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Asus P9X79 DELUXE User Manual

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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii
Notices vi
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
P9X79 DELUXE specifications summary .................................................................. x

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

Special features..........................................................................................1-2
1.3.1

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

1.3.2

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

1.3.3

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

1.3.4

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-5

1.3.5

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

1.3.6

Other special features .................................................................1-6

Chapter 2:

Hardware information

2.1

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

2.2

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-2
2.2.1

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

2.2.2

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

2.2.3

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

2.2.4

Expansion slots .........................................................................2-14

2.2.5

Onboard switches .....................................................................2-16

2.2.6

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

2.2.7

Internal connectors....................................................................2-26

2.3

Building your computer system .............................................................2-36
2.3.1

Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-36

2.3.2

CPU installation.........................................................................2-37

2.3.3

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-39

2.3.4

DIMM installation.......................................................................2-40

2.3.5

Motherboard installation ............................................................2-41

2.3.6

ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-43

2.3.7

SATA device connection ............................................................2-44

2.3.8

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-45

2.3.9

Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-46

2.3.10

Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module Installation ...................................2-47

2.3.11

USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-49

2.3.12

Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-50