P9X79 DELUXE All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM: Absolute Performance on X79 Platform

• Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control • Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design • ASUS SSD Caching - 3X faster performance at a click • UEFI BIOS - Full-scale performance tuning with easy BIOS Interface • BT GO 3.0! (Bluetooth) - Diverse Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enjoyment, a New Technology Lifestyle • USB BIOS Flashback - Easy, worry-free USB BIOS Flashback • 3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include three digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance.

New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 include New DIGI+ Power Control with three digital voltage controllers, including all-new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for better efficiency, stability and performance.

Best in class power efficiency and stability Two critical components work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. Accurate power reduces wasteful voltage imprecision, and provides more a stable CPU and memory setup.

Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with VCCSA load line calibration and 30% more DRAM current capacity. Dual digital voltage controllers provide two separate outputs for AB and CD memory channels respectively. Thanks to a slew of power options teamed with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more difficult than mainstream motherboards.

* VCCSA (system agent voltage) relates to the CPU DRAM controller. ASUS power control now provides more VCCSA options to facilitate extreme DRAM overclocking.

8 DIMM Design - X79 Done Right Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design on ASUS X79 motherboards provides the capacity for users to make full use of modern 64-bit software, ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files without the bottlenecks of conventional storage. It also allows users to set up big RAM disks and speed up frequently accessed programs, minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit.

ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching 3X faster performance at a click SSD Caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use, and even prevent data loss with included backup functionality.

BT GO 3.0! Diverse Bluetooth and WI-FI Enjoyment, a New Technology Lifestyle Onboard Bluetooth v3.0 + HS module enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth and wireless devices with no additional adapter, and peer-to-peer communications with no central access points. Faster than previous versions thanks to 802.11 b/g/n, it lets you enjoy the convenience and faster transfer rates of Wi-Fi on desktops.

ASUS BT GO 3.0! includes seven special functions, so users can sync and transfer files between PC and mobile devices, and even use them as a remote to play music and other content on PC. All are fully accessible through the exclusive user friendly ASUS interface.

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UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems.

ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy info for enhanced system control • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting • New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations

USB BIOS Flashback Fan Xpert+ Easy, worry-free USB BIOS Flashback Customizable speeds with independent fan control USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both allows overclockers to try new UEFI BIOS versions easily, without even entering CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different their existing BIOS or operating system. It even works without key components ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles such as the CPU and memory installed. Just plug in any USB storage and push offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and the dedicated button for 3 seconds. The UEFI BIOS is automatically flashed cool computing environment. using ATX standby power. Worry-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

• World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP Support – 170% faster instantly • Complete USB 3.0 Solution – Performance boost for most USB devices • Simple Plug & Boost – Auto detection design ensures best performance always

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AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple -to-use package with an elegant design theme. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Latest Transfer Technology PCIe 3.0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It’s a must-have feature for PC users aiming to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as have the latest, most future-proof technology.

*This is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details. Complete USB 3.0 Integration Power eSATA 6Gb/s Ready Double USB Access, Double Convenience 2X faster with fully charged power ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power front and rear panel - 8 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates, and can latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power than USB 2.0. The P9X79 DELUXE affords greater adapters. ASUS provides two extra ports with enhanced convenience to high speed connectivity. scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility

ASUS Crystal Sound DTS Connect DTS UltraPC II Expand Your PC Audio Experience DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 7.1 surround To get the most out of your audio entertainment through the most popular PC audio setups - your across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC™ to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to new upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal , and sending encoded equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed audio with ease. to deliver audio to an external decoder.

CPU, Chipset and Graphics features 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Intel® X79 Express Chipset 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The Intel® X79 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset Both SLI and CrossfireX design that supports the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 architectures work flawlessly on new Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket. It improves ASUS X79 boards, with PCI performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing Express slots designed to for increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the X79 accommodate the power of up to four current graphics cards. comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval, Whether for professional graphics work, heavy duty multimedia or dedicated doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems. gaming, more than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed.

P9X79 DELUXE Product Overview

Other ASUS Features Socket 2011 TPU EPU Intel Socket 2011 The Ultimate Turbo Energy Efficiency All Around Processor Auto Tuning 100% Japan-made Solid MemOK! Achieve extreme yet stable Capacitor Quickly ensures memory boot overclocking results Uses 100% Japan-made Solid compatibility. automatically Capacitor.

Specifications

Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processors CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset Intel® X79

8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Quad Channel Memory Architecture Memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16, x8, x8) *1 Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) *1 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Intel® X79 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Storage Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), green

Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) LAN Intel® 82579V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient (EEE) appliance

Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth V3.0+HS Bluetooth ASUS BT GO! Utility

Realtek® ALC898 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound Audio - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - DTS Ultra PC II - DTS Connect - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *2 8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) USB Ports Intel® X79 chipset : 12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black+white, 8 at mid-board)

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control : ASUS TPU : - Auto Tuning - TurboV - TPU switch ASUS EPU : - EPU - EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 16 + 4 Phase CPU Power Design Special Features - Industry leading Digital 2 + 2 Phase DRAM Power Design - CPU Power Utility - DRAM Power Utility ASUS BT GO! : - Folder Sync - BT Transfer - Shot & Send - BT to Net - Music Player - Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote : - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features : - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS SSD Caching - USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY : - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector

1 x Bluetooth module(s) 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 6 x USB 3.0 Back I/O Ports 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 1 x Optional Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x TPU switch(es) 1 x EPU switch(es) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS header(s)

User's manual I/O Shield 4 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) Accessories 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna(s) 1 x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS module(s)

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash BIOS 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Drivers ASUS Utilities Support Disc ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

*1: This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant Note devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details. *2: 6 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel with 1 additional VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controller.