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ASUS P9X79 Pro Motherboard - x79, s2011, SLI/CrossFireX, 8xDDR3, USB3.0, SATA 6Gb
Product Type:
Motherboards
Type Detail:
Intel Socket 2011-0
Manufacturer:
Asus
Manufacturer #:
P9X79 Pro
Part Status:
Discontinued
Milwaukee PC SKU:
262277
Price:
$384.99

The ASUS P9X79 Pro motherboard features the Intel X79 chipset supporting the Intel LGA2011 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors. ASUS 8-DIMM Design provides maximum performance and versatility of memory configuration. ASUS offers this top-tier platform-leading solution with the exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 3 technology integrated with new DIGI+ Power Control capable of achieving most precise adjustment, enhanced performance and stability, and O.C. capacity for CPU & RAM. With DIGI+ Power Control, users can adjust their system to be highly efficient, providing consistent power delivery to reach higher performance on the X79 platform than any other vendors out there! EPU conserves energy by intelligently moderating power and load requirements in real-time while TPU provides intelligent system scaling for incredible increases in platform performance while retaining stability. The motherboard is fully ready for true PCIe 3.0, built to be future-proof with PCIe 3.0 switching IC for NVIDIA SLI support and future PCIe 3.0 peripherals. With AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI support, the ASUS P9X79 Pro provides scalable graphics performance for the gaming and computer enthusiast or the graphical designer wanting to harness additional GPU Compute power in leading media applications. Intel Smart Response Technology, an SSD caching technology which offers enhanced performance with the capacity of todays latest hard disk drives, will not be offered for X79 platform. But do not fear! ASUS has a feature called ASUS SSD Caching which offers similar functionality as Intel SRT with additional features. There is no SSD capacity limitation, and it is easy as one-click away instead of going through tedious steps to enable this feature! Onboard Intel Gigabit LAN features server-grade reliability with high-bandwidth networking for the best online experience when gaming or downloading high-definition content. ASUS BT GO! enables seamless management of several platform functions utilizing Bluetooth functionality via popular smart-phones including iPhone, Android, Symbian and Windows-based devices. 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 being connected to the system. DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect expands PC audio entertainment by low compression and larger bitrate for true audio enthusiasts. The P9X79 Series motherboards offer a total BIOS solution, with UEFI BIOS and previously only available on select ASUS ROG gaming motherboards, USB BIOS Flashback. Highly-recognized by media reviewers, ASUS USB BIOS Flashback enables BIOS flashback with one simple step. ASUS groundbreaking UEFI BIOS simplifies platform settings for users with an EZ tuning mode, while offering advanced users an easy to use graphical interface that offers unparalleled performance enhancement options. Additionally, ASUS will introduce 2 more features in X79 platform DRAM SPD information & F3 shortcuts, further expanding friendly usability of UEFI BIOS. ASUS redesigned AI Suite II consolidates system functionality, tweaking and monitoring into one sleek and elegant software package designed with the user in mind.

Quick Tech Specs

Processor Manufacture: Intel
Socket: Dual LGA 2011
Brand: ASUS
Chipset Manufacture: Intel
Chipset Model: X79
Form Factor: ATX
SLI Support: YES
Crossfire Support: YES
Number of Memory Slots: 8 Slots
Max Memory: 64GB
Memory Type: DDR3
PCI Express x16 Slots: 3 Slots
PCI Express x1 Slots: 2 Slots
PCI Slots: None
WiFi Onboard: NONE
RAID Support: RAID 0/1/5/10
Legacy Ports: NONE
Thunderbolt Ports: NONE
USB 3.0 Ports: 4 Ports
USB 2.0 Ports: 6 Ports
Network Ports: Gigabit (10/100/1000)
Display Ports: NONE
VGA Ports: NONE
DVI Ports: NONE
HDMI Ports: None
Warranty: 3 Years


ASUS P9X79 Pro Motherboard


Form Factor

  • ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

CPU

  • Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Core i7 Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2

Chipset

  • Intel X79

Memory

  • 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory, Quad Channel Memory Architecture, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Multi-GPU Support

  • Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16, x8, x8) ,1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) ,2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

  • Intel X79 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white, 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue, Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, Marvell PCIe 9128 controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white, ASMedia ASM1061 controller : 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), green

LAN

  • Intel 82579V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth V2.1+EDR, ASUS BT GO! Utility

Audio

  • Realtek ALC898 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Audio Feature : - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound, - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection , - DTS Ultra PC II, - DTS Connect, - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports

  • ASMedia USB 3.0 controller : 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel X79 chipset : 12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black+white, 6 at mid-board)

Special Features

  • ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control : ASUS TPU :- Auto Tuning,- TurboV,- TPU switch, ASUS EPU :- EPU ,- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 8 + 2 Phase CPU Power Design, - Industry leading Digital 2 + 2 Phase DRAM Power Design, - CPU Power Utility, - DRAM Power Utility, ASUS BT GO! : - Folder Sync, - BT Transfer, - Shot & Send, - BT to Net, - Music Player, - Personal Manager, ASUS BT Turbo Remote : - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems, ASUS Exclusive Features : - MemOK!, - AI Suite II, - Ai Charger, - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface , - ASUS SSD Caching, - USB 3.0 Boost, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution, - ASUS Fan Xpert+, ASUS EZ DIY : - USB BIOS Flashback, - ASUS Q-Shield, - ASUS O.C. Profile, - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, - ASUS EZ Flash 2, - ASUS MyLogo 2 , - Multi-language BIOS, ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Code, - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED), - ASUS Q-Slot, - ASUS Q-DIMM , - ASUS Q-Connector

OS Support

  • Windows 8, 7

Back I/O Ports

  • 1 x Bluetooth module(s), 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s, 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 4 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback), 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 6 x Audio jack(s), 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports

  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin), 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s), 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s), 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin), 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin), 1 x Optional Fan connector(s) (4 -pin), 1 x S/PDIF out header(s), 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s), 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s), 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP), 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector), 1 x MemOK! button(s), 1 x TPU switch(s), 1 x EPU switch(s), 1 x Power-on button(s), 1 x Reset button(s), 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories

  • User's manual, I/O Shield, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s), 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s), 1 x SLI bridge(s), 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)