ASUS P9X79 PRO Manuel D’Utilisation

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Contents

Notices vi
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
P9X79 PRO 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 .....................................................1-5

ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-6

Other special features .................................................................1-7

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 .........................................................................2-14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-47

Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-48

Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-50

Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-52