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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii

Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................................... x

P9X79 DELUXE specications summary ................................................................ xii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ..................................................... 1-5

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

1.3.6 Other special features ................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2

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

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

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

2.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3.10 Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module Installation ................................... 2-47

2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 2-49

2.3.12 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-50

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