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Overview
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P9X79 WS features the Intel X79 chipset supporting the Intel LGA 2011 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors. Dual Intelligent Processors 3 integrating new DIGI+ Power Control - provides most precise adjustment, enhanced performance, high stability, and O.C. capability for CPU & RAM. Flexible multi-GPU solutions via both 4-Way NVIDIA SLI and Quad GPUs CrossFireX technology enhances impressive graphic processing power for ultimate graphic experience. ASUS SSD Caching offers similar functionality as Intel SRT. Dual Intel Gigabit LAN features server-grade reliability with high-bandwidth networking for the best online experience. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost enables 3 different types of modes (Normal, Turbo, UASP) enhancing overall read/write performance of any USB 3.0 devices that is connected to the system.
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (blue and black dual@x16/x16; Quad@x8/x8/x8/x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (White@x4 speed) * This motherboard 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.
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support, by Intel X79 Express Chipset 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, by Marvell 9128 SATA controllers
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC889
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel 82579
Second LAN Chipset
Intel 82574L
Max LAN Speed
2 x 1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 KB port 1 x PS/2 MS port
RJ45
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel LAN)
USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback switch
IEEE 1394
1 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 trpe A vertical ports
Other Connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Opt Fan connectors (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s) 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x PWR button 1 x Reset button
Key Selling Points CPU Power - Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design - CPU Power Utility - DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design - DRAM Power Utility ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV - TPU Switch ASUS EPU - EPU Utility - EPU Switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS SSD Caching - USB 3.0 Boost - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - MemOK! - AI Suite II - AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Percision Tweaker 2 - Multi-language BIOS - IPMI on board
Workstation Unique Features - 6 PCIe x 16 slots - Quick Gate:1 vertical USB 2.0 on board - ASUS SASsaby series Cards support - ASUS WS Diag. LED - WS 3-color LED
BIOS Features - 64MB Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability - WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
OS - Fedora 15 - Windows 8.1 32/64-bit - Windows 8 32/64-bit - Windows 7 32/64-bit - Windows Vista 32/64-bit - Windows XP 32/64-bit - RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 6.1 32/64-bit - Open SUSE 11.4 - Ubuntu Desktop 11.04 * Linux OS only conduct installation test OK
WHQL - Windows 8.1 64-bit - Windows 8 64-bit - Windows 7 32/64-bit
Support DVD - Drivers - ASUS Utilities - ASUS Update - Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories - 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables - 1 x 2-port USB2.0 +eSATA bracket - 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector - 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector - 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector - 2 in 1 Q-connector - I/O Shield - User's manual