Computer Hardware User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware information
- 2.1 Before you proceed
- 2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.3 Building your computer system
- 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
- 2.3.2 CPU installation
- 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
- 2.3.4 DIMM installation
- 2.3.5 Motherboard installation
- 2.3.6 ATX Power connection
- 2.3.7 SATA device connection
- 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
- 2.3.9 Rear panel connection
- 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections
- 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback
- 2.4 Starting up for the first time
- 2.5 Turning off the computer
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
ASUS P9X79 WS 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS
I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port eSATA3.0 module
Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
1 x COM port cable
Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)
1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only)
1 x 2-Way SLI bridge connector
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge connector
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge connector
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide