ASUS P9X79 Benutzerhandbuch

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Contents

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

Product introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-4

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

Other special features .................................................................1-5

Hardware information

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

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

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

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

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

Expansion slots .........................................................................2-15

Onboard switches .....................................................................2-17

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

Jumper ......................................................................................2-22

Internal connectors....................................................................2-23

Building your computer system .............................................................2-32
2.3.1

Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-32

CPU installation.........................................................................2-33

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-35

DIMM installation.......................................................................2-36

Motherboard installation ............................................................2-37

ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-39

SATA device connection ............................................................2-40

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-41

Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-42

USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-43

Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-44

Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-46