning feature ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with Auto Tuning With built in stability testing Auto Tuning allows beginners to easily upgrade their CPU performance at no extra cost Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi Fi GO ASUS Wi Fi GO leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment With ASUS Wi Fi GO you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi Fi GO functions Cloud GO Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few Clicks Media Streaming Hub Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to stream media
111. he ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 25 4 DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button With DirectKey you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the lt Delete gt key during POST It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up O pg co O DI fun LI DirectKey ey button When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system Refer to section 3 8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 TPU switch With its two level adjustment functions the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance amp Enable this switch when the system is powered off When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_I CPU Ratio Boost th
112. he BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode H Get dr Ny Favorite Ai Tweak Co fdv Monitor W Boot amp Tool Choose the system default language Susten Language English Mick lots Test Fodified Select Screen Systen Date Monday 67 29 2013 lect Iten System Tine 15 28 32 elect Change Option General Help 2 Previous Ualues F security artcut and My Favorites De a Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode My Favorite Ai Tweaker C By Main Security gt To clear the administrator password key in the current passuord in the Passuord box Enter uhen prompted to create confira the password Administrator Password User Password Quick Note Tast Modif led YA If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 7 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you e
113. he action as a profile click or tap Apply amp Save To apply the action without saving as a profile click or tap Apply AN Your smart device must have a proximity sensor function to support this feature Click or tap to apply and save the settings as a profile Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the to Wi Fi GO screen the previous screen settings ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 37 4 38 Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Remote Keyboard amp Mouse allows you to use your smart device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Using Remote Keyboard amp Mouse To use Keyboard amp Mouse tap Keyboard amp Mouse in your smart device then tap Enter Input field Tick to enable the left click hold function Mouse tap area Tap to mimic right click mouse function Tap to mimic left click function Control keys Tap to scroll up or down Chapter 4 Software support Capture amp Send Capture amp Send allows you to take screenshots on your computer and send them to your smart device Using Capture amp Send To use Capture amp Send 1 On your computer click or tap Capture amp Send gt Setting 2 Assign a hot key and the capture range then click or tap Apply Assign a hot key for capture range Tick to select the capture range Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the to Wi Fi GO screen the previo
114. hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 21 1 2 5 Expansion slots Ki Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may l cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components PEEP PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 X79 DELUXE PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 PCIEX1_2 Slot Description PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 3 0 x16_2 slot PCle 3 0 x16_3 slot at x4 mode PCle 3 0 x16_4 slot PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction PCle Express 3 0 operating mode VGA configuration z x16 single VGA Single VGA PCle card
115. ile and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 49 4 Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer 4 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot Li failure RB For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them 3 50 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system E This motherboard supports 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 and 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 operating systems OS Motherboard settings and hardware options vary The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you hav
116. iler Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components 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 describ
117. ing g on the Notification area Windows 8 OS To launch Al Suite 3 in Windows 8 tap the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen or if you re using a mouse click the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen la OI da a ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 5 Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al Suite 3 main menu gives you easy access controls and insight to what s going on with your computer allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability The Al Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap EJ on the top right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar Click or tap to launch Al Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model Al Suite 3 main menu bar System USB BIOS 4 Way Optimization Ai Charger EZ Update Information Flashback USB 3 0 Boost Network ASUS SSD Wi Fi GO Wi Fi iControl Caching Il Engine AN Some functions in the Al Suite 3 main menu in this user manual may vary depending on the motherboard model Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these five utilities in one
118. initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset Lal Di v D lt S O continued on the next page ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 33 Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean up of NVRAM Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resourc
