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    Motherboard M4A79T Deluxe
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    About this guide...ix M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary xi 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 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features
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    3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [800MHz 3-13 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-13 3.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM
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    the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU
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    hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Support 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology AMD® 790FX / SB750 HyperTransport™ 3.0; up to 5200 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows
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    lifespan @105˚C, 500,000hrs @65˚C) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive Support* * Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled. Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - TurboV - Turbo Key Precision
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    ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12
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    xiv
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    Chapter 1 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual User Guide Support DVD
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    / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dualchannel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to
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    AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking entering Windows at anytime! The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3
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    unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in
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    the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-5
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AM3 CPU socket 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. AMD 2-31 2-27 2-31 2-27 2-30 2-35 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-3
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    the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Socket lever ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-5
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    3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-9
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    developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four
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    . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-11
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    M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios 20) 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage 1.65-1.85 1.75-1.85 1.80 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 1.80 • 1.90 •• 1.8 ••• 1.9 •• 1.6
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    DDR3 DS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 7-7-7-20( •• •• • • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • •• • •• • ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-13
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    DDR3 -DJ-E Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 7 1.1 memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    . 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-15
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    the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the
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    usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-17
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    location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. Refer to the figure below for the
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    them to the blue slots. • If you install two graphics cards to the blue slots and use other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 3-22 for details. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-19
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    the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can
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    ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-21
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    2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you want to finetune performance on a bare or open-case system. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the
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    port 8. External SATA port* 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-23
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    (blinking during data activity) 1 Gbps connection OFF Green (blinking during data activity) Left Right LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration*** Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-25
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-27
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    each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave
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    using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-29
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    cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Optical drive audio connector
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    the motherboard! 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-31
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    the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-32 Chapter
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    "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-33
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    support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card
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    chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio motherboard BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By default, this item is set to [HD]. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
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    POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-37
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    Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer While the system is ON
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    the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View
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    ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. M4a79tdlx.COM ASUS M4A79T Deluxe M4a79tdlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility
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    instructions based on your system environment. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. From the Windows the format options field, then click Start. Windows® Vista environment a. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. b. Right-
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-5
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard
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    settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-7
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    the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right
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    BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU BIOS setup
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    Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main BIOS the AHCI driver, so that you could use SATA connectors 1-5 and E-SATA connector in AHCI mode under OS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-11
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    options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed
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    2�0�.�0�0��x�] 3.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2.0 GHz] [2.2 GHz] [2.4 GHz] [2.6 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-13
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    unused clocks to DIMMs even if the memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always
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    ] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] DRAM 2nd Information : 5-2-4-45-3-3-90-0 TRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] - [17 CLK] TWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] - [10 CLK] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-15
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    T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e��[�1�.9��0�V�]��is��s�u�p�p�o��rt�e�d��o�n��ly��if�t�h�e� OV_CPU jumper is enabled. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is [1.70V]. See 2. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-21 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-17
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    automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.07 AGESA Version:6.0.7.3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2 Cache L1: 384KB Cache L2: 1536KB Cache L3: 2MB
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    's overclocking capability. [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] Disables this function. The BIOS automatically adjusts this function. Enables the processor to have the best overclocking performance. Enhances the processor's overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-19
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    Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB
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    cache and dram scrubbing. PCI Express Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GFX2 Dual Slot Configuration Peer-to-Peer among GFX/GFX2 GPP value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 0 to 255. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-21
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    3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced On Board Devices Configuration High Definition Audio AAFP) mode to high definition audio. SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to use SPDIF signal from the SPDIF_Out header, you
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    controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-23
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    wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system
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    When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-25
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    3.7.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled
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    CPU Q-Fan. [Performance] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Optimal] Sets to [Optimal] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    then press to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive
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    Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-29
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    menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-31
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    > to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79T Deluxe VER: 0115 DATE: 12/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter
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    the Save to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-33
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    and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Chapter 3 3.9.4 AI NET
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    other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the support DVD icon. 2. The support DVD contents are displayed in graphical
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    ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe
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    Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for detailed software instructions. in the Express Gate Chapter
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    Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-7
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    overclocking ASUS configure advanced settings for each mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    support DVD, you can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite maIn window the best cooling effect. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe click to display the drop-down list and
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    this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Using ASUS AI Nap 1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Select AI Nap, then
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    the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See your motherboard manual for details. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11
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    ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Q-Button automatically starts after Windows start-up. 3. Double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. Configuring ASUS Turbo
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    to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-13
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    AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the AMD SB750 chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set the
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    0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration. • Delete LD: deletes a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: Shows the system resources configuration. Press , , , or to enter the option you need; press to exit the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-15
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    Creating a RAID 0 configuration To create a RAID 0 set: 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the "Define LD" ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the "Define LD" LD 5 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-17
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    Creating a RAID 10 configuration To create a RAID 10 set: 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the "Define LD ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Deleting a RAID configuration To create a RAID set: 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the "Delete LD" function. 2. Drv Capacity(MB) 4 xxxxxx Status Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Del or Alt+D] Delete Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-19
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    For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS
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    . 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card drivers. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 5-1
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    only and may not exactly match your motherboard. 5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX installation 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16
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    connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 5-3
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    1. Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the three CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connectors
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    the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalyst Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 5-5
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    Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit
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