Asus P9X79 PRO DDR3 Intel Motherboard

Asus P9X79 PRO DDR3 Intel Motherboard  This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance.

Features

Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include three digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control.

All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM
ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with three digital voltage controllers, including all-new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control.

Best in class 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.

Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range
With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with VCCSA load line calibration and 30% more DRAM current capacity.

8 DIMM Design - X79 Done Right
Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design on ASUS X79 motherboards provides the capacity for users to make full use of modern 64-bit software, ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files without the bottlenecks of conventional storage.

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.

Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. 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.

2X faster with fully charged power
Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters.

Intel® X79 Express Chipset
The Intel® X79 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability.

Specifications

• Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control
• Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design
• ASUS SSD Caching  3X faster performance at a click
• UEFI BIOS - Full-scale performance tuning with easy BIOS Interface
• BT GO! (Bluetooth) Diverse Bluetooth Enjoyment, a New Technology Lifestyle
• USB BIOS Flashback  Easy, worry-free USB BIOS Flashback
• 3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

Technical Details

Model

• Brand : Asus
• Model :  P9X79 PRO

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)

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
• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) *1
• 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
• 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)

ASUS Exclusive Features

• ASUS SSD Caching
• USB 3.0 Boost
• Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
• ASUS Fan Xpert+
• USB BIOS Flashback
• ASUS Q-Shield
• ASUS O.C. Profile
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 2
• ASUS MyLogo 2

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(es)
• 1 x EPU switch(es)
• 1 x Power-on button(s)
• 1 x Reset button(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Phy Spec

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