119. ions Auto Enabled Disabled Receiver Slew Auto Configuration options Auto Normal More Transmitter Slew Auto Configuration options Auto Normal More MCH Recheck Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled MRC Fast Warm Boot Auto Configuration options Auto Disable 3 14 Chapter 3 BIOS setup DIGI Power Control CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification H DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage Auto This item allows you to set an initial boot voltage for the CPU Set a higher value for better overclocking performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800kHz to 1 7kHz with
120. is section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen YA The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 4 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears im I Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID
121. itch Click or tap to undo Click or tap to between screens the changes apply the changes CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using the Intel iGPU VCCSA Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the behavior of the DRAM controller Set to a higher value for an overall system performance or to a lower value for a better thermal solution VCCSA Current Capability VCCSA Current Capability provides a wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal conditions Higher VRM frequency gets a quicker transient response CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component ASUS X79 DE
122. lies with Canadian ICES 008 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement tit PR ALEE TRE RIE ie AFB AR A DUT LOMB BRIEDER VCC OBMCBI lt 7 F ABM MAAR TH LOBMAEMEMRTMASHSOLEAMELTHETM gt COBMMIVASFLEY a YRC MEL TRA SNS RMMBESSECTOL MH VET RRBABCHOTELORORVEL TES KC Korea Warning Statement BH 717 ARE 65547144 AE ALBH 4444717184 FE AAAA ASAE AS F425 Su BE AANA 48 MSU dr gd FRUIT CHI FST deze JAH FIV HST a de Appendices 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 ii 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 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
123. ll models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 1 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis A DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard gt D T e ID N 2 2 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 2 CPU installation Take note of the order in opening and or closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap pops up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch is properly sealed down 5 Pa ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 3 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation AE _ Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the Le CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR f OR ISS gt D CD SS ESS ASUS X79 DELUXE 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Front HO Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 2 1 7 ms 1asau E punog yesoy punog Md To install front panel audio connector
124. lps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity mai EE H E D PWRDWN GND 3VSB NC LADO 3V LAD3 PCIRST FRAME PCICLK TPM i Oo NC CLKRUN 14 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard e i a O OV i E Dec ia 0 H o es L O DRCT mm bo e DL 56 o Se I a oo uim m Kl He CIC IC IC Cer X79 DELUXE DirectKey connector A Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 1 46 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for a
125. lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 38500V to 0 31500V with a 0 00500V interval CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for PCIE control ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 21 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values e can cause the system to malfunction ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mot He thy Favorite 3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Paraneters ysten Agent Configuration F PCH Configuration I SATA Configuration ST USB Configuration F Onboard Devices Configuration Dam Network Stack ann Last Modif led Select Screen Ti Select Iten Enter Select Change Option General Help Previous Values Shorte Add to Shortcut and My Favorites Optimized Defaults Ratio Boost e ESC Exit 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode WW My Favorite i ain Ai Tueaker GF
126. nce Launching ASUS SSD Caching Il To launch ASUS SSD Caching II click or tap ESS on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select ASUS SSD Caching Il Using ASUS SSD Caching Il AN Before using ASUS SSD Caching II utility ensure that your HDDs and SSDs are connected to the Marvell SATA ports Refer to 1 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the Marvell SATA ports Enabling the SSD Caching Tick the SSDs to cache with the selected HDD Click or tap the arrow keys that points to the HDD for caching Disabling the SSD Caching Click or tap this button to disable the caching 4 44 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 10 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard CPU and memory settings Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap ESS on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 45 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information 4 5 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S P
127. nd displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 33 3 34 CPU Q Fan Control Auto Allows you to set the CPU Q Fan operating mode Advance Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the Mode mode control When a 3 pin CPU fan is installed select this mode for the DC mode Q Fan control Auto Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan Disabled Disables the Q Fan control YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control to Advance Mode and Auto CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan
128. ne to eight press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt and then select Yes YA DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Load Save Profile from to USB Drive Allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profil to your USB drive ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 43 3 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes amp Reset Discard Changes amp Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFT Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Selec
129. nectors 2 x black 6 x dark brown 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors black 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4 pin CPU Optional Fan connector CPU_OPT 4 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK button 1 x EPU switch 1x TPU switch with advanced two stage adjustments 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel Q Connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 7 WOL by PME PXE Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items N ASUS X79 DELUXE motherboard O vermi Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb s cables fre 1 x ASUS 3 WAY SLI bridge brid t 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb s cables 1x ASUS SLI bridge connector connector see 1 x 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving 1 x ASUS Q Shield 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Conn
130. ng an iOS smart device you can only receive files in PNG BMP JPG GIF and TIFF formats To receive files on your iOS device go to Settings gt Privacy gt Photos then turn on the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Transferring files from smart device to computer To transfer files from smart device to computer 1 Tap File Transfer gt Enter 2 Tick the files that you want to send to your computer then tap Send ASUS X79 DELUXE Smart Sensor Control Smart Sensor Control allows you to remotely control your desktop by using your smart device s built in sensors A The functions of Smart Sensor Control varies with your Computers operating system For Windows 7 OS ensure to enable the Smart Sensor Control feature in your smart device To do this tap Smart Sensor Control gt Enable Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows 8 In your computer click or tap Smart Sensor Control gt Camera Click or tap to take pictures with your smart device Click or tap to record videos with your smart device Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to to Wi Fi GO screen the previous screen AN Your smart device must have a camera to support this feature Ensure to enable the gyroscope or microphone feature in your smart device to enable the camera and video recorder features in your computer To do this tap Smart Sensor Control then tap Enable on either the gyroscope or microphone function This feature is
131. nnector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate 1 1 6 Other special features 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 connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult 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 DTS UltraPC Il DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system s speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones restores compressed or re mastered sounds improves bass performance even without a subwoofer and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu ray Disc ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regar
132. nter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt 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 password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted 3 8 Chapter 3 BIOS setup To
133. o launch the smart device s keypad la OI da a O ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 29 Media Streaming Hub Media Streaming Hub allows you to stream media files to an HDTV and remotely control playback using your smart device AN When using your computer as a receiver ensure to launch the Windows Media Player then enable the remote control settings of the Windows Media Player To do this click or tap Stream then tick the items Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media When using your high definition display as a receiver such as HDTV ensure to enable the DLNA setting Using Media Streaming Hub in your computer To use Media Streaming Hub in your computer click or tap Media Streaming Hub gt Enter Click or tap to refresh media files Tick to select source location Click or tap to select media type Click or tap to select a receiver Click or tap to add or delete files Click or tap a media file to play X l Wa Click or tap to go Click or tap to go back to Displays the target receiver back to Wi Fi GO screen the previous screen and media file in play Selecting a receiver To select a receiver 1 Click or tap KE 2 Tick to select a receiver then click or tap OK 4 30 Chapter 4 Software support Adding media files To add media files 1 From the Music Video or Photo screen Click or tap ER 2 Click or tap Add then search the fil
134. odules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved DRAM_LED CPU_LED VGA_LED GEES da O A sO BOOT_DEVICE_LED fin om a aa CIC IC IC ee th X79 DELUXE CPU DRAM BOOT_DEVICE VGA LED 2 TPULED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled 9 A O CH O foo O EE ee Et TPU_LED X79 DELUXE TPU LEDs Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled co GN a a Gei DI Tifo D EIS CIC CIC EX 4 Q Code LEDs X79 DELUXE EPU LED EPU LED The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details
135. oft 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 YA The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 8 DIMMs or overclocking condition Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code D C from the same vendor Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 11 X79 DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List QVL DDR3 2400 MHz capacity Vendors Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 6
