Asus P9X79 PRO S2011 Intel X79 DDR3 ATX (P9X79 PRO)

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NEW! Asus P9X79 PRO, Intel X79 Motherboard, ATX, Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition.

At the very top end of motherboard performance, the P9X79 series from ASUS brings you complete power, enhanced with unmatched flexibility and boundless tuning possibilities. These new boards launch with the world's first digital power controls for both the CPU and memory, thanks to exclusive ASUS New DIGI+ Power Control Technology. They further put power right in your hand via UEFI BIOS, the most detailed and accessible BIOS ever, allowing you to tune your system to its full performance potential. While user-friendly from the ground-up, the P9X79 Series ships with the latest features, including exclusive ASUS SSD caching for one-click performance boosting through the benefits of solid state drive technology. You also get USB BIOS Flashback for the easiest ever BIOS modification - all it takes is a USB stick and one button press! Sign up for total power and performance insight with the new ASUS P9X79 Series.

The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin on board chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include two digital voltage regulator modules (VRMs). An all-new digital controller now allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning. EPU provides system energy saving and real time power management. TPU delivers a second micro-processor to free CPU resources as well as easy O.C. and an instant performance boost through an on-board switch or the easy O.C. tool, TurboV EVO.

ASUS Unique Selling Points

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control:
CPU Power: Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design and CPU Power Utility
DRAM Power: Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design and DRAM Power Utility
ASUS EPU and EPU switch: Automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money.
ASUS TPU with Auto Tuning and TurboV with Switch: Providing simple steps to easy overclocking.
ASUS BT GO!: Bluetooth on-board for easy Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager, BT Turbo Remote
ASUS EFI BIOS(EZ Mode):The most flexible and easy to use Bios.
ASUS SSD Caching: 3x Faster storage performance with one click
USB 3.0 Boost: Make USB 3.0 speeds faster than ever (UASP Mode)
Front Panel USB 3.0 Support: Support for cases with front USB 3.0
MemOK!: Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility with failsafe settings.
AI Suite II: One stop access to all Asus features.
Ai Charger: Faster USB charging speed.
Fanless Design: Silent Heat-sink solution
Fan Xpert+: Smart thermal control via fan speed detection.
ASUS Q-Code: Allows easy fault diagnosis
ASUS Q-Shield: Extra Secure I/O Shield
ASUS Q-Slot: Easy access expansion slots.
ASUS Q-DIMM: Easy access dimm slots.
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED):
ASUS Q-Connector: Easy access front panel connector
USB BIOS Flashback: Flash your Bios in 1 easy step, no CPU or RAM required.
ASUS O.C. Profile: Easily store multiple overclock profiles.
CrashFree BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk
EZ Flash 2: Easily update your systems bios firmware.
MyLogo 2: Update your own windows boot screen.
Percision Tweaker 2: Advanced overclocking tools.
Multi-language BIOS: easily change Bios to your language.

Asus Overclocking Features

Precision Tweaker 2

vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment
vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control
vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control
vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control
vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection

ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Key specification

Form Factor: ATX, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
CPU: Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition, Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipset: Intel® X79 Express Chipset
Memory: 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Quad channel Memory
Expansion Slots: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (dual@x16/x16; triple@x16/x8/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3@x8 speed), 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Multi-GPU: Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ and AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage 1: Intel® X79 Express Chipset: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support, 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support
Storage 2: Marvell® 9128 SATA controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Storage 3: ASMedia® 1061 SATA controller: 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports
LAN: Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller
Audio: Realtek® ALC 898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports 192kHz/ 24bit BD Lossless Sound
USB: 3 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support: 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel with 1 additional VIA SuperSpeed USB
USB: Intel®X79 Express Chipset: 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
IEEE 1394: None
BT & WiFi: Bluetooth V2.1+EDR with ASUS BT GO! Utility, NO WIFI
Bios Features: 64 Mb 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

*This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x Bluetooth module
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x Power eSATA 6G ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/s 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 System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch
1 x PWR button
1 x Reset button

In The Box

4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables
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
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Features

Digital power control for both CPU and DRAM
ASUS X79 motherboard includes DIGI+ power control with three digital voltage controllers, including DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This powerful ASUS technology provides excellent control for better efficiency, stability and performance.
Excellent power efficiency and stability
Two critical components work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. Accurate power reduces wasteful voltage imprecision, and provides more a stable CPU and memory setup.
8 DIMM design - X79 done right
ASUS X79 motherboard is ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files without the bottlenecks of conventional storage. It also allows users to set up big RAM disks and speed up frequently accessed programs, minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit.
3x faster performance at a click
SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3x faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use, and even prevent data loss with included backup functionality.
ASUS exclusive interface
EZ mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
Easy, worry-free USB BIOS flashback
USB BIOS flashback offers the convenient way to flash the BIOS! It allows overclockers to try more UEFI BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. It even works without key components such as the CPU and memory installed. Just plug in any USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds. The UEFI BIOS is automatically flashed using ATX standby power.
Customizable speeds with independent fan control
Hardware-level ASUS fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment.
Faster USB 3.0 transmission with UASP
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol). With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
Double USB access, double convenience
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
2x faster with fully charged power
Powered eSATA 6 Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2x faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6 Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS provides two extra ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility.
Expand your PC audio experience
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo: PC upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, Internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: ASUS P9X79 PRO - motherboard - ATX - LGA2011 Socket - X79

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: Intel X79 Express

Processor Socket: 1 x LGA2011 Socket

Compatible Processors: Core i7

Max RAM Size: 64 GB

RAM Supported: 8 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered

Storage Ports: 2 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600, 4 x SATA-300 (RAID), 2 x powered eSATA-600

USB / FireWire Ports: 4 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)

Audio: HD Audio (8-channel)

LAN: Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet

Microsoft Certification: Compatible with Windows 7

Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year warranty

Detailed Specification

General

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: Intel X79 Express

Processor Socket: LGA2011 Socket

Max Processors Qty: 1

Compatible Processors: Core i7

Supported RAM

Max Size: 64 GB

Technology: DDR3

Bus Clock: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz

Speed: PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500, PC3-15000

Supported RAM Integrity Check: Non-ECC

Registered or Buffered: Unbuffered

Features: Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), quad channel memory architecture

Audio

Type: HD Audio (8-channel)

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC898

Compliant Standards: DTS Connect, High Definition Audio, DTS UltraPC II

LAN

Network Controller: Intel 82579V

Network Interfaces: Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots: 1 x CPU , 8 x DIMM 240-pin , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage Interfaces: SATA-300 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , Marvell 88SE9128: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices , ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 11pin eSATAp - 2 devices

Interfaces: 1 x TOSLINK , 6 x USB 2.0 , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack

Internal Interfaces: 1 x SPDIF out , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x audio

Power Connectors: 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Features: DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.6 support, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS

Sleep / Wake Up: Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)

Hardware Features: Jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS EZ DIY, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Q-Shield, NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, ASUS TurboV, ASUS BT GO!, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, ASUS SSD Caching, Dual Intelligent Processors 3, ASUS 8 + 2 Phase CPU Power Design, ASUS 2 + 2 Phase DRAM Power Design, ASUS BT Turbo Remote, Fanless Design Heat-pipe, ASUS Fan Xpert+, ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories: I/O back plate

Cables Included: 6 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x 3-way SLI bridge , 1 x SLI bridge

Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Auto Tuning, ASUS AI Suite II, ASUS AI Charger

Compatible with Windows 7: "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.