Asus P9X79-E WS Manuals

Asus P9X79-E WS Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Asus P9X79-E WS. We have 2 Asus P9X79-E WS manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Installation Manual

Asus P9X79-E WS User Manual

Asus P9X79-E WS User Manual (180 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 8.29 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Notices
6
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
P9X79-E WS Specifications Summary
11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  17
- Package Contents
  17
- Special Features
  18
  - Product Highlights
    18
  - ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features
    19
  - ASUS Features
    20
  - Other Special Features
    23
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

25
- Before You Proceed
  27
- Motherboard Overview
  28
  - Motherboard Layout
    28
  - Layout Contents
    29
  - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    30
  - System Memory
    31
  - Expansion Slots
    33
  - Onboard Switches
    35
  - Onboard Leds
    39
  - Jumper
    48
    
    To Erase RTC RAM
    48
    
    Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
    48
    
    Jumpers
    48
  - Internal Connectors
    50
  - System Panel Connector
    60
- Building Your Computer System
  61
  - Additional Tools and Components to Build a PC System
    61
  - CPU Installation
    62
  - CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
    64
  - DIMM Installation
    65
  - Motherboard Installation
    66
  - ATX Power Connection
    68
  - SATA Device Connection
    69
  - Front I/O Connector
    70
  - Rear Panel Connection
    71
  - Audio I/O Connections
    72
  - USB BIOS Flashback
    75
- Starting up for the First Time
  76
- Turning off the Computer
  76
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

77
- Knowing BIOS
  79
- BIOS Setup Program
  79
  - EZ Mode
    80
  - Advanced Mode
    81
- Main Menu
  83
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  85
- Advanced Menu
  100
  - CPU Configuration
    101
  - System Agent Configuration
    103
  - PCH Configuration
    104
  - SATA Configuration
    104
  - USB Configuration
    106
  - Onboard Devices Configuraton
    108
  - Apm
    110
- Monitor Menu
  111
- Boot Menu
  114
- Tools Menu
  118
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    118
  - ASUS DRAM SPD Information
    118
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    119
- Exit Menu
  120
- Updating BIOS
  121
  - ASUS Update Utility
    121
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    124
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    125
  - ASUS BIOS Updater
    126
Chapter 4: Software Support

129
- Installing an Operating System
  131
- Support DVD Information
  131
  - Running the Support DVD
    131
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    132
- Software Information
  133
  - ASUS AI Suite II
    133
  - ASUS SSD Caching II
    134
  - Ai Charger
    136
  - ASUS Update
    137
  - DIGI+ Power Control
    138
  - Epu
    140
  - FAN Xpert
    141
  - Mylogo2
    142
  - Probe II
    144
  - Turbov EVO
    145
  - USB 3.0 Boost
    149
  - Audio Configurations
    150
  - ASUS Dr. Power Utility
    151
- RAID Configurations
  153
  - RAID Definitions
    153
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    154
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    154
  - Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
    154
  - Marvell RAID Utility
    158
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

163
- ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  165
  - Requirements
    165
  - Before You Begin
    165
- NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
  171
- NVIDIA ® CUDA™ Technology
  177
  - Requirements
    177
  - Installing CUDA-Ready Graphics Cards
    177

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Asus P9X79-E WS Installation Manual

Asus P9X79-E WS Installation Manual (62 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 18.56 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Safety Information
5
Chapter 1: Quick Start

7
- Installing the CPU
  7
  - Intel LGA775 Socket
    7
  - Intel LGA166 Socket
    9
  - Intel LGA1156 Socket
    11
  - Intel LGA1155 Socket
    13
  - Intel LGA011 Socket
    13
  - AMD AM / AM+ / AM Socket
    21
  - AMD AM+ Socket
    21
- Installing the Heatsink and Fan
  23
- Installing a DIMM
  25
- Installing the Motherboard
  27
- Installing the Power Supply Unit
  28
- Installing an Expansion Card
  29
- Installing Disk Drives
  30
  - PATA Optical Disk Drive
    30
  - SATA Optical Disk Drive
    31
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    32
  - PATA Hard Disk Drive
    33
  - SATA Hard Disk Drive
    35
  - SAS Hard Disk Drive
    36
- Front Panel Cables
  37
- Connecting the ATX Power
  38
- Peripheral Devices and Accessories
  40
- Starting up for the First Time
  41
Chapter 2: Manage/Update BIOS

43
- AFUDOS Utility
  43
- Award BIOS Flash Utility
  45
- ASUS Update Utility
  48
- ASUS BIOS Updater
  51
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

55
- Troubleshooting for Motherboard DIY
  55
  - Basic Troubleshooting
    55
- Other Common Troubles
  57
  - No Power
    58
  - Failure to Boot-Up; no Screen Display
    59
  - Failure to Enter the Operating System
    59
  - Faqs
    60
Chapter 4: Computer Care Tips

61
- Proper Care of Your PC
  61
- Basic Knowledge
  61
- Usage Knowledge
  61
- Tips
  62

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