136. onditions Using EPU Auto Tick to select Vcore downgrade Tick to enable Away Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time Click or tap to select a fan profile Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the default settings adjustments 4 10 Chapter 4 Software support High Performance Click or tap to apply the default settings Max Power Saving Tick to select Vcore downgrade Click or tap to select a fan profile default settings Click or tap to apply the ASUS X79 DELUXE Tick to enable Away Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments Tick to enable Away Mode then move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments 4 11 4 12 Away Mode Tick to select Vcore downgrade Click or tap to select a fan profile Click or tap to apply the adjustments Tick to mute the Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the system s sound default settings adjustments Chapter 4 Software support DIGI Power Control DIGI Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for optimal system efficiency and overall system stability and performance Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to sw
137. ontroller Gau Ui Fi Controller GAR Intel LAN Controller Gu Intel LAN PKE OPROM Disabled Quick Rate Tast Rodifled Select Screen Realtek LAN Control ler Enabled Realtek PKE OPROM WIES PCI Express x11 Slot Configuration BTA Mode Lu ortcut and My Favorites PCI Express x12 Slot Configuration eSATA Node AUTO z faults i atio Boost Exit n Azalia HD Audio Enabled Enabled Enables the Azalia Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller YA The following items appear only when you set the Azalia Audio Controller 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 the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Chapter 3 BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output Bluetooth Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard Bluetooth controller Disabled Disables the onboard Bluetooth controller Wi Fi Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard Wi Fi controller Disabled Disables the onboard Wi Fi controller Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the Intel LAN controller YA The following item a
138. or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval The following items appear only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Auto N VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance A DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual _ Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM AB Current Capability 100 Set a higher value for a total power range of DRAM slots A
139. ows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Append dbx from File Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded AN The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system A To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 41 3 42 3 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode de Du Favorite nin Ai Tweaker S Advan CE Monitor Boot Be used to update BIOS I ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS DRAM SPD Information FASS 0 C Profile 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ
140. pieoqiauJon E8419 First Edition August 2013 Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE A
141. ppears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PKE OPROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the Realtek LAN controller P The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller to Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled PCI Express X1_1 Slot Configuration WiFi Mode Auto Allows your system to run at x1 link when an add on card is installed WiFi Mode Disables the system to run at x1 link when WiFi mode is enabled PCI Express X1_2 Slot Configuration eSATA Mode Auto Allows your system to run at x1 link when an add on card is installed eSATA mode Disables the system to run at x1 link when eSATA mode is enabled ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Rear Enabled Allows you to enable the ASMedia USB 3 0 controller of the rear panel of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 29 ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Rear Front Allows you to enable the ASMedia USB 3 0 controller of the front panel of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASMedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Front Allows you to enable
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143. r you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs Al Suite 3 With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings and even interact with smart devices via Wi Fi This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 3 MemOK MemOK the remarkable memory rescue tool allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues ensure memory boot compatibility determine fail safe settings and dramatically improve the system s bootup ASUS SSD Caching Il ASUS SSD Caching Il supports Marvell HyperDuo Plus technology allowing you to use SSDs Solid State Drive for multi caching of frequently accessed programs and data Install at least one HDD Hard Disk Drive and one or more SSDs to the Marvell SATA ports for an SSD like transfer speed 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat exchange Combined with usability and aesthetics the
144. recommended Dual VGA PCle card x16 Triple VGA PCle card x16 AN We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCle x16_1 shared PCle x16_2 shared PCle x16_3 shared PCle x14_4 shared PCle x1_1 PCle x1_2 shared SMBUS Controller shared Wi Fi Bluetooth 4 0 shared Intel SATA Controller 1 shared Intel SATA Controller 2 shared Intel LAN shared ASMedia SATA Controller 1 ASMedia SATA Controller 2 Marvell 9230 SATA Controller Intel EHCI 1 Intel EHCI 2 HD Audio ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller 1 ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller 2 ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller 3 Realtek LAN shared shared shared shared shared shared ASUS X79 DELUXE 1 23 1 24 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indi
145. ressssrassssranrasvassaenannsnnnnsanssnsansnssnnanst 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ss 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 2 4 System MEMO EE 1 2 5 Expansion sote iiinn 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 2 7 Onboard UR RE 1 2 8 Internal connectors Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system nee 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard metallston 2 1 2 1 2 GPU installation atei S 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation ana aa 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O Connector 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation seese 2 10 2 1 9 Wi Fi antenna Instalaton 2 11 2 2 BIOS update Utility E 2 12 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections rrrererene 2 13 2 3 1 Rear 1 0 COMMECHION sivicass ciissesscasscveatecteassevearesdeulsrveaicceaatdcusiieves 2 13 2 3 2 Audio O connections ss 2 15 2 4 Starting up for the first time ss 2 17 2 5 Turning off the computer nee 2 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS i 3 1 3 2 BIOS Setup program 3 2 3 2 1 EZ MOC R E bees vascez aies 3 3 3 2 2 Advanced Mode 3 4 3 3 My Favorites r sines sasc sasnnssaanmescannecaninenennnseaninestninesnuestnnbsssuncesintsenisie 3 6 3 4 OUR UE 3 7 3 5 Ai Tweaker MOMU sncesesicesensessstsrscenssossnssessassossnesssenssosunssesstssesnasosnsssoonaasosnce 3 9 3 6 Advanced MENU ssi
146. ri aaa 3 22 3 6 1 CPU Configuration 3 23 3 6 2 System Agent Configuration 3 25 3 6 3 PCH Configuration 3 6 4 SATA Configuration si 3 6 5 USB Configuration 3 6 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 6 7 APM 3 6 8 NetWork Stack icssataidstsi ai 3 7 Monitor MENU caiscsssscessssscesscctotessessasesosasseosecnseseserssasusssasssusonansestasisstacnensaiye 3 8 Boot menu 3 9 Tool menu 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility cic tisistessicsad aaa 3 42 3 9 2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3 42 3 9 3 ASUS ee UE 3 43 3 10 Exit MENU 3 11 Updating BIOS Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system sess sees cirie ieeire cenere 4 1 4 2 Support DVD information wee 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DVD scsi 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manusale 4 3 4 3 Software information ve 4 4 HK GE 4 4 1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization 4 7 4 4 2 USB 3 0 Boost 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 3 9 4 4 10 4 5 Audio configurations USB BIOS Flasbtack 4 18 Ai Charger Wi Fi Engine MEFIGO sise aetna 4 23 EZ UPdate i puiii i nets 4 40 Network Control 4 42 ASUS SSD Caching Il 4 44 System Information 4 45 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations ccccccsseesssseesssseesesseesessee cesses cesses senenesenenanenenanenens 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definito sessions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks AAA 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAI
147. rsion for better compatibility and stability 3 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version 4 Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 5 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 11 Updating BIOS in Ca Chapter 3 Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while RES BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename ile format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection Rear panel connectors USB 2 0 ports 1 4 2 Intel LAN RJ 45 port 3 Realtek LAN RJ 45 port 4 Wi Fi 802 11
148. sabled 7 ao 4 Black Hot Plug trate SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives SMART Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 Black These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI or RAID and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advance W My Favorite i Main fi Tweaker TI W Boot 6 Advan
149. sign a fixed high DRAM frequencies of DRAM slots C and D to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval DRAM CD Power Phase Control Standard Standard Allows you to set the Auto mode Optimized Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the full phase mode ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 17 3 18 CPU Performance Settings The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled VA The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds the TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to
150. st POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and Initialization mouse connections will be detected Chapter 3 BIOS setup Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss DirectKey Enable Go to BIOS Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Go to BIOS Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when Setup you press the DirectKey button Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Sets the boot logo to display during POST Full Screen Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST Disabled Disables the boot logo display during POST E The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds AN This
151. t Configuration fil E Advanced Systen Agent Configuration gt PCTEX16 1 Link Speed PCIEX16_2 4 Link Speed PCTEX16 3 Link Speed PCIEX16_1 Link Speed GEN3 Allows you to select a target link speed in this slot Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_2 4 Link Speed GEN3 Allows you to select a target link speed in this slot Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_3 Link Speed GEN3 Allows you to select a target link speed in this slot Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 3 6 3 PCH Configuration ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode dr My Favorite IE Main Ai Tueaker GE Monitor di Boot ES Advanced PCH Configuration gt Enabled Disabled the High Precision Event Timer High Precision Timer High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 25 3 26 3 6 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode My Favor ite i Min W nit 7 Advanced SATA Configuration SATA Mode S M A R T Status Check T SATAGG_1 lack Hot Plug Disabled MI SATAG6_2 Black D Hat les SS KRIER be 7 SATAIG_I Black Hot Plug Di
152. t Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices 3 44 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary amp Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Upda
153. ted RAID array Press lt F10 gt The following warning message appears Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup es o Press lt Y gt to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set AN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press lt Delete gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt oN Oana A SON Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process ASUS X79 DELUXE 5 11 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Intel AHCI RAID Driver menu th
154. tes and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive AN 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 11 1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment YA EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 45 3 46 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility LP Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enterthe Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode File Path Drive Folder fs0 USBRDTO 05 17 13 09 51a DIR Tablets for Modular ization 07 02 13 G6 41p 839065 NAKIMUS UT IMPACT ASUS 0217 CAP 05 10 13 06 32p gt Fron C 05 16 13 63 53p Ryder 06 19 13 Vak fip 08 10 14 V Dorrie
155. the ASMedia USB 3 0 battery charging support of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Marvell Storage Controller Enabled Allows you to enable the Marvell Storage Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled ff The followings item appear only when you set the Marvell LAN Controller to Enabled Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage OptionRom Configuration options Enabled Disabled Marvell Storage Firmware Check and Update Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the firmware checking and update of the Marvell Storage controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASM1061 Storage Controller Enabled Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode Disabled Disables the ASM1061 storage controller Enabled Enables the ASM1061 storage controller ASM1061_2 Storage Controller Enabled Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode Disabled Disables the ASM1061_2 storage controller Enabled Enables the ASM1061_2 storage controller 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 7 APM ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Adve de Ny Favorite GH KINO GF Monitor Boot 5 Advanced APM gt Restore AC Power Loss Specify what state to go to when power i ed after a pouer Power On By PCIE PCI failure Power On By RTC ErP Ready Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into ON state
156. ting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system AN For system stability the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Using TPU CPU Frequency Tick to enable Group Tuning Click or tap dor to adjust the Base Clock Frequency and CPU Ratio Click or tap 4 or to select the number of cores to adjust Scroll down then adjust the CPU voltages and DRAM voltages Click or tap to Click or tap to save Click or ta load the saved the adjustment into SE M te to apply the profile a profile adjustments A Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Frequency in TPU Refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of this user manual for details The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 9 CPU Strap Click or tap 4 or to adjust the CPU Strap s BCLK frequency Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to apply the adjustments S Click or tap to undo Click or tap to load the adjustments the saved profile Click or tap to save the adjustment into a profile Click or tap to go back to CPU Frequency tab Energy Processing Unit EPU EPU is an energy processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU GPU and Fan Control settings to their power saving c
157. to skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustments Configuration options Enabled Disabled VA The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to X M P Extreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your Memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 CPU Core Ratio Sync All Cores Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core YA When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following items appear 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit Chapter 3 BIOS setup If you assign a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo
158. tup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs Launching Network iControl To launch Network iControl click or tap EE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Network iControl AN Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility Network iControl only supports the onboard LAN The Quick Connection EZ Profile and Info tabs are disabled when the Network iControl is off Using Network iControl EZ Start screen Click or tap to enable Network iControl Click or tap to apply the changes Tick to set the current network program Click or tap to select a profile as the highest priority Chapter 4 Software support Quick Connection screen Click or tap to turn No Delay TCP on or off EZ Profile screen Click or tap to select a Click or tap to save the profile network profile settings or rename the profile Click or tap to set the program as High Normal or Low Priority Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Select a program from this list then click or tap Q to add to your network profile ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 43 4 3 9 ASUS SSD Caching Il ASUS SSD Caching Il uses installed SSDs for multi caching of frequently accessed data or applications It combines multiple SSDs performance and hard drive capacity to boost the system s overall performa
159. u to provide power for the DRAMs located on the right side of your motherboard Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 200V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor s phase locked loop PLL Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 200V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval ASUS X79 DELUXE 3 19 3 20 VTTCPU Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor s cores and cache Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 05000V to 1 70000V with a 0 0031 25V interval PCH 1 1v Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the PCH chipset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 10000V to 1 70000V with a 0 003125V interval PCH 1 5v Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the PCH chipset s I O interface Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 50000V to 1 80000V with a 0 00625V interval VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to configure the active termination voltage for the DRAM on channels A and B Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 62500V to 1 10000V with a 0 00625V interval VTTDDR Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows you to configure the acti
160. us screen changes 3 Capture the screenshot using the configured hot key then tap OK NN Ensure to enable the Capture amp Send feature in your smart device To do this tap Capture amp Send then tap Enable 4 In your smart device tap Capture amp Send then tap Enter 5 Tap the file then select an app that you want to open the file with ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 39 4 4 7 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard s software drivers and BIOS easily With this utlity you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap EEE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select EZ Update Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver software and firmware Click or tap to search and Click or tap to select a Click or tap to select the BIOS file boot logo update the BIOS 4 40 Chapter 4 Software support Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 41 4 42 4 4 8 Network iControl Network iControl is a one stop se
161. ve termination voltage for the DRAM on channels C and D Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 62500V to 1 10000V with a 0 00625V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel A Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing data on DRAM on Channel A Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel B Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing data on DRAM on Channel B Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing control on DRAM on Channel C Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC Auto Fraction of DRAM Voltage for referencing data on
162. wnload the updated BIOS 1 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen click or tap Check for New BIOS Update Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click or tap J from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click or tap Download 3 After the download is complete click or tap OK ASUS X79 DELUXE 4 19 4 44 Ai Charger Ai Charger allows you to fast charge your portable BC 1 1 mobile devices on your computer s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices Launching Ai Charger To launch Ai Charger click or tap ESS on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Ai Charger YA Ai Charger is available only in selected motherboard models Ai Charger screen Tick to enable or Click or tap to apply disable Ai Charger the selection AN Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger Ai Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 5 Wi Fi Engine Wi Fi Engine allows you to connect to a wireless network and set up your comput
163. ws you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled PXE boot wait time 0 This item allows you to key in a waiting time in pressing ESC key to abort the PXE boot Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the time in seconds The time ranges from 1 to 5 seconds 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode He My Favorite ZS Min Ai Tweaker Do CPU Temperature 597C AWF CPU Temperature Hil Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1125 RPM CPU OPT Speed WA Chassis Fan 1 Speed NA Chassis Fan 2 Speed WA Chassis Fan 3 Speed NA Chassis Fan 4 Speed N A Thick hote Last Mile CPU Q Fan Control omen Pom CPU Fan Speed Low Limit i CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis 1 Q Fan Control Fabled Chassis 1 Fan Speed Low Linit EN RP Chassis 1 Fan Profile Standard CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU OPT Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects a
164. you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign X79 DELUXE specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU support Storage LGA2011 socket for the 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor family Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM max 64GB DDR3 2800 0 C 2400 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory modules runs at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency by default Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 3 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots dual at x16 x16 triple at x16 x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 3 0 x1 slot PCle x16 at x4 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 specification Functions are available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Refer to www asus com for updated details Supports NVIDIA 3 Way SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad GPU
165. zation tuning key 4 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS exclusive DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 2 that quickly optimize the digital power setting system performance power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click CPU Power Industry leading digital 8 2 phase power design ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power Industry leading digital 2 2 phase DRAM power design ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU EPU EPU switch ASUS TPU Auto Tuning TurboV TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS Wi Fi GO Wi Fi GO functions include Cloud GO Media Streaming Hub Smart Sensor Control Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Capture amp Send Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote for portable Smartphone Tablet supporting iOS and Android systems continued on the next page X79 DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Wi Fi Engine s Client and AP modes for network sharing and Features connection ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching Il Network iControl USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission Ai Charger Disk Unlocker Al Suite 3 Anti Surge MemOK ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Code ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q LED CPU